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Top positive review
Everything I wanted as a gamer!
February 23, 2016
I warily bought this product open box for a steep discount, and I could not be more ecstatic! I play a LOT of video games, and this system is everything I'd hoped. Powerful, sleek, runs quietly, functions perfectly - I am a very happy consumer. I do everything from playing The Witcher and COD to streaming Netflix and HBO to shopping on PSN, and this system is stellar across the board.
Bottom line: I thought "How can it be any better than the PS3? As a broke post-grad, should I really invest so much money?" And the answer is a resounding YES - If you love PS3, this system will seem spectacular and is absolutely worth the money.
Bottom line: I thought "How can it be any better than the PS3? As a broke post-grad, should I really invest so much money?" And the answer is a resounding YES - If you love PS3, this system will seem spectacular and is absolutely worth the money.
10 people found this helpful
Top critical review
Received a faulty console labelled as "Used - Very Good"
July 1, 2018
This was my first console I've purchased for myself. The product was used but labelled as very good and sold by Amazon.com Services, Inc. Unfortunately the controller only worked when close to the console. The controller had to be within a feet from the console for it to work and even then the connection sometime drops out. Using the USB cable was out of the question as the only method of connection is via bluetooth. Initially I thought that the controller was the issue so I went out and bought a new controller but still the issue persisted meaning the console was defective. Either the device got damaged during delivery or they did not properly test the console. The device is still usable but no to its fullest potential. This was a disappointing and expensive purchase and brings caution towards the labeling of used products that are sold by Amazon.
3 people found this helpful
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February 23, 2016
I warily bought this product open box for a steep discount, and I could not be more ecstatic! I play a LOT of video games, and this system is everything I'd hoped. Powerful, sleek, runs quietly, functions perfectly - I am a very happy consumer. I do everything from playing The Witcher and COD to streaming Netflix and HBO to shopping on PSN, and this system is stellar across the board.
Bottom line: I thought "How can it be any better than the PS3? As a broke post-grad, should I really invest so much money?" And the answer is a resounding YES - If you love PS3, this system will seem spectacular and is absolutely worth the money.
Bottom line: I thought "How can it be any better than the PS3? As a broke post-grad, should I really invest so much money?" And the answer is a resounding YES - If you love PS3, this system will seem spectacular and is absolutely worth the money.
March 26, 2014
The PS4 is a well-built machine that gives you a lot of horsepower at a relatively low cost, especially when you consider the fact that its predecessor, the PS3, launched at $200 more for the primary SKU. While it doesn't have many exclusive games at the moment, you're buying into the PS4 for its potential. As Sony demonstrated with the PS3, they know how to create great games with characters you care about, not just soulless experiences that are, sadly, flooding the market on mobile devices. If you want high quality gaming experiences with cutting edge visuals, well-realized worlds and characters, Sony's developers have mastered that craft.
As for the hardware itself, I've had no issues with it. There have been some complaints about the blue light of death error, disc read error, and some HDMI issues, but these issues seem to be within the acceptable failure rate for a new game console. Sony's competitors have also had issues reported with their consoles on the internet, so no matter which piece of hardware you buy, there's always the possibility that it could be a lemon, though it's not likely. With my experience, however, the PS4 was easy to set up and get going. The hardware does get a bit warm when running a disc, but if you turn it off in standby mode the fans will continue to run until it has cooled down, then the fans will turn off, so that's nice.
As for the controller, it fits well in my rather large hands and feels comfortable during long play sessions. With that said, it's not without issues. I have noticed that the analog stick covers are a bit cheaply made and can often start to wear off if you're rough with the controller. It's a bit of a shame that the controller can have some issues because otherwise it's a very nice controller overall.
And as for the games, there aren't a ton of exclusives, but there's enough to satisfy you. My game recommendations are as follows:
Infamous: Second Son - One of the best looking games out there, if not the best. Absolutely stunning open world environment.
