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Top positive review
2,121 of 2,527 people found this helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsBetter then the rest!!!
ByBronsonCon December 24, 2013
Ok so I purchased this on release day along with the xbox one. I wanted to wait to give it a comparison so here I am a month later.
Cost = PS4
If you can get your hands on an actual retail copy and not a bootleg copy by someone whose trying to make a 300% profit then the PS4 is $100 cheaper with more bang for your buck based on the specs alone.
Cosmetics = PS4
The PS4 is a better sleeker console that is actually pretty quiet and designed for the 21st century. Compared to the xbox one that is the size Of a VCR or VCR/DVD combo. It's huge!
Video Quality = PS4
Slight advantage goes to the PS4. Although they both run on AMD Radeon GPU's. PS4 pushes out 176gb/s of memory compared to 64 from xbox one, as well as a peak shader throughput of 1.84 teraflops compared to xbox one 1.33. Both support native 1080p with 4K support.
Ram = PS4
PS4 has 8GB GDDR5 5500MHz (176GB/s)
Xbox one has 8GB DDR3 2133MHz (68GB/s)
The numbers speak for themselves. PS4 by a landslide.
Optical Drive = Tie.
Both have Blu-Ray drives.
Storage = Tie
Both come with 500GB Hard Drives.
Internet connectivity = Tie
Both have Ethernet ports as well as built in wifi setup with no need to purchase a separate adapter.
Controller = Xbox One
Although the PS4 has made some strides in developing a better controller, it comes with a built in speaker in the center of the controller as well as a touchpad but for those of you who has had a sony in the past that are use to pressing pause in the middle of the controller it will take getting some use to. The Xbox one controller feels way better then the 360 controller that has grip pads on the sticks as well as a more ergonomic design and better feel overall.
Online capabilities = Xbox One
Both have online play but Xbox one better. Some may complain that paying to play online sucks but the money you pay goes towards keeping the servers operating at their peak. Free internet servers have problems with lagging and thousands of cheaters and glitches. Not saying that no one glitches on xbox live but the money for xbox live goes towards patching those exploits. PS Plus is similar to xbox live and hopefully it gets to where xbox live is today.
Overall, PS4 is geared more towards gaming with an additional perk of media options. Xbox one is geared more as a media hub with the option of gaming, watching tv, listening to music etc... If you are interested in just old fashion gaming with 21st century graphics then the PS4 is for you. If you are interested in watching movies, listening to music, giving voice commands to do all these things as well as play games too, then xbox one is for you.
Cost = PS4
If you can get your hands on an actual retail copy and not a bootleg copy by someone whose trying to make a 300% profit then the PS4 is $100 cheaper with more bang for your buck based on the specs alone.
Cosmetics = PS4
The PS4 is a better sleeker console that is actually pretty quiet and designed for the 21st century. Compared to the xbox one that is the size Of a VCR or VCR/DVD combo. It's huge!
Video Quality = PS4
Slight advantage goes to the PS4. Although they both run on AMD Radeon GPU's. PS4 pushes out 176gb/s of memory compared to 64 from xbox one, as well as a peak shader throughput of 1.84 teraflops compared to xbox one 1.33. Both support native 1080p with 4K support.
Ram = PS4
PS4 has 8GB GDDR5 5500MHz (176GB/s)
Xbox one has 8GB DDR3 2133MHz (68GB/s)
The numbers speak for themselves. PS4 by a landslide.
Optical Drive = Tie.
Both have Blu-Ray drives.
Storage = Tie
Both come with 500GB Hard Drives.
Internet connectivity = Tie
Both have Ethernet ports as well as built in wifi setup with no need to purchase a separate adapter.
Controller = Xbox One
Although the PS4 has made some strides in developing a better controller, it comes with a built in speaker in the center of the controller as well as a touchpad but for those of you who has had a sony in the past that are use to pressing pause in the middle of the controller it will take getting some use to. The Xbox one controller feels way better then the 360 controller that has grip pads on the sticks as well as a more ergonomic design and better feel overall.
Online capabilities = Xbox One
Both have online play but Xbox one better. Some may complain that paying to play online sucks but the money you pay goes towards keeping the servers operating at their peak. Free internet servers have problems with lagging and thousands of cheaters and glitches. Not saying that no one glitches on xbox live but the money for xbox live goes towards patching those exploits. PS Plus is similar to xbox live and hopefully it gets to where xbox live is today.
