Why is PS 4 Pro not on sale? Don't buy Sony PS4 and PS4 Pro now - it will be a waste of money. Many users are scratching their heads over the name of the new console: why PRO? In the case of the iPad Pro, everything is clear - this is a tablet for artists, doctors, teachers
In the comments I would like to call out not PC trolls and not Xbox owners.
First of all, I’m calling out to those who already have a PS4 Pro - it’s very interesting what kind of TV you’re using with and how efficiently everything works out for you. I myself have not yet switched to a 4K TV, I’m going to find the optimal device for Pro.
I play in front of an FHD TV and I can’t say that everything is bad - in theory, I can continue to do this further, but my innate perfectionism doesn’t allow me to. If there is an opportunity to unleash the potential of the PS4 Pro, then it should be done at least out of sporting interest!
Well, now let's talk about everything in order. And from the very beginning.
Take it or wait?
If you have a regular FullHD TV? You can wait for now. Yes, you and I will get higher-quality graphics - good rendering of details, we will see further on the map, everything will be more dense, beautiful, bright - but this is not 4K or HDR!
Just the basic capabilities of the console, nothing more. Whether this is good or not, it seems to me that if you are going to start an update, then take the complete set, a new console and TV. Otherwise there is little point in it.
BUT. if you already have a TV with 4K and HDR, you’d like to evaluate it quickly new graphics in PS4 games, then go ahead and update quickly. By the way, the console is not that expensive, about 30,000 rubles, if you have a regular PS4 and you successfully sell it