Features:

  • "Suspend mode" eliminates the load time on your saved game and allows you to immediately return to where you left off by pressing the power button.
  • Enables the greatest game developers in the world to unlock their creativity and push the boundaries of play through a platform that is tuned specifically to their needs.
  • Engage in endless personal challenges between you and your community, and share your epic moments for the world to see.
  • Gamers can share their epic triumphs by hitting the "SHARE button" on the controller, scan through the last few minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game.
  • With PS Vita, gamers will be able to seamlessly play PS4 games on the beautiful 5-inch display over Wi-Fi in a local environment
Great console waiting for the great titles to start rolling in.

As a big baseball fan, I wanted the the next-gen version of MLB 14 The Show which prompted me to buy a PS4. Now I can't wait for Sony to continue the tradition of bringing a slew of great exclusive titles to this thing, just like they did with the PS3 & PS2. To go along with my PS4, I purchased a 1.5 TB hard drive to swap with the 500 GB hard drive that is included with the console. The console and larger hard drive arrived on the same day, so before even turning the console on, I swapped hard drives, and I would like to give kudos to Sony for making this incredibly easy. Now that I have a much larger hard drive in my PS4, it will be my main console for the generation, and will be the console I purchase most, if not all multi-platform titles on. After having the console for a month and a half so far, I really enjoy it. The UI is great and easy to use, and the speed in switching from one game to another is a breeze. I find myself gaming on my PS4 much more than I do my Xbox One or my Wii U.

Everything I wanted as a gamer!

I warily bought this product open box for a steep discount, and I could not be more ecstatic! I play a LOT of video games, and this system is everything I'd hoped. Powerful, sleek, runs quietly, functions perfectly - I am a very happy consumer. I do everything from playing The Witcher and COD to streaming Netflix and HBO to shopping on PSN, and this system is stellar across the board. Bottom line: I thought "How can it be any better than the PS3? As a broke post-grad, should I really invest so much money?" And the answer is a resounding YES - If you love PS3, this system will seem spectacular and is absolutely worth the money.

Still happy after one year

Let me talk a little about the console. We've had ours since launch day because... we preordered one the day preorders were possible. Our expectations were high for the console build and features and realistic for the launch date games and both expectations were generally met. In other words, we are happy so far and we are happy to see that every firmware update gets us a slightly more capable gaming console and every month there are new good, sometimes great and every once in a while awesome games released, some multi-platform, some exclusive. So, without regurgitating published specs... let's talk about what you get out of a PS4 THE AWESOME AND THE GOOD Here they are, first briefly, then discussed below. - Awesome, flawless graphics. No, I am not comparing the PS4 to gaming PCs that cost 2-3-4 times as much. For what we pay, and comparing the PS4 to the previous generation of consoles, the graphics a quite impressive. And it's not just resolution but the console's ability to keep track of a lot more independently moving objects without slowing down or dropping frames. - Near-revolutionary new DualShock 4 controller. Battery life is not that great (get a second if you can spare the extra cash) but I do appreciate the added in-controller speakers, the clickable touchpad and the way the slightly beefier controller feels. - When compared to the PS3, 10x the processing power, 32x more RAM and it shows. - Digital content is available at whatever PS4 you log into - HDD still upgradeable without voiding warranty - popped in a 1TB 7200 RPM upgrade and it was easy. - No power brick - Game and chat audio can be sent to a headset through PS4's 3.5mm port. - Many media apps: Netflix, Amazon, etc. and the list is constantly growing. - Online access is 100% optional. Yes, you can do it all, including system patches without ever connecting your PS4 to the Internet. - PS Plus subscription only required for (most) multiplayer games, not for media services. - PS Plus offers a couple of good 'free' games, some older AAAs, some new indies every month and you can play them for as long as you are subscribing. - Plenty of sharing, social features THE UGLY AND THE BAD And... yeah, not everything is awesome and here it is what needs to be fixed or get better so that we all become a happy gaming family. This may seem to be a long list but I am confident that quite a few of the items below are going to be addressed sooner rather than later and nearly all of them before the end of 2014. - No Media Server/DLNA support and this is one of the few reasons our old PS3 is used almost as much as the PS4 - No support for audio CDs (no big deal to most but still dumb) - No support for Bluetooth headsets (I bet they'll fix this soon) - No support for mice of any kind (Bluetooth or USB) - DS4's lightbar can't be turned off completely even though it can be dimmed a little - Doesn't play PS3 games except for the few available as streaming rentals and the price for that service is not 'right'. FIVE STARS IF THIS SUITS YOU There are different bundles available so it's good to be able to pick the one that fits you best. Promos come and go so take advantage of one. I noticed that at the time I am writing this review you get one of 4 free games as a download which is nice. -- >> Brush your teeth, it's the law! <<

Love it so far. Need more games.