Overall, PS4 is geared more towards gaming with an additional perk of media options. Xbox one is geared more as a media hub with the option of gaming, watching tv, listening to music etc... If you are interested in just old fashion gaming with 21st century graphics then the PS4 is for you. If you are interested in watching movies, listening to music, giving voice commands to do all these things as well as play games too, then xbox one is for you.
Top critical review
947 of 1,070 people found this helpful
3.0 out of 5 starsA great game console to be sure but not an adequate replacement for all that PS 3 can do.
ByMark Holton January 8, 2015
Let me preface this review by saying that I am only a casual gamer. As a pure gaming console, this is truly excellent. Impressive graphics, speed etc. Countless reviews will tell you that, and they are not wrong. I haven't seen a lot of reviews for people, such as myself, who wish to use the console not only for playing games, but as a multipurpose media device, as a true replacement for the PS 3 and all of it's functionality. This is where the PS4 falls puzzlingly short, and people should be advised.
I consider the PS 3 to be, perhaps, the most perfect entertainment device ever conceived. Sony's ad campaign from a couple of years ago was "It Only Does Everything" and that was pretty much truth in advertising. I used the PS3 as a multimedia hub for my household. A fully functional and updateable Blu-Ray player, with excellent DVD upscaling, and an unrivaled streaming device for Netflix, Amazon Video, Vudu, Hulu, PlayOn and others. A CD player as well, for rare occasions when a playing a physical disc was required. With the addition of a $20 bluetooth remote, this device was the seamless center of my home entertainment system. I expected the vaunted next generation console to possess the same functionality. Strangely this did not happen. While technically, the PS 4 can still do most of those things, it does so quite unspectacularly and with an interface so clunky that I have been forced to leave my PS3 connected.
The central problem is that, more than a year after launch, there is still no replacement for the Bluetooth remote control. All media functions must be run using the game controller, which already has poor battery life and provides less than intuitive playback controls. The only remotes available are third party and basically do not work at all. While I can live with this, users with a a less extensive tech familiarity will easily find themselves at sea. Sony does not appear to be developing a remote control and, instead, is emphasizing that the PS4 works with HDMI control, through your television remote. I tried this and it did not work, even though I have a Sony TV. A little research uncovered the fact that it only works with an HDMI control standard rolled out in 2009 and since my, perfectly functional, television was purchased in 2008, I'm out of luck unless I want to invest in a TV I don't need. That's a big price tag to replace the $20 remote that works with my PS3.
Leaving the control issues aside, media playback is not impressive. I played a number of Blu-Rays on the system and found that they don't look very good. I have no idea why this should be, but there is a noticeable difference in quality between this and the PS 3 for playing the same media. Ditto for streaming.
Another quirk of this new system, (and this is directly gaming related,) is that you can no longer use bluetooth headsets. You can only use wired headsets plugged into the controller. And you can't use any smartphone headset, if you want a functional mic. You have to use playstation approved gear, or it will not work. I simply don't understand why this decision was made. It doesn't seem to be just a transparent money grab, it seems like a generally poorly thought out design. Perhaps this will be changed, but it has been a year and there has not been a whisper of a change yet.
When the PS3 arrived on the market, the chief things that differentiated it from XBox were as follows: Built in Blu-Ray, when that technology was brand new and online play that was free. That was why it was a no brainer for me to go with PS3. With this new release, they have hobbled the Blu-Ray and multimedia capabilities and, in addition, now require a PlayStation plus subscription for PS4 players to play online. The PS4 is a fine gaming system, there is no doubt about that but, for a certain type of user, this will not serve as a replacement for your PS3. I think people should be aware of that before they invest $400.
I consider the PS 3 to be, perhaps, the most perfect entertainment device ever conceived. Sony's ad campaign from a couple of years ago was "It Only Does Everything" and that was pretty much truth in advertising. I used the PS3 as a multimedia hub for my household. A fully functional and updateable Blu-Ray player, with excellent DVD upscaling, and an unrivaled streaming device for Netflix, Amazon Video, Vudu, Hulu, PlayOn and others. A CD player as well, for rare occasions when a playing a physical disc was required. With the addition of a $20 bluetooth remote, this device was the seamless center of my home entertainment system. I expected the vaunted next generation console to possess the same functionality. Strangely this did not happen. While technically, the PS 4 can still do most of those things, it does so quite unspectacularly and with an interface so clunky that I have been forced to leave my PS3 connected.
