Sony announces PlayStation 4 Pro with support for 4K resolution in games

PlayStation 4 Pro - the official name of the console, code-named Neo. This is the first update to the hardware of the original PlayStation 4, three years after its debut.

Externally, the console follows the design of the original PlayStation 4, having increased with the additional "floor" and deprived of glossy parts. Upgrading the hardware component comprises a processor with a higher frequency, powerful new graphics subsystem, support for 4K resolution and HDR technology. Also, the console will be equipped with a hard drive to 1TB. Moreover, support for 4K PlayStation 4 Pro honest: the game will be broadcast in that resolution. In confirmation of these words Sony has revealed fragments of Spider-Man and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided in 4Q.

PlayStation 4 Pro will receive improved support for head-mounted display PlayStation VR due to higher resolution and graphics quality.

It is important that the console will be sold on a par with the original PlayStation 4, but does not replace it, and all the new games will be available for both versions of the console. In this case, Sony managed to keep a very democratic price for a new console. It goes on sale on November 10 and it costs $ 399, as in the PlayStation 4 at the start three years ago.

Also, today was presented the updated version of the original PlayStation 4 will retain the same name. It will replace its predecessor on the shelves of more "tasty" price of $ 299 and go on sale in most markets 15 September.

The updated console become much more compact, but has retained a recognizable design. In addition, her body no longer contains a glossy parts: the entire surface is matte, and rounded corners replaced sharp. Slightly changed the location of the ports on the front panel, and there were mechanical key on and eject the disc. Also disappeared optical audio input.

Performance console has not changed, and the set-top box to yield the palm in the matter referred to above 4 PlayStation Pro. The basic version is still equipped with a hard drive capacity of 500 GB. Complete with an updated console comes slightly modified DualShock controller 4. The only difference from the original is the presence of the transparent strips on the touch panel, which translates color front LED strip player, not only in the surrounding space.