Sony PlayStation 4 500GB
Score: 44/100
Sony PlayStation Classic
Score: 41/100Rankings
The Sony PlayStation 4 500GB (Renewed) is a refurbished eighth-generation console offering solid 1080p performance, a large game library, and VR support. It includes a DualShock 4 controller but is limited by its modest storage, lack of 4K/HDR, and older connectivity standards.
The PlayStation Classic is a miniature replica of the original PS1 that offers 20 preloaded games and HDMI output for modern TVs. Its nostalgic design and plug-and-play simplicity appeal to retro fans, but limited storage, lack of modern features, and PAL speed issues limit its appeal.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.84 TFLOPSbest | — | |
1.6 GHzbest | 1.5 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 1 GB | |
500 GBbest | 16 GB | |
1 Gbpsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.22 kg | 0.17 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 165 W | 5 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15.24 cm | 10.16 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.6 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
System Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 1 GB |
Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 720p |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 16 GB |
Storage Type | HDD | eMMC |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi | true | false |
Ethernet Port | true | false |
Bluetooth | true | false |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Max) (W) | 165 W | 5 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.22 kg | 0.1701 kg |
Height (cm) | 15.24 cm | 10.16 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the PS4 for its powerful hardware, intuitive UI, and standout DualShock 4 controller, while noting the lack of 4K/HDR and modest storage as trade-offs against higher-end variants.
Everyday users appreciate the console's reliability, value, and the quality of the DualShock 4, often noting that it works like new out of the box, but complain about fan noise, limited storage, and older Wi-Fi standards.
“Works perfectly, looks almost new.”
“Fast shipping, everything included, no issues.”
“Great value for the price-plays all my favorite games.”
Professional reviewers praised the PlayStation Classic's faithful recreation of the original hardware and its plug-and-play convenience, but overwhelmingly criticized its weak game lineup, PAL-related frame-rate problems, lack of upscaling, and outdated controllers.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 lack of modern features.