The central problem is that, more than a year after launch, there is still no replacement for the Bluetooth remote control. All media functions must be run using the game controller, which already has poor battery life and provides less than intuitive playback controls. The only remotes available are third party and basically do not work at all. While I can live with this, users with a a less extensive tech familiarity will easily find themselves at sea. Sony does not appear to be developing a remote control and, instead, is emphasizing that the PS4 works with HDMI control, through your television remote. I tried this and it did not work, even though I have a Sony TV. A little research uncovered the fact that it only works with an HDMI control standard rolled out in 2009 and since my, perfectly functional, television was purchased in 2008, I'm out of luck unless I want to invest in a TV I don't need. That's a big price tag to replace the $20 remote that works with my PS3.
Leaving the control issues aside, media playback is not impressive. I played a number of Blu-Rays on the system and found that they don't look very good. I have no idea why this should be, but there is a noticeable difference in quality between this and the PS 3 for playing the same media. Ditto for streaming.
Another quirk of this new system, (and this is directly gaming related,) is that you can no longer use bluetooth headsets. You can only use wired headsets plugged into the controller. And you can't use any smartphone headset, if you want a functional mic. You have to use playstation approved gear, or it will not work. I simply don't understand why this decision was made. It doesn't seem to be just a transparent money grab, it seems like a generally poorly thought out design. Perhaps this will be changed, but it has been a year and there has not been a whisper of a change yet.
When the PS3 arrived on the market, the chief things that differentiated it from XBox were as follows: Built in Blu-Ray, when that technology was brand new and online play that was free. That was why it was a no brainer for me to go with PS3. With this new release, they have hobbled the Blu-Ray and multimedia capabilities and, in addition, now require a PlayStation plus subscription for PS4 players to play online. The PS4 is a fine gaming system, there is no doubt about that but, for a certain type of user, this will not serve as a replacement for your PS3. I think people should be aware of that before they invest $400.
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ByAngela Campeon February 14, 2016
Terrible, I never left it on I never did anything to ruin it and now it just shows me the power light then shuts up would not recommend
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Bystrikeraceon February 13, 2016
Piece of s***
If I didn't have friends that played games on it I would send it back
graphics for games are no better than on the PS3
Battlefield 4 is exactly the same on the PS3
REALLY A PIECE OF S*** FOR MULTIMEDIA
I WILL USE MY PS3 FOR YEARS TO COME.
This is an update after having the system for a few monthe
The games are outrageously priced !!!!!
Almost $100 for
Black OPs
BF4
Rainbow 6 Seige
to get the premium and the map DLC to play without interruption !!!
You have to pay for Playstation PLUS in addition to the high game prices !!
18 a month or 50 a year, THEN they nickle and dime you too death just like they do with the xbox !
It says you can get a free trial of PLAYSTATION PLUS if you sign up for it then after you sign up it won't let you get the free trial !
You have to search for the trial - THEN - sign up for it then it renews ! IT DOESN'T SAY THAT !
I have spent over 325$ ON GAMES AND CRAP and I only have three games to play !
XBOX is cheaper in the long run after you get everything !
If I didn't have friends that played games on it I would send it back
graphics for games are no better than on the PS3
Battlefield 4 is exactly the same on the PS3
REALLY A PIECE OF S*** FOR MULTIMEDIA
I WILL USE MY PS3 FOR YEARS TO COME.
This is an update after having the system for a few monthe
The games are outrageously priced !!!!!
Almost $100 for
Black OPs
BF4
Rainbow 6 Seige
to get the premium and the map DLC to play without interruption !!!
You have to pay for Playstation PLUS in addition to the high game prices !!
18 a month or 50 a year, THEN they nickle and dime you too death just like they do with the xbox !
It says you can get a free trial of PLAYSTATION PLUS if you sign up for it then after you sign up it won't let you get the free trial !
You have to search for the trial - THEN - sign up for it then it renews ! IT DOESN'T SAY THAT !
I have spent over 325$ ON GAMES AND CRAP and I only have three games to play !
