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This year has been packed with even more incredible PS4 Pro enhanced games, like Detroit: Become Human, God of War and Monster Hunter: World.

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Since its launch back in 2016, our portfolio of PS4 Pro supported content has continued to grow, truly showcasing the power of 4K TV gaming, HDR, and more. Please note, these special hardware units will be available in very, very, limited quantities. The limited edition DS4 and Gold Wireless Headset will be available in select retailers across the U.S. The limited edition PS4 Pro will be available on retailer websites starting August 24 – check out the PS.com page for the list of participating retailer websites in the U.S. What’s more, a 500 Million Limited Edition Gold Wireless Headset featuring the same dark blue translucent design with copper detailing, will be available separately at $99.99 USD (MSRP) / $119.99 CAD (MSRP). The 500 Million Limited Edition DualShock 4 will also be available as a standalone for $64.99 USD (MSRP) / $74.99 CAD (MSRP). launch date of PS VR – October 13, 2016). Launch Date of the original PlayStation – September 9th, 1995), 01115 (U.S.

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Keep your eyes peeled for these ‘extra special’ serial numbers like 09995 (U.S. And, for the very lucky few who can get them, we have a few ‘extra special’ hardware units with serial numbers that commemorate important events in the history of PlayStation.

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In addition, each system will have a commemorative copper plate on its front, with its limited edition serial number etched on. It will be available for $499.99 USD (MSRP) / $639.99 CAD (MSRP), and will be limited to 50,000 units worldwide. This PS4 Pro also comes with a massive 2TB hard drive for you to store tons of games, apps, videos, screenshots and more. To celebrate this exceptional milestone, we are announcing today a global release of the 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro, featuring a translucent dark blue console shell and matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, PlayStation Camera, Vertical Stand and mono headset. Apple TV supports all of it across the majority of streaming apps.As translucent colors are always a fan-favorite, this is a great opportunity to bring this color to the PlayStation 4 Pro system as a ‘thank you’ to our fans. In comparison Chromecast with Google TV (4K) supports Dolby Vision and Atmos as well as dynamic range matching (HDR/SDR), but not frame rate matching. PS5 does not support Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos at all. Neither PlayStation nor Xbox employ frame rate matching, leading to video stutter for many titles.

There is no built-in cast function either.Ĭonsole apps generally do not support dynamic range matching (HDR/SDR) for video and often force everything into HDR output, resulting in inaccurate color and luminance. Game consoles offer a smaller selection of international apps and especially local apps, and even though Disney+ has finally updated its PS5 app to support 4K HDR other apps still lack support for the best streaming quality. Poor video and audio supportDespite the consoles' much higher power consumption, PlayStation and Xbox do not deliver better streaming quality or user experiences compared to Chromecast and Apple TV 4K – quite the contrary.

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PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consume up to 215W and 200W during gaming, respectively, according to FlatpanelsHD's measurements ( here and here), but power consumption during gaming is highly variable. You would save money every year after that.Įnergy consumption during video streaming Depending on where you live (kWh price), a 4K Chromecast with Google TV would be covered by savings to your electricity bill after 1-3 years (for PS5) and Apple TV 4K after 3-5 years (for PS5), assuming 4 hours of streaming daily. The alternative is practically self-financing if you do not own a Smart TV. Xbox Series X consumes 18 and 14 times more energy, respectively. During HD or 4K video streaming, PlayStation 5 consumes up to 25 times more energy than Chromecast with Google TV and up to 20 times more than Apple TV 4K. If you use a game console for streaming, you can save money. The cost of electricity for an average household in Europe could triple in 2023 compared to 2021, according to some forecasts. The alternative is self-financing.Įnergy prices are soaring in Europe and to some extent in other regions. Game consoles are not only energy hogs, they also offer poor video and audio format support and lack features meant to ensure proper playback.

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