Alantor32 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 My 31st birthday is coming up in two months, and I am wondering what PS4 should I get for my birthday? A PS4 Slim or a PS4 Pro. But I heard the PS4 Pro has an overheating problem. So should I get a PS4 Slim for my birthday in two months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellesan Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 i have a ps4 pro and never heard about that heating problem, the fan can be loud yeah but not crazy loud, i would say go for the pro, it have 4k, boost modus for old games, and super sampling if you play on a HD tv, i buyed it because it have optical output for my speakers what the slim don't have 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExHaseo Posted October 1, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2018 The slim is basically just a smaller version of the PS4. It has slightly better wifi, but if you don't have any problems now, you aren't going to notice a difference. If you already have a PS4, there's not much point in getting one. Unless you just really want a smaller console. As for the PS4 Pro, it has better overall hardware and supports 4K. If you want a better version of the PS4, the Pro is the way to go. As for the overheating, just make sure it's in a well ventilated space, and you won't have a problem. The people reporting problems, as far as I've seen, have all had their consoles in enclosed spaces. Which is what is leading to overheating. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlvenFenrir Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 If you dont have a 4k tv then theres no reason to get the pro. If you do its a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthegrave07 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, Divecomb said: Acceptable This is like someone asking, "Do you want chocolate ice cream or vanilla?" and you answer, "Yes." Are you saying that a Pro is an acceptable choice? My opinion is if you even think you'll get a 4K TV in the next 4 years, go pro. Also, I've heard that the PSVR runs better on a pro, but I've never had issues on my slim. Not sure if that's a factor for you or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakan95_ Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Me too never heard heating problem for PS4 Pro, of course you must buy PRO maybe you Will get 4K TV if you dont have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavaNext Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) If price isn't a deciding factor, go for the Pro, there's no reason to get a Slim other than price. You get more performance options for games (usually resolution vs fps) even games without a Pro patch run better in Boost Mode, if you're considering VR it also runs better on Pro and the heating problem is mostly due to placing it in poorly ventilated areas. Edited October 1, 2018 by JavaNext 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evertonian Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 vita ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communistwookiee Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Even if you don't have a 4K TV, go Pro. Some games do have choosable performance modes where you can up the framerate, or you can use resolution downsampling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead Wolf Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 50 minutes ago, UlvenFenrir said: If you dont have a 4k tv then theres no reason to get the pro. Not necessarily. Some games allow you to pick a higher frame rate instead of a higher resolution which obviously benefits people without 4K TV's. Hell, I have a 4K TV and I'll pick frame rate over resolution every time. Supersampling is now a thing at the system level, so even if a game is rendering at a resolution higher than what your TV can support, it will still look sharper than a 1080p image from a base/slim PS4. There's also Boost Mode which can improve a game's frame rate and what not even if it doesn't outright support the PS4 Pro. Faster loading times on the Pro too. So yeah, the benefits of a Pro are more obvious if you have a 4K TV, but there are still plenty of reasons to get a Pro even if you don't have one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) Go Pro if pricing isn't an issue. Just a better system, even if you don't have a 4K because you can have supersampling and boost mode. I realise what I've just typed out is a reiteration of what other people have already said but doesn't hurt to reinforce the point that Pro is your best option. Edited October 1, 2018 by LepreCon1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Go Pro man! But we are close to PS5 era. Sooooo, what if PS5 is BC with PS4 pro, I guess you could trade in upgrade but how much you think you get? And whats wrong with your current PS4 that you want to spend on even a slim? I'd wait unless the deal is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidson2004 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 PS4 PRO is the way to go!! I never had any heating problems with mine. As long as you’re in a cool room and the system has clear ventilation, you’re good to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkdevivo Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Are you on a budget? if so, to be perfectly honest, you should go with the Slim. My girlfriend has a Pro with a 4kTV and while the difference is there it's definitely not game-changing, maybe the first 5 minutes then you just forget about it and play your game barely noticing the difference to the slim. It's not TRUE 4K, yet. Besides the generation is coming to a close and you should save the 100-150 dollar difference for the PS5, just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorajet Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 If you have the chance, pick up a Pro! The big sales are next month, and you will get a pretty good deal on them. The biggest thing on the fans is just keep your Pro elevated so it has plenty of air. Pretty much what you should do on any console. They seem to work a little harder on graphics heavy games, but no big deal. Happy future birthday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Yuki Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I'd go with the Pro, especially if it's a birthday present (and I assume you wouldn't be the one paying?). It's a better system overall, supports 4K if you have a 4K tv (you can get them quite at reasonable prices these days, I got mine for about £320). I have a slim and it's good enough for me in that I was on a budget, got it on a black friday sale discounted by £100 from the original price at the time with two free games and was looking for the cheapest way to get it new. But if money was no option, I would have certainly went for the pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alantor32 Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hmm, well, just in case I get a PS4 Pro for my birthday, are the new PS4 Pros which are being sold right now don't have the overheating problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fing3rButt3r3 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) "Winter is coming" ill be glad if my pro can heat up enough to keep me warm.... Go pro! Just do it. Edited October 1, 2018 by Fing3rButt3r3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyCat Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 lmao at the people just thinking about the graphics instead of the better hardware/ There is more to the pro than just the 4k My friend has had a ps4pro for ages and hasn't had any overheating issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberJapanGamer Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 01/10/2018 at 5:59 PM, UlvenFenrir said: If you dont have a 4k tv then theres no reason to get the pro. If you do its a no brainer. This is simply only half of the story. If you own PSVR then you get a very noticeable boost from the PS4 Pro's power over the stock PS4 and games look a lot better as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlvenFenrir Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) On 10/1/2018 at 7:57 PM, Undead Wolf said: Not necessarily. Some games allow you to pick a higher frame rate instead of a higher resolution which obviously benefits people without 4K TV's. Hell, I have a 4K TV and I'll pick frame rate over resolution every time. Supersampling is now a thing at the system level, so even if a game is rendering at a resolution higher than what your TV can support, it will still look sharper than a 1080p image from a base/slim PS4. There's also Boost Mode which can improve a game's frame rate and what not even if it doesn't outright support the PS4 Pro. Faster loading times on the Pro too. So yeah, the benefits of a Pro are more obvious if you have a 4K TV, but there are still plenty of reasons to get a Pro even if you don't have one. Games can hardly run at a steady 50-60 fps at a time except for a few games and the pro wont fix that. What would fix it is entirely new hardware, not an “upgrade”. Maybe ps5 we will see a huge improvement. Edited October 3, 2018 by UlvenFenrir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan-Troot Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 If the PS4 Pro is available then go with that for sure. Had my Pro since launch and never had an overheating issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful84 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Get the PS4 Pro - Go big or go home...happy birthday btw! P.S. I never had an overheating issue but then again, I did buy an attachable fan for my PS4 Pro when I first bought it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT__Jedi Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Pro all the way, baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakdance1989 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 45 minutes ago, merciful84 said: P.S. I never had an overheating issue but then again, I did buy an attachable fan for my PS4 Pro when I first bought it. Hey boss, what kind of Fan (brand-wise) did you purchase for your 'Pro and do you have a link to where we could possibly purchase one at? Thanks :)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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