XBOX is cheaper in the long run after you get everything !
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ByAmazon Customeron February 11, 2016
evey dam minute the dam price is keep going more than the call of duty black ops 3 bundle this is wrong
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ByJerseyLionFanon February 9, 2016
My friends have been trying to get me to switch over to Xbox for years and I think it's finally time I take their advice. After only a year and a half of only moderate game play and movie watching on my PS4, my system keeps shutting itself off or entering rest mode all by itself right in the middle of a game or movie. I contacted Sony and did everything they told me to do to alleviate the issue to no avail. So now they tell me my product is out of the 1 year warranty and I have to send it in for repairs myself which would cost over $200. Coincidentally, all this trouble started right after a recent system update from Sony. How convenient. I will never buy another Sony product again as they are just a bunch of scam artists.
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ByChrison February 6, 2016
Machine Died from the blue light of death. A known hardware issue that Sony has not addressed. Then they wanted to charge me $150.00 to fix it. I could buy a used system for that much. No thanks, bye Sony.
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ByJames B. Eberleinon February 6, 2016
As a father, buying the Playstation (and prior to that the XBox) is the biggest mistake I have ever made. It's almost like supplying a kid with crack cocaine. Instead of playing ball, or running around the yard, my son spends hours hunched over in front of his playstation. I regularly find myself having to confiscate his remotes to get him to lead a normal active life.
To all you loving parents who want the best for your kids, do not go down this path despite how much pressure might come to bear. Buy your kids a baseball glove, a basketball and hoop, a pool or ping-pong table, or a hula hoop. Anything to keep them active and moving... what's in the best physical and psychological interest of children and young adults.
Games like the Playstation bread ignorant overweigh couch potatoes, while depriving kids of creativity and ambition. I hate this game for what it has done to my son, and I hope this review will give other parents the courage to avoid the mistake that I made.
To all you loving parents who want the best for your kids, do not go down this path despite how much pressure might come to bear. Buy your kids a baseball glove, a basketball and hoop, a pool or ping-pong table, or a hula hoop. Anything to keep them active and moving... what's in the best physical and psychological interest of children and young adults.
Games like the Playstation bread ignorant overweigh couch potatoes, while depriving kids of creativity and ambition. I hate this game for what it has done to my son, and I hope this review will give other parents the courage to avoid the mistake that I made.
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ByMae Angelion February 4, 2016
Didn't come with mic or controller
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1.0 out of 5 starsBuyer Beware! System has design flaws that act up shortly after 12 month warranty, and Sony wants YOU to pay!
ByEsther Murilloon February 2, 2016
17 Months later my PS4 is malfunctioning for a known issue that Sony has had, and they want to charge me 150$ for it. Before anyone buys a PS4 please look up "Auto-Eject Malfunction PS4" in Google.
I've had this issue and Sony's troubleshooting wouldn't solve it. It's a known problem for Sony caused by a design flaw, and they want me to pay 150$ to have it shipped to their service department, serviced, and then sent back. A new bundle costs only 350$ at this point. Valuing the system around 300$. So that's paying half the cost of the system to fix it!
When Microsoft had the Red Ring Of Death problem on their Xbox360, they repaired for free (owner pays shipping to Microsoft). Yet Sony, which has a similar problem, won't do the same thing. Sony won't stand behind the quality of their products! Buyer beware, the PS4 is faulty and can break after owning it for barely over a year. Then Sony charges you to fix it, smiling as they continue to take your money to support their failing corporation
I've had this issue and Sony's troubleshooting wouldn't solve it. It's a known problem for Sony caused by a design flaw, and they want me to pay 150$ to have it shipped to their service department, serviced, and then sent back. A new bundle costs only 350$ at this point. Valuing the system around 300$. So that's paying half the cost of the system to fix it!
When Microsoft had the Red Ring Of Death problem on their Xbox360, they repaired for free (owner pays shipping to Microsoft). Yet Sony, which has a similar problem, won't do the same thing. Sony won't stand behind the quality of their products! Buyer beware, the PS4 is faulty and can break after owning it for barely over a year. Then Sony charges you to fix it, smiling as they continue to take your money to support their failing corporation
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Byarthuron January 31, 2016
it has dust and headset and machine was uesd
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ByMoiseson January 29, 2016
PS4 is weak. Xbox for the win
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