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PlayStation 4 500GB Console [Old Model][Discontinued]

Platform : PlayStation 4
Rated: Mature
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13,574 ratings

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  • "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

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
13,574 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance, value, speed and performance of the video game hardware. They mention that it's an ultimate home theater entertainment solution, the graphics are terrific, the icons are large and beautiful and that it charges quickly. They are also satisfied with performance, and ease of use. That said, some are disappointed with the brightness and differ on noise.

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3,370 customers mention2,474 positive896 negative

Customers like the quality of the video game hardware. For example, they say it's an ultimate home theater entertainment solution, it has high quality games, and the controller has been much improved.

"...The controller has been much improved to the point I now prefer the PS controller over the Xbox controller, which wasn’t the case last generation...." Read more

"...Games run fine as long as your internet connection is fast enough. In most case, your typical broadband would be sufficient...." Read more

"...The system looks beautiful and feels very sturdy and well put together. It is much smaller than I saw in pictures...." Read more

"...As far as user experience, the system is fast but the UI is pretty bland at this point. There's not much there. There's not much in the PS Store...." Read more

2,718 customers mention2,157 positive561 negative

Customers like the performance of the video game hardware. They say that the hardware runs very well, is beautiful and wonderful, and has better drawing distances than previous generation. The PS4 is still running well and customers are extremely pleased with it. The second screen iOS app works well, but only for some use cases. The quality is a great improvement over the Playstation Eye, and the release day games are good and mildly impressive.

"...The positive for the PS4 is that it is the finished product. You can clearly see what Sony wanted to do and they executed on it...." Read more

"...There is really not much more to say about the console. Yes, it is powerful. Yes, the graphics are terrific...." Read more

"...The graphics are great and everything has been working perfectly...." Read more

"...don't feel like as much of a leap as from the PS2 to the PS3 they are better, have better drawing distances, and run very smoothly...." Read more

1,710 customers mention1,616 positive94 negative

Customers like the appearance of the video game hardware. They say that the system is sleek looking, the graphics are terrific, and the icons are large and beautiful. The first wave of hardware is well designed, and it's easy to see the contrast is very interesting. The new design choices, materials, textures, and hand grips are comfortable, and they're comfortable. The slanted front of the unit looks unique, and everything just looks so much more defined and crisp.

"...It is a very forward looking system, but while you can see exactly what Sony envisioned when you get the PS4, Microsoft is more about the potential..." Read more

"...been gaming since the NES era, but I have been nothing but impressed with the visuals I've seen out of these launch titles...." Read more

"...Yes, it is powerful. Yes, the graphics are terrific...." Read more

"...Conclusion:So far, I'm really enjoying using the PS4. The graphics are great and the new controllers and simplified system menus are a nice..." Read more

1,292 customers mention1,152 positive140 negative

Customers like the speed of the video game hardware. They mention that the system is fast, there is virtually no lag with clicking on submenus, and games are pretty speedy to boot. The console charges quickly, syncs and views Trophies much faster, and functions smoother. Overall, the end user experience is greatly improved.

"...It is a game console first and foremost. They’ve made the interface much more user friendly, they’ve sped it up exponentially, and really made it..." Read more

"...As far as user experience, the system is fast but the UI is pretty bland at this point. There's not much there. There's not much in the PS Store...." Read more

"...Certainly much preferred to the competition. The controller charges fast and holds its charge fairly well...." Read more

"...I couldn't believe how smooth racing a car, shooting with others online, or platforming was...." Read more

919 customers mention825 positive94 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the video game hardware. They say that the setup is pretty simple, the UI is simple and basic, and it's much easier to navigate with a controller than the Xbox One. The new controllers and simplified system menus are a nice change, and everything is fast. They also say that it'd be easy to locate everything they need and that it is sleek and well-presented.

"...is actually better on the PS4, because it is much easier to navigate with a controller than the Xbox One...." Read more

"...desktop, dashboard, or main menu, whatever you choose to call it, is intuitive. Certainly much preferred to the competition...." Read more

"...The graphics are great and the new controllers and simplified system menus are a nice change...." Read more

"...The UI is simple and basic; if you're looking for some crazy gorgeous presentation then you're going to have to wait at least until they start..." Read more

644 customers mention578 positive66 negative

Customers like the value of the video game hardware. They say it's an amazing value for something that will be a powerful system for the price. They also mention that it offers a great selection of free games and that it is a very safe investment for the long term.

"...They are pretty good for free games. Resogun is a classic arcade space shooter that looks and sounds great...." Read more

"...The consoles are selling out very fast. As soon as you have an opportunity to make a purchase, I recommend that you do so...." Read more

"...Things that I like about the system:* Less expensive than it's competition, even with the addition of the very nice PlayStation 4 camera..." Read more

"...You also get discounts on games, sometimes up to 90% off, and those games are yours to keep forever, Plus or not...." Read more

445 customers mention279 positive166 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the noise of the video game hardware. Some mention that it's dead quiet, while others say that the drive is a bit loud and slightly high pitched.

