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PS4 Pro's 4K gaming is so much better than I'd expected. Or 'why I need to buy a 4K TV'

A day with PS4 Pro confirms that it handles 4K gaming superbly, but 1080p owners will still have questions.

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corroios2743d ago

The console is solid, cheap, cool and made by sony. Gamers worldwide now what that means.

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DigitalRaptor2742d ago (Edited 2742d ago )

It's amazing, just amazing how much performance efficiency is packed into this $399 box.

Remarkable, is the checkerboarding that makes a sub-4K picture practically indistinguishable from native 4K. Incredible, is the 1080p downsampling method to give it a supersampled image quality. So cool.

Great number of options for those choosing the Pro, and going forwards, the console's lineup is insurmountable. 👍
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Neonridr2743d ago

I am getting it for the enhancements to VR and possibly better framerates or supersampling for 1080p. 4K will come in time, but I am in no immediate rush.

Rimeskeem2743d ago

EXactly the same for me. I want my BF1 to run at 60.

ArchangelMike2743d ago

Yup, same here. I don't even know how to begin suggesting to the Mrs. that we should get a 4KTV. So that's not going to happen for at least another year... or two! But I'm getting the Pro for PSVR mainly.

Mithan2743d ago

Doing the same thing. Sold my PS4 yesterday. I don't play the PS4 that much, but when I do, I want it to be as solid as possible. Wish they would upgrade Bloodborne though...

subtenko2742d ago (Edited 2742d ago )

What enhancements to VR? is there an official statement?

edit: ok I see in a ps4pro faq it says it can improve the performance as it's up to the devs to implement a smoother experience and enhanced graphics.

So basically thats a no go for me because its up to the devs to even enhance a game for psvr, plus these so called enhancements most likely wont be a big ol leap of improvement! Nah Im good, I rather wait for PSVR 2 when ps5 comes out even tho it'll take years, I dont need to part with $399 that badly for a ps4 pro

G20WLY2742d ago

There's already a growing list of PSVR games that are confirmed to be enhanced with PS4 Pro. The one I'm most excited about is coming soon and called Farpoint, an awesome looking FPS set on an alien planet. Knowing how good the gunplay feels in games like London Heist (and reading early impressions of Farpoint), I'm incredibly excited for that game, especially with Pro enhancements!

Neonridr2740d ago

actually it looks like the improvements to the PSVR could be significant. Obviously we won't know until we see some reviews of side by side comparisons. But better image quality due to supersampling along with more stable framerates could make for a much better experience. Like you said it is up to the devs to implement a Pro VR "patch" of sorts, but it seems like many devs are jumping at the opportunity.

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ninsigma2743d ago

Good to know! Can't wait :)

Fearmonkey2743d ago

Im getting the Pro simply for VR, but looking forward to getting 4k some day.

subtenko2742d ago (Edited 2742d ago )

Whats it gonna do for VR? Need official sony statements

edit: ok I see in a ps4pro faq it says it can improve the performance as it's up to the devs to implement a smoother experience and enhanced graphics.

So basically thats a no go for me because its up to the devs to even enhance a game for psvr, plus these so called enhancements most likely wont be a big ol leap of improvement! Nah Im good, I rather wait for PSVR 2 when ps5 comes out even tho it'll take years, I dont need to part with $399 that badly for a ps4 pro

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ASUS may have just teased a black ROG Ally

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Microsoft Is Finally Ending Its Focus On Big Budget Gaming Nonsense

Back when the Xbox 360 launched, Microsoft pushed the big budget game as a differentiator. Following all the recent layoffs, it’s clear this strategy has run its course.

Einhander197210h ago(Edited 10h ago)

The Microsoft shill take on the Microsoft causing the death of big budget gaming...

The whole driving force for growth in gaming both technologically, creatively and financially was all nonsense, and it was definitely not because Microsoft ran the industry into the ground with obviously bad decisions and creating an unprofitable business model that massively disrupted consumer spending habits. /s

RpgSama9h ago

First, F**** Forbes and their shill take, I hope the money cleared by now.

Second, Which big budget games I might ask? Microsoft has been in a rut for like a decade now, with no big publisher and developers puechases they would have not released anything in the last 5 years but the new Halo and Forza.

Eonjay6h ago

Fortunately for us, since we know this message is basically coming from Microsoft, we can read into their motives. Why are they trying to turn people against big budget games and who would it help.... hmmm.

neutralgamer19925h ago

GP is like any content service it needs new content. AAA games take 100 plus million (low end estimates since most AAA games take double that) and it 4-5 years to develop. That’s why there were 2 god of war games instead of 3 because Cory felt like it would take too long

I am not defending MS. That’s just the reality when you put all your eggs in one basket (gamepass) and now they need content. Sadly that’s what we all said would happen and is happening. GP will be a service for AA games with 1-2 AAA games on yearly basis. And I am all for AA games because to me that’s where developers can take chances on smaller budgets but MS has mismanaged this whole situation from the beginning. Their messaging needs to be clear and it’s not

They own so many studios and IP’s they just need to get everyone on schedule so that there are games releasing every few months on GP. But I don’t even think Phil knows what he wants. It seems his goals change constantly

Game pass is not a sustainable and take two ceo was right when he said that it doesn’t make any business sense to release huge AAA games day one on GP. Just like call of duty shouldn’t be on GP because why give up on 15-20 million sales

Einhander19723h ago

"And I am all for AA games because to me that’s where developers can take chances on smaller budgets"

How'd that work out for Tango?

Do you think less AAA games will increase game pass revenue or decrease it when it has less value? What if they also have to increase the costs?

S2Killinit4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

Right on.

Hahaha MS has ended “focus” on games? Lol when? 3 generations ago maybe?

Hofstaderman10h ago

Ah Forbes. One of the prominent MS mouthpieces....

Luc209h ago

Microsoft is finally... ahhh I've never heard this one before!

Petebloodyonion9h ago

LOL, this article is a big pile of dog crap...
Spencer has been constantly telling ppl that NO they would not go the route of having games like TLOU, Uncharted, etc because Playstation exists and prefers to focus on a diverse portfolio.

How many years have we seen Xbox as no game and we don't want small games like ORI, Pentiment, Grounded, etc.?

That's the real tragedy and why lots of gamers are mad at MS right now
because they have been championing smaller titles and yet fired the ppl delivering exactly what they were proning about.

So no the only nonsense is that MS seems now to be going BACK to AAA popular titles..sorry, I meant refocusing effort on core established IP where broken GAAS might be rewarded versus praised and rewarded work.

Einhander19729h ago(Edited 9h ago)

https://media1.tenor.com/m/...

You read an article cheerleading the end of big budget games and all the other articles about problems and this is what you have to say? That's what you think "the real tragedy" is?

I thought that xbox fans might finally "get it", but no, it seems they don't even understand what is happening and what is at stake.

Petebloodyonion6h ago

Please tell me what's happening and what is at stake

Since it's not big companies closing small studios, killing innovation while refocusing assets on big ongoing projects and core IP?

Let's See MS Close Tango Studio mentions that they are too thin on key project
Sony Close London Studio and make massive cuts in Firespite will reallocate resources to core project
EA will focus on Core project
Square will focus on big established IP
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crazyCoconuts9h ago

Hurray! No more big gam.... wait... what??

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