Oobedoob S Benubi Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Couldn't find an existing thread like this, sorry if there already is one somewhere. So what made you buy a PS4 Pro? We all know the improvements the Pro has on the regular PS4, but which reasons were the most important to you? Important side question: did you already have a regular PS4? I bought a PS4 Pro two days ago. My most important reasons, not in order of importance: There was a good sale with the Pro's price lowered and a nice trade-in value for my old PS4. Not enough of a reason to go for a purchase on its own, but seeing as I have the reasons below for which I already wanted a Pro, this one helped win me over. I had a year one PS4, so with the Pro I'm getting twice the storage, and a fresh controller. The Pro is supposed to boost PSVR, which I bought on a Black Friday sale. For instance, the dev of Farpoint (the one game I bought along with the set) states they're using the Pro for a smoother framerate and to render twice the number of pixels. Overall smoother framerates. The slight improvement in graphics is less of a reason to me as the above points are; sure it's nice butI value the points I mentioned above a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuukiyun Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I don't have a PS4 Pro, but if I bought one it'd be for its ability to run games smoother. That said, I don't think I'll ever purchase one though, given my current PS4 works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmFanatic Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 No fancy reasons for me, the Pro was better than the regular PS4 and I had the money to upgrade so I did. I had already owned a regular PS4 since release day but I didn’t sell it as I want it as a back up just in case something happens to my Pro. Unless of course my house burns down in which case I’ll be out a regular and a Pro. Plus I still have every other Playstation I’ve owned so why get rid of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eispan Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Mostly the same reason for the Pro being the better PS4 console... But my particular reason is the ability so render videos better. 720p just wouldn't be good enough for me on the "vanilla" PS4. I've had it for a couple of weeks and yet still has to edit a video using Share Factory. I hope it's as good as what others say about that app doing its thing on the Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh4d0wzcs Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I had a day 1 PS4 and needed more space so I figured if I'm going to spend $200 on a bigger hdd I'd rather spend a bit more and get a PRO while it was on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willstown Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I was getting a new 4k TV and had some bonus to play with so thought I'd take the opportunity to go for it. I would not have upgraded the PS4 before getting an appropriate display. Moved my original PS4 up to the den in the loft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMDE Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Didn't have normal, and got a 4k screen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraezr Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 My anticipation for FFXV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theSpirae Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I might get one next year if I manage to sell mine for a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpepper1985 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 For the visuals and performance improvements / options where they are available. I have a 4k TV though, if I didn't I would not have got one. Happy with the Pro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrickenBiged Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Wife and I are planning a 4k TV purchase, and the prices over Black Friday sales hit a level I was happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I was planning on making the jump to 4K, but the short time I played in 1080p there were a few benefits. However, the 4k move once I got my TV was and is what make my Pro (and X, for that matter) pretty worth it. Boost mode is fun to toy around with, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjonas7808 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The third USB port made me upgrade to this version, despite not having a 4K TV. Headset, wired controller and an external HDD needs to be connected at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuzzieWingman Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The intention was to be a backup console in case my original PS4 went kaput. The tables turned quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_WatsonAU Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I got a 4KTV and had the money,thought why not. Also I was looking at upgrading the hard drive in my original, with a decent trade in offfe roast NYE it didn’t seem like a bad deal. Also my old PS4 was making some odd noises, in Australia new electronics have a 2 year warranty so that just sealed the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelCharlotte Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 My TV broke shortly before the release of the PS4 Pro. I tried to replace it with another 3D TV, but there are almost none left. HDTVs seem less common, too, so I decided to invest a little more and hopefully get a TV that will be up-to-date for some time. Therefore, buying a PS4 Pro was almost a logical decision^^ It would have come even easier if it had not only played games in 4K and HDR but also movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edunstar84 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I didn't own a PS4, and thought I'd buy the Pro. Don't plan on getting a 4K TV for another few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagaan Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Boost mode, 1 tb memory , got it day 1 for 100 bugs with my old ps 4, bought also a 4k hdr tv after the release. Since im a pro i needed also a pro console Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezdomnekoty Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) Boost mode few more FPS are always welcome. 4k support & i wanted to have a big black burger next to my tv Edited December 20, 2017 by bezdomnekoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluziion90 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 going to get mine this Saterday. Store in my town has a "trade your old ps4 in for a pro thing going." Got a 4K TV and more fps/better performance is always nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inuty Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Same for me, traded my old ps4 and 3 games for the pro and added 100€. New warranty and hopefully a longer life cycle Also 1TB is nice to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebit10 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 My launch PS4 was on the brinks of quitting and had first intentions to get one of the new slims. Instead I spent the extra 100 dollars and got a Pro and the following week got a 4k HDR TV. Shortly after that Horizon Zero Dawn released and made me so glad I got a Pro to play that on. I also was able to trade my launch PS4 in for 150 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oobedoob S Benubi Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 27 minutes ago, Deluziion90 said: going to get mine this Saterday. Store in my town has a "trade your old ps4 in for a pro thing going." Got a 4K TV and more fps/better performance is always nice Well, you're Dutch just like me so you probably mean Game Mania's deal That's the deal I was talking about in the first post as well, traded it on Monday. Did you make a reservation for a Pro? Because many Game Manias are out of stock right now thanks to the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylobe Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I bought my Pro back in February for $400, and it came with Resident Evil VII and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. My old PS4 was the Battlefront 1 / Disney Infinity one with Darth Vader on it, and I managed to sell it on ebay for around $330. After selling the bundled games, I ended up making about $10 by upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluziion90 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 51 minutes ago, Pickle Rick said: Well, you're Dutch just like me so you probably mean Game Mania's deal That's the deal I was talking about in the first post as well, traded it on Monday. Did you make a reservation for a Pro? Because many Game Manias are out of stock right now thanks to the offer. Helemaal goed I indeed made a reservation for that day ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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