"...can disappear on the entertainment system because it is so small and quiet...." Read more

"...tell who's using the included PS4 headset, because it produces a scratchy/static sound...." Read more

"...For the size and the power, it's also dead quiet except for one initial fan spin which was barely noticeable...." Read more

"...It is a fine machine. After installing games it is pure silent. The OS is off to a great start but with still plenty to improve...." Read more

445 customers mention56 positive389 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the brightness of the video game hardware. They mention that the blue light on the controller is always on, and the light bar on the control can be bright. Some reviewers also report that they never get a white light.

"...There's no loading indicator, but the process is relatively short and doesn't need one...." Read more

"...Bugs & Issues:Aside from the pulsing Blue Lights of Death, which luckily I have not encountered yet on either of the two PS4's purchased..." Read more

"...Nothing but a blue pulsing light on mine too! My choices are :1. Total return to Amazon.2...." Read more

"...If you're not seeing anything on your screen when you turn your system on, it's possible that one of the pins..." Read more

VERY PLEASE & 1 TERABYTES PS4 ROCKS!! THANK YOU SONY!
5 Stars
VERY PLEASE & 1 TERABYTES PS4 ROCKS!! THANK YOU SONY!
Loving er impress with the new console as well the newly design DS4 controller and working flawless with no issue. Upgrade the hard drive on day one to 1TB and keeping the old one if the console fail within a year during warranty period so I can swap it out as the worst case scenario they return you a 500GB console. I don't recommend this to rookies/tinkers that isn't familiar with these sorts as it might do more harm to your console but if you feel confidence and pride or a tech wizard with your magic hands and tools, GO FOR IT! BTW...there are plenty of resources online(GOOGLE) for video instruction and/or step by step explanation to install a hard drive besides my so do it at your own risk as I'm not held accountable for which you might do to your console. This is just my explanation what I did to get my 1TB hard drive to work which took me 4 tries of back and fourth between PS4 and my PC. Sometimes the net isn't all that helpful and leave stuff out to have you figure on your own but with positive thinking, the negative just seem to fade away when at some point I was frustrated but I never gave up in what I set to do and that's to make my PS4 a 1TB console. 500GB don't do justice as the games takes a HUGH install on it but sooner or later it will fill up that hard drive space. Just as note when having a new "hard drive" install already, please do go into Safe mode(hold POWER button for 7 sec or so til you hear a beep and let go) screen on the console. With the formatted USB flash drive in mind(I use a 32GB which I have available but 1GB works as well), using a computer or laptop, I download the firmware update on Sony website to my USB flash drive that I save in the UPDATES folder.....Sony post firmware 1.51 as of this. To insult to injury, sometimes the newest firmware they post for download doesn't come complete(I got an error on mine which is scary for the faint of heart that it didn't detect firmware 1.51 on my USB flash drive I have save to it). So it was missing some files from firmware 1.50 and sometimes the new 1.51 firmware won't work so just a heads up if you fall in this situation. In my case, I had to get a "recovery 1.50 firmware" which is 859MB in size floating around the net to get the console to detect the 1TB hard drive and load all that files/programs firmware Sony good stuff on to it. **There's a BIG different between 1.50 firmware and recovery(keyword) 1.50 firmware** Connecting the USB flash drive and DS4 controller to the 2 empty front USB slot.....in Safe mode title screen and selecting the correct choice which I pick #7 INTIALIZE PS4(Reinstall System Software), the console did its initialization and finally download the firmware from my USB flash drive. WALLA!!...success like a new console out of the box after a restart!!! Set-up was a breeze and automatically firmware 1.51 pop up on my notification, download that with no glitch or issue and console ran smooth after it restart. As it does come with a code for a FREE 30 days Playstation Plus and FREE 30 days Music Unlimited but they REQUIRE you to have your credit card info so no thank you. Eventually the code will expired 3/31/2014 if not use so blah. Instead, I use my prepaid PSN card and redeem the code on it to sign up for a one year on it.....being on a safe side. I download 2 Indie games, which Sony gave it away for FREE being a Playstation Plus member and if not a Plus member, they are $14.99 each....the games are Contrast(sequel please??) and Resogun(kinda remind me of the retro days of Midway Defender of the 80's but with HD graphic and then some mix style to boot for 2013). BTW....good games. I did use the $10 code that came with the console that I redeem so it has its perks. Please know all of this is base on my experience in my review and thought I share it with everyone out there so everyone will vary. I'm happy w/console and the 1TB upgrade(sense of pride and a rewarding experience). Will upgrade 2TB in the future. Looking forward to what awaits in the coming months from Sony. Thank you for reading my DIY(do it yourself) guide.
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