PlayStation 4 500GB
Score: 64/100
Sony PlayStation Classic
Score: 65/100Rankings
The PlayStation Classic is a miniature replica of the original PS1 that offers 20 preloaded games and HDMI connectivity for modern TVs. While it delivers plug-and-play nostalgia, its limited library, PAL speed issues, and lack of expandable storage restrict its appeal.
The PlayStation 4 500 GB model offers a solid library of exclusive games, VR support and a user-friendly UI, but it lacks modern 4K/HDR capabilities and its storage can feel cramped.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.6 GHzbest | 1.5 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 1 GB | |
8best | 4 | |
500 GBbest | 16 GB | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.001 kg | 0.17 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.6 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
System RAM (GB) | 8 GB | 1 GB |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 720p |
Accessories(1) | ||
Wireless Controller Included | true | false |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 500 GB | 16 GB |
Storage Type | HDD | eMMC flash |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.001 kg | 0.1701 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the PS4 for its clean, elegant UI, strong launch lineup, and developer-friendly hardware that delivered solid performance and high-quality exclusives. Criticisms focused on early-stage missing second-screen features, limited social tools, and lingering worries about always-online requirements.
Everyday users consistently praise the console's value, reliability, and the quality of its exclusive games, noting its ease of setup and family-friendly nature. Common complaints revolve around fan noise, the cramped 500 GB storage, a loose controller charging cable, and age-related wear such as disc-drive or HDMI issues.
“great performance for the price”
“Simple setup”
“It gets loud when playing for long sessions”
Professional reviewers praised the PlayStation Classic's faithful recreation and plug-and-play convenience but criticized its weak game lineup, PAL-related frame-rate problems, lack of upscaling, and outdated controllers.
Everyday users celebrate the nostalgic look, easy setup, and inclusion of beloved titles, yet repeatedly complain about PAL speed slowdowns, short controller cables, missing classic games, and the absence of modern features such as parental controls or expandable storage.