So far, so good. My wife has played Knack and enjoyed it. If you like Ratchet and Clank, you would probably like it. I've been playing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag and it is stunning on the PS4. I have an EPSON 8350 Projector and it looks great on my 105" screen. I've also played Blu-ray on the system and streamed Netflix with no issues. Can't wait for more games to come out. I don't like FPS, so I'll be skipping those. The only thing I don't like is the lack of MP3 support. I use my PS3 as a music hub, which I will continue to do, but it would be nice if I could hook my external HD of music up to the PS4 and do the same. Maybe someday they'll release a patch for that.

The most beautiful PS4 model even to this day

i still remember that day October 15,2013. I went to a local Best Buy in line with literally 200 people in NYC. After 3 long hours(sorry no more ps4s). Went home so disappointed but quickly came on amazon. Amazingly that green light said "in stock" literally saved my entire night. Came with 2 day free shipping and was at my door. It was at that very day that amazon has become my go to place for shopping pretty much anything. It's now March 2018 and after owning this launch PS4, a Sony 4K tv with a PS4 pro and a PS4 slim for my bedroom along with over 100 games....I still think this is the most beautifully designed PS4 there is of all models despite it not having 4k. It's glossy finish, it's side light bar, it's loud fan during big games and beautiful edges make it sexy.

Fast, cool and compact !

Looks great , except the fact , that glossy finish is extremely easy to scratch or to leave marks. I wiped it with microfiber cleaning cloth that I use for my glasses and still lots of light scratches all over the surface. The controller's battery do not last as much , as the one in the PS3 controller. This console has a long way ahead , and I'm looking to see its progress ! Can't wait for the next "Naughty dog", "Santa Monica" and "Quantic Dream" games ! TO unleash the graphic to its full potential , and to get a native 1080p resolution with all details maxed to match the PS4 hardware performance ! I used to have both PS3 and XBOX 360 consoled , but sold them to get true 1080p on my 150" projector screen. At this image size , resolution must be the highest one accepted by your hardware. I'll get XBOX one , but not until they get rid of the power brick and reduce the size and weight to the PS4 level ! However design the Microsoft next generation console , needs replacement ! External power supply, DDR3, old VHS design and footprint? Really ?

PS4 BABY

I have had my PS4 for 2 months now and it is awesome. The controller feels great, and has the much needed improvement over the past PS controllers. The Seamless transition from game to main menu then either back or to a new app is great. The updated Party features the are more like how the Xbox 360 is, makes this an almost flawless system. Few things I don't like it getting to messages sent to me, or updates to what my friends are playing, It's hard to sort through and find the High score updates so I know what Im trying to beat them at. Other then that I love this console!! Add the PS app to your phone for wireless keyboard function and you have everything you need for a great gaming system!

Love it

My PS3 only lasted about a year, so I was a little hesitant how long this unit would last. I've had this for over a year and a half with no problems and I have got a lot of hours of use out of it. The brand has been able to keep up with new and changing innovation and it has swayed me from my former brand loyalty. You don't even need to be a gamer to get use out of this machine. It will play blu-ray and dvd, and you can use it for streaming apps. I really like that because I don't have to switch out a bunch of devices between limited HDMI ports on my TV. I've also used it with my projector.

Excellent build quality, quiet, and slim.

I LOVE my PS4. The exclusives are great, and as of now the OS has been updated finally to use external hard drives and folder sorting of installed applications. My only serious complaint with the system is the lack of available USB ports. Once you steal one for an external hard drive, you only have one left. Definitely necessitates the need for a USB hub for the system.

Older model is superior to newer systems

I bought this system after purchasing and returning 3 different PS4 Slims and one PS4 Pro. None of the newer models would play two of my used games that has very light scratches on the discs. The discs run fine on this older model. I have had no issues with this system. Either there was a bad batch in my area or the newer systems are just not made to run discs with any blemish (conspiracy?!). So I'm very happy with this purchase.

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