We players are in luck. There are currently three desktop consoles on the market, each more interesting. The decision to buy one or the other is complicated, and each user must find which console best suits their tastes. For this we must look at what exclusive games it has, if we want the most powerful or the most original. If you have already passed this first step and you have decided on the PlayStation 4, surely you have seen that there are several models. We have three options available: PS4 Slim 500 GB, PS4 Slim 1 TB and PS4 Pro . Which should I choose? It is a question that many future buyers of the Japanese machine are asking.
Sony maintains three options on the market when buying a PS4. Therefore, we wanted to briefly comment on the advantages and disadvantages of each of the options. We hope to help all of you who are in doubt decide.
PS4 Slim or PS4 Pro?
The first thing we must decide is whether we are going to buy the PS4 Slim or the Pro. A few months ago we analyzed in depth whether it was worth buying a PS4 Pro. We are going to try to make a small summary.
To take full advantage of the Pro model we will have to have a TV with 4K resolution and compatible with HDR images . Some users claim that in Full HD televisions the graphics also improve, but the difference will not be so noticeable. So if we don't have a 4K TV and we don't plan to switch to one for many years, it won't be worth opting for the more powerful model.
PS4 Pro
Another thing to consider is the price. The PS4 Pro costs 400 euros without games , and it is very strange to see offers still. However, the PlayStation 4 Slim can be found in packs with the best games and with offers every so often. Something very to take into account. Everything will depend on our pocket and the use that we are going to give the console.
PS4 Slim 500 GB or PS4 Slim 1 TB
If we know for sure that we are not going to take advantage of the possibilities of the PS4 Pro, or our budget is tight, we can opt for the PS4 Slim. At the moment, what Sony said is being fulfilled and all the games come out for both machines . So in that sense we can be calm.
Suppose that we have already decided to purchase the Slim version. When we go to buy it we will see that there are two models: 500 GB and 1 TB . The difference between them is the internal storage capacity.
PS4 Slim
Which one do I buy? Until just a few weeks ago we would have recommended, without hesitation, the 1 TB one . The 500GB of internal memory on the cheaper model falls short. Maybe we think that it will not be like that, because we are only going to install two or three games. But then come the digital sale of the PS Store and we can't resist. Considering that each game occupies an average of 40-50 GB, it is easy to fill up the hard disk without realizing it.
However, everything changed in the latest console system update. It is now possible to download and save games and applications to any USB 3.0 storage device . In other words, the internal hard drive of the console can be expanded using internal hard drives. Great news for all users.
So at this point the decision to buy a PlayStation 4 with 500GB or 1TB must be based on other factors. For example, some packs with the most popular games only arrive with the 1 TB version of the console . We will also have to assess the difference in price, since if it is not too pronounced, it may be better than having to buy an external hard drive. What has been your choice?