The PS4 Pro is now AVAILABLE... It's TIME For 4K Gaming
This year, 2016, may be wrapping up fairly soon, but it has been "The Year Of" a number of things, most notably the adoption of things which have been in the
wings for a while; Virtual Reality (VR), 4K resolution displays (mainly for TVs), and, pretty much as a direct result of those two aforementioned; incremental console updates!
Yes, that's right, although console generations typically come in at best 5-year refresh cycles and at worst decade-long ones, the rapid emergence of VR and 4K and adoption into the mainstream has meant that both Sony and Microsoft have been forced to adapt. Quickly.
After all, it wouldn't do to have their legions of console users waiting around for another three years while the PC "Master Race" can gloat over increasing 4K support in hardware and content, as well as having all the fun of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive now, would it?
Nope, not one bit, the console titans have to be seen to be doing something, and it just so happens that by pushing a couple of iterative updates with slimline form factors as well as 4K and VR support, Sony and MS can line their pockets with more cash! Win-win, right?
The PS4 Pro is now widely available in the US and UK, as well as elsewhere.
In order to get the maximum out of the PS4 Pro you will need a 4K TV.
You can still use it without one, of course, but in order to see ALL that new detail you will have to have a HDTV with a 4K resolution.
Fortunately, 4K TVs are cheaper than ever these days. You can pick one up for a lot less than they used to cost.
I recently took the plunge – and I do really enjoy just how good everything looks in 4K.
Which one did I go for? I went with a 55in Sony BRAVIA HDR Ultra HD TV set, as the reviews were very good, I like Sony TVs, and it was reduced from £1002 to £779 on Amazon.
Interested in the PS4 Pro? You should be. Here’s seven quick points on Sony’s brand spanking new PS4 console.
PS4 Pro: Price
First and most important, the price… which at just £350 is pretty damn impressive for a new console that features the level of improvements promised by the PS4 Pro.
How Sony managed to keep the price this low or whether they’re taking a loss on it remains to be seen. Either way, £350 for a 4K-ready gaming console is pretty damn impressive. Even more so when you factor in how much a decent 4K monitor will set you back for your PC.
Simply Games has the cheapest overall price I have seen for the PS4 Pro at £319.99 – though this console does not come with any games.
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