Killzone: Shadow Fall - Not my favorite Killzone game, but definitely still worth playing. It also boasts some impressive graphics.
Warframe - It's free to play and it's great fun.
Thief - Criminally underrated. Not perfect but I love it. Great atmospheric stealth action.
There are more games that you may or may not like, but those are some that I've enjoyed the most.
Overall, in my opinion, the PS4 is a very nice system that I can recommend to any gamer looking for a new console.
As for the hardware itself, I've had no issues with it. There have been some complaints about the blue light of death error, disc read error, and some HDMI issues, but these issues seem to be within the acceptable failure rate for a new game console. Sony's competitors have also had issues reported with their consoles on the internet, so no matter which piece of hardware you buy, there's always the possibility that it could be a lemon, though it's not likely. With my experience, however, the PS4 was easy to set up and get going. The hardware does get a bit warm when running a disc, but if you turn it off in standby mode the fans will continue to run until it has cooled down, then the fans will turn off, so that's nice.
As for the controller, it fits well in my rather large hands and feels comfortable during long play sessions. With that said, it's not without issues. I have noticed that the analog stick covers are a bit cheaply made and can often start to wear off if you're rough with the controller. It's a bit of a shame that the controller can have some issues because otherwise it's a very nice controller overall.
And as for the games, there aren't a ton of exclusives, but there's enough to satisfy you. My game recommendations are as follows:
Infamous: Second Son - One of the best looking games out there, if not the best. Absolutely stunning open world environment.
Killzone: Shadow Fall - Not my favorite Killzone game, but definitely still worth playing. It also boasts some impressive graphics.
Warframe - It's free to play and it's great fun.
Thief - Criminally underrated. Not perfect but I love it. Great atmospheric stealth action.
There are more games that you may or may not like, but those are some that I've enjoyed the most.
Overall, in my opinion, the PS4 is a very nice system that I can recommend to any gamer looking for a new console.
July 1, 2018
This was my first console I've purchased for myself. The product was used but labelled as very good and sold by Amazon.com Services, Inc. Unfortunately the controller only worked when close to the console. The controller had to be within a feet from the console for it to work and even then the connection sometime drops out. Using the USB cable was out of the question as the only method of connection is via bluetooth. Initially I thought that the controller was the issue so I went out and bought a new controller but still the issue persisted meaning the console was defective. Either the device got damaged during delivery or they did not properly test the console. The device is still usable but no to its fullest potential. This was a disappointing and expensive purchase and brings caution towards the labeling of used products that are sold by Amazon.
March 9, 2018
i still remember that day October 15,2013. I went to a local Best Buy in line with literally 200 people in NYC. After 3 long hours(sorry no more ps4s). Went home so disappointed but quickly came on amazon. Amazingly that green light said "in stock" literally saved my entire night. Came with 2 day free shipping and was at my door. It was at that very day that amazon has become my go to place for shopping pretty much anything.
It's now March 2018 and after owning this launch PS4, a Sony 4K tv with a PS4 pro and a PS4 slim for my bedroom along with over 100 games....I still think this is the most beautifully designed PS4 there is of all models despite it not having 4k. It's glossy finish, it's side light bar, it's loud fan during big games and beautiful edges make it sexy.
It's now March 2018 and after owning this launch PS4, a Sony 4K tv with a PS4 pro and a PS4 slim for my bedroom along with over 100 games....I still think this is the most beautifully designed PS4 there is of all models despite it not having 4k. It's glossy finish, it's side light bar, it's loud fan during big games and beautiful edges make it sexy.
June 17, 2018
I bought this system after purchasing and returning 3 different PS4 Slims and one PS4 Pro. None of the newer models would play two of my used games that has very light scratches on the discs. The discs run fine on this older model. I have had no issues with this system.
Either there was a bad batch in my area or the newer systems are just not made to run discs with any blemish (conspiracy?!). So I'm very happy with this purchase.
Either there was a bad batch in my area or the newer systems are just not made to run discs with any blemish (conspiracy?!). So I'm very happy with this purchase.
August 29, 2018
Was said to be in “very good” condition. Product arrived, I plugged it into my tv, and the console started making noises as soon as I turned it on. I inserted many game discs and none of them would read, another problem was the software itself. I tried updating the console to the latest firmware, but it kept giving me an error message. I tried both methods (via Internet and USB) but none worked. Better off buying a PS4 slim. I gave it 3 stars because the seller was nice about giving me my refund.
June 17, 2014
As a big baseball fan, I wanted the the next-gen version of MLB 14 The Show which prompted me to buy a PS4. Now I can't wait for Sony to continue the tradition of bringing a slew of great exclusive titles to this thing, just like they did with the PS3 & PS2.
To go along with my PS4, I purchased a 1.5 TB hard drive to swap with the 500 GB hard drive that is included with the console. The console and larger hard drive arrived on the same day, so before even turning the console on, I swapped hard drives, and I would like to give kudos to Sony for making this incredibly easy. Now that I have a much larger hard drive in my PS4, it will be my main console for the generation, and will be the console I purchase most, if not all multi-platform titles on.
After having the console for a month and a half so far, I really enjoy it. The UI is great and easy to use, and the speed in switching from one game to another is a breeze.
I find myself gaming on my PS4 much more than I do my Xbox One or my Wii U.
To go along with my PS4, I purchased a 1.5 TB hard drive to swap with the 500 GB hard drive that is included with the console. The console and larger hard drive arrived on the same day, so before even turning the console on, I swapped hard drives, and I would like to give kudos to Sony for making this incredibly easy. Now that I have a much larger hard drive in my PS4, it will be my main console for the generation, and will be the console I purchase most, if not all multi-platform titles on.
After having the console for a month and a half so far, I really enjoy it. The UI is great and easy to use, and the speed in switching from one game to another is a breeze.
I find myself gaming on my PS4 much more than I do my Xbox One or my Wii U.
November 17, 2018
My PS3 only lasted about a year, so I was a little hesitant how long this unit would last. I've had this for over a year and a half with no problems and I have got a lot of hours of use out of it. The brand has been able to keep up with new and changing innovation and it has swayed me from my former brand loyalty. You don't even need to be a gamer to get use out of this machine. It will play blu-ray and dvd, and you can use it for streaming apps. I really like that because I don't have to switch out a bunch of devices between limited HDMI ports on my TV. I've also used it with my projector.
April 2, 2014
So far, so good. My wife has played Knack and enjoyed it. If you like Ratchet and Clank, you would probably like it. I've been playing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag and it is stunning on the PS4. I have an EPSON 8350 Projector and it looks great on my 105" screen. I've also played Blu-ray on the system and streamed Netflix with no issues. Can't wait for more games to come out. I don't like FPS, so I'll be skipping those.
The only thing I don't like is the lack of MP3 support. I use my PS3 as a music hub, which I will continue to do, but it would be nice if I could hook my external HD of music up to the PS4 and do the same. Maybe someday they'll release a patch for that.
The only thing I don't like is the lack of MP3 support. I use my PS3 as a music hub, which I will continue to do, but it would be nice if I could hook my external HD of music up to the PS4 and do the same. Maybe someday they'll release a patch for that.
March 31, 2014
This is my first foray into anything PlayStation. Having played on Xbox and Xbox 360, I was a little afraid to try something new. Overall I am very impressed with the new console. One of the big differences is that the battery is built into the console and there's no huge power brick taking up space. The graphics are spectacular and I can't wait to see programmers reach its full potential. The standby mode is great when you are gone for a while because it will download all the updates while you are away. The big fault is that sometimes it's hard to tell if the updates are downloading and/or updating or possibly stuck. If you are into games and graphics, this console is a perfect fit. Xbox One spent so much time trying to be everything that I feel they have dropped the ball on games and graphics.
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