Sony PlayStation 4 500GB
Score: 78/100
Evercade VS-R
Score: 77/100Rankings
The PlayStation 4 Slim 500 GB offers a compact, energy-efficient design with HDR support and solid 1080p performance. Its main trade-offs are limited internal storage and the absence of 4K gaming. Ideal for casual gamers and households with limited space.
The Evercade VS-R is a retro cartridge console offering native 1080p HDMI, dual cartridge slots, and built-in Wi-Fi for a modern gaming experience. Missing a power adapter and HDMI cable out of the box, plus a loosely-feeling controller, can be inconvenient. Best suited for groups wanting four-player couch gaming with a curated game library.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 GBbest | 0.512 GB | |
500 GBbest | 4 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 230 Wbest | — |
2 | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.001 kg | 0.091 kgbest |
5best | 4 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
CPU | Custom AMD Jaguar 8-core | ARM Cortex-A53 |
System RAM (GB) | 8 GB | 0.512 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 500 GB | 4 GB |
Ports(1) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.001 kg | 0.0907 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 3.0×13.5×19.0 cm cm | 1.27 x 5.0 x 10.0 cm cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 5 | 4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the PS4 Slim for its refined, space-saving design, quieter operation, and unchanged 1080p performance with HDR, noting the 28% power efficiency gain. They acknowledge the trade-offs of limited storage, lack of 4K support, and missing optical audio port, positioning it as an ideal entry-level console for newcomers and households with modest performance needs.
Everyday users praise the console's sleek black look, reliable gameplay on flagship titles, and the quiet, low-heat operation, while repeatedly mentioning that the 500 GB drive fills up fast and that the controller's rumble can be noisy. Many suggest adding an external HDD to extend storage life.
Professional reviewers commend the Evercade VS for its sleek retro design, crisp 1080p output, and strong value, noting that its emulation quality rivals modern software solutions and that input latency is virtually unnoticeable. They also appreciate the extensive visual customization options, though they point out the loose feel of the bundled controller and the lack of a power adapter as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users highlight the console's excellent price-to-game ratio, reliable emulation, and fun four-player local multiplayer, while repeatedly mentioning the inconvenience of missing accessories like a power brick and HDMI cable, as well as occasional concerns about controller build quality and limited backward compatibility.
“Excellent value proposition”
“looks good, with curved corners and an LED light strip”
