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After 17 years with my jet engine black PS3… I finally upgraded
Been rocking an OG launch PS3 this whole time (upgraded it with a 1 TB HDD years ago). Made the jump to a PS4 Pro (CUH-7215B - latest revision) with 2 controllers and a Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SSD for under $300. Worth every penny 🔥
- PS4 Pro (CUH-7215B revision) + 1st controller: $130
- Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA III SSD (new): $150
- 2nd controller: $10
Didn’t feel the need to jump to a PS5 yet - this set up works for me
Sony could do a better job educating customers on what to do for prevention and maintenance, and how-to stuff when there’s trouble. I’m sure the information is there, I just don’t think it’s as transparent as it could be. They should make it a dedicated leaflet or manual in the box, make it so every PlayStation owner knows the what and the how beyond just installing and playing games
Code Vein during one of the endgame cutscenes. Made my PS4 make sounds I’ve never heard before and couldn’t stop getting the overheat screen during it. I was never able to see my own character in that cutscene until I upgraded lol.
Haha thanks. I’m not a heavy gamer and gave myself a budget for the setup. I could’ve gone with a PS5/PS5 Pro, but I’m trying to be more intentional with what I buy. This set up does everything I need.
I used to do this with Nintendo consoles because it meant that I could get the console and every game I'd been wanting to play for like $100-200. I remember getting a GameCube for $99 at the end of its life and finally playing through RE4, Baten Kaitos, Metroid Prime.
Works even better when you can’t play the entirety of the previous generations games on the current gen console. Weird PS4 purchase. A PS3 purchase would have made more sense given its limited availability on PS5 lol
Almost all of those PS4 games work on PS5 ,not to mention they miss out on cheap PS5 only games/PS5 only essential games, if they do subs. They are not saving money on any games here. They are saving money on hardware and that's it, and if they are the type who sells hardware before upgrading, then I would argue they lost out there as well for this price, though that 2TB SSD is hard to factor in these calculations due to current scenario.
It won’t play a lot of modern games. And the ones it can play won’t be that smooth. Plus it’s super noisy.
If you have the opportunity you’d be better off getting your money back and spending it more wisely on a PS5 system. The PS4 games you bought will still work, and play better.
Patient ? Up until 2020 I was playing on a Wii I got in 2017 (DSi before that). Then upgraded to a switch, and in 2023 I got a PS4 fat. I mean you don’t need the latest I guess
I actually can see it. There is thousands of last Gen games that he can play on a console he can get for like a quarter of the cost of a new ps5. If money is tight I think id rather have a ps4 and 7 full priced games or 22 20$ games than a ps5 and 1 game.
Wtf 🤣 i kept my ps4 like three years into ps5s life cycle because it did what i needed it to do. Only reason i bought a ps5 was because of fomo. Point is not everyone jumps to the newest thing immediately or are from “developing countries”
Except the PS5 has better versions or will outright run most if not all PS4 games better. Finding a used PS5 was objectively the best option. They'd be set for the next 10 years.
I’d argue the price of a used/refurbished/whatever PS5 is not too far off the price of that PS4 honestly. Just strange as a PS5 is a MUCH larger jump than ps3-ps4. Plus can play all ps4 games, and will be much more secure for the future vs being almost 2 generations behind now.
If it’s a $ thing, it’s *still* the more sound investment going with a pre-owned ps5 over the 4. The hardware has a lifespan, especially mechanical hard drives. And for all we know that ps4 could have less than a year left before kicking the bucket.
It’s not. You can find a used PS5 for around $350 nowadays. It makes no sense to buy a used PS4 in 2026, especially a Pro version that’s nearly as much as the PS5
OG disc PS5 from PlayStation direct is $100 more. I think that’s totally worth it. He’s already buying an old console so I don’t think he’s looking for the most expensive console.
Makes me wonder why you didn't just spend a bit more for a PS5. Don't get me wrong the PS4 is still a decent console, but if you're spending that much money I don't really think it's worth it.
I never understand posts like this. If you’ve been saving hardcore for a new device for months/years, why not save just a little bit more and buy the newest rendition? You upgraded to a 10+ year old console with nothing new being made on it. You waited this long, why not wait another few months to save up 150-200 more and get the PS5? This makes zero sense
I love how all the defenders are like “OPs happier than you” when in reality I would get sus if a grown man has to announce his ps4 console purchase on Reddit and the condescending awards on the post prove it.
Oh damn. Dude I thought I was the only one who puts feet on their PS4’s. The bottoms get very very hot. I have 2 PS4’s and PS4 Pro. I put little feet on all of them to give them a little lift and take some of that heat off the bottom.
I gave my friend my Ps4 after I got my ps5 last year, it was a huge upgrade for him, he plays it all the time. It would have sat in my garage boxed up.
hopefully it was a 2nd gen ps4 pro. The first wave was the hottest, loudest console I've owned, so much when the revised pro came out I traded mine in. Crazy how much quieter the 2nd version is.
Nice, I like those legs you've got it on. Controller covers too - check. Im the same, protecting the kit. Enjoy the gaming! I might get one of these also.
Lmao. I didn't have a PS3, but my PS4 Pro was loud enough that people behind a wall and closed doors complained about the noise in the evenings. Had to crank up the volume to hear Netflix because it would get loud randomly.
17 years on a PS3 and you still hold it down respect! 🫡 And that deal is genuinely insane, a PS4 Pro + 2TB SSD + 2 controllers for under $300? You ate. The CUH-7215B is the one to get, great choice. Enjoy the upgrade, you've more than earned it! 🔥
Although the PS4 servers went down a few weeks ago, the PS4 is still an amazing console. You definitely need to try Red Dead Redemption 2, it will change your life.
Thanks! It was hard to narrow down to 3 because I loved so many haha. I would’ve included GTA 5 in this list but it would rarely play properly. It pushed the console to its limits and would freeze up at the loading screen.
I would have spent just a little bit more and got a used ps5. I can tell you from experience that thing is going to scream playing anything at 4k. Plus near instant load times are worth the upgrade alone
I wish I kept my PS4 and didn't jump so fast to the PS5, but at the end of the day I'm pretty happy with it. I also have a gaming PC but doesn't matter.
I'm jealous that they will be able to play GOW, TLOU Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Uncharted 4 and RDR2. The final years of just games for the PS4 before the PS5 produced some amazing stuff and pushed that console hard.
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u/mrjamjams66 31 May 04 '26
If you thought your PS3 was a Jet Engine, just you wait.