Sony PS4 Pro and PS4
Sony announced two new PS4 models
yesterday, a brand new PS4 Pro and a redesigned version of the standard PS4.
Starting with the PS4 Pro, the new
console feature powerful new hardware that enables 4K gaming with HDR.
Developers will have the choice to update their existing games and release new
ones with either increased resolution of up to 4K or to add extra detail and
improved framerate at HD resolutions. Many developers have already started
working on new PS4 Pro compatible games and will update existing titles to add
support.
Sony has promised there won't be any
other differences apart from visual quality between PS4 Pro and PS4 titles, and
that the same game will work on both platforms and only look different
depending upon your console and connected television. Sony is even bringing the
HDR functionality to all existing PS4 consoles through a software update. The
HDR functionality will enable wider dynamic range and richer colors on
compatible televisions.
Other than games, PS4 Pro will also get
a new Netflix app that supports 4K HDR content, as well as a new 4K YouTube
app. Unfortunately, it does not have support for 4K Blu-ray, which is a rather
glaring omission on a Sony product, especially since Microsoft supports it on
the Xbox One S.
Sony also announced the updated PS4,
which will replace the current model. The new model is 30% smaller, 16% lighter
and also 28% more power efficient. Apart from that it is pretty much identical
to the current standard PS4.
The PS4 Pro will be available from
November 10 with 1 TB hard drive for US$ 399. The slimmer PS4 will be available
from September 15 with a 500 GB hard drive for US$ 299.
