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The PS4 Slim stands out as a low cost way to get into Sony's huge game library, with cheap used discs and Blu ray playback adding a lot of value. The 1TB model looks like the sweet spot, especially since storage is expensive and the jump from the 500GB version is only about $20. Buying through Best Buy also reduces risk because it ships and can be returned if there is a problem. The main cautions are that these refurbs are listed in Good condition, stock varies by location, and the cheapest model may feel slow unless an SSD upgrade is planned.
Tinkerers chasing homebrew access, because the console can be modded and older models use different GoldHen versions.
Households wanting a second console for shared living-room gaming, because it gives one person their own system when the PS5 is not available to share.
Yes. The 1TB model is the sweet spot for only about $20 more than the 500GB, and storage is the main reason to step up. It avoids filling up quickly, especially if you plan to install several games.
They can be modded, and GoldHen is the commonly mentioned route. Older PS4 models use different GoldHen versions, and the latest firmware is not jailbreakable yet, so the firmware on the refurb matters.
It is attractive because it ships and can be returned if there is a problem, which lowers the risk compared with marketplace purchases. The consoles are listed in Good condition, and stock can vary by location.
Comes with a controller, how bad is the controller? lol.
$75 if you use the $5 "bestbuy gaming" coupon, kinda crazy if you consider that dualshock 4 controllers are like $50 new
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The PS4 Slim stands out as a low cost way to get into Sony's huge game library, with cheap used discs and Blu ray playback adding a lot of value. The 1TB model looks like the sweet spot, especially since storage is expensive and the jump from the 500GB version is only about $20. Buying through Best Buy also reduces risk because it ships and can be returned if there is a problem. The main cautions are that these refurbs are listed in Good condition, stock varies by location, and the cheapest model may feel slow unless an SSD upgrade is planned.
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And with prev gen, external hds are perfectly fine, you don't need the 1TB console.
$75 if you use the $5 "bestbuy gaming" coupon, kinda crazy if you consider that dualshock 4 controllers are like $50 new
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