PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4
	PlayStation 4 console with DualShock 4 controller and PlayStation Camera
Developer	Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer	Sony Computer Entertainment
Product family	PlayStation
Type	Video game console
Generation	Eighth generation
Release date	Original Model:; NA November 15, 2013; EU/AU/BRA November 29, 2013; UAE/SA December 13, 2013; KOR/HK/TAI December 17, 2013; SIN/MAL/SEA December 17, 2013; IND December 18, 2013; JP February 22, 2014; CHN March 20, 2015; PS4 Slim:; September 15, 2016 IND; PS4 Pro:; November 10, 2016 IND;
Retail availability	2013-present
Introductory price	US$399/€399/£349/¥38,980
Discontinued	Japan: January 5, 2021 (all models except PS4 Slim)
Units sold	106 million (as of December 31, 2019)
Units shipped	113.6 million (as of September 30, 2020)
Media	Blu-ray Disc, DVD, USB Storage
Operating system	PlayStation 4 system software
Memory	8 GB GDDR5 (unified)
Storage	Hard drive, 500GB, 1TB (user upgradeable)
Display	Video output formats
Graphics	Semi-custom AMD Radeon GPU (integrated into APU)
Controller input	DualShock 4, PlayStation Move, PlayStation Vita
Camera	PlayStation Camera
Connectivity	802.11 b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 3.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000
Backward; compatibility	No native support; Cloud support planned (Details) PlayStation 2 emulating
Predecessor	PlayStation 3
Successor	PlayStation 5
Website	Country selector

The PlayStation 4 (also known by the abbreviated name PS4)^[6]^[7] is the fourth home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and is not compatible with the PlayStation 3. It was officially announced at a press conference on February 20, 2013 and launched on November 15, 2013. The PlayStation 4 was discontinued in Japan on 5 January 2021.

Sony focused on "social" aspects as a major feature of the console. Although the PS4 has improved social functionality, the features are optional and can be disabled. Users can create or join community groups based on personal interest. Gamers can watch live gameplay of games which their friends are playing. Online friends can join a play session via streaming.^[8]

History

Presentation

Sony invited press to a New York City event on 20 February 2013.^[9] The company announced the event on Thursday 31 January, inviting us to "see the future".^[10]

Add-ons

In 2016, Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR, a virtual reality headset add-on for the PlayStation 4. The PlayStation VR is not included in the pack. It comes with a Mono Headset. The PlayStation VR also has a PlayStation Camera.

Models

There are three different models of the PS4:

PS4 (2013, first model): 1.84 TFLOPS,^[11] 8 GB GDDR5 RAM, 256 MB DDR3 RAM, 2 x USB 3.0,^[12] 500 GB storage, 399 €.
PS4 Slim (2016, replaced PS4): Same technical specifications, smaller housing, more quiet and more energy efficient in operation, 500 GB or 1 TB storage, 249 € (500 GB model), 299 € (1 TB model).
PS4 Pro (2016, more powerful model): 4.198 TFLOPS,^[13] 8 GB GDDR5 RAM, 1 GB DDR3 RAM, more powerful GPU, higher clocked CPU, 3 x USB 3.1,^[14] 1 TB storage, 399 €.

PlayStation 4 Media

Playstation 4 display at E3 2013
The DualShock 4 (DS4) controller made by Sony for the PlayStation 4. It is notable for using a different form factor than previous PlayStation controllers, which had been relatively unchanged since the original PlayStation DualShock. It features new additions such as a headphone jack, touchscreen and light source for the PlayStation Camera.
The PlayStation 4 Camera, which is required for use with the PS VR
A first-generation PlayStation VR
PlayStation Vita can be used for remote play.
A white PlayStation 4 Slim
The PlayStation 4 Pro video game console. Produced by Sony and launched worldwide in November 2016, the Pro is an enhanced model of the original PlayStation 4 that offers extra capabilities through an upgraded GPU, faster RAM and a CPU with a higher clock speed.
Infrared photograph of the PS4 Pro's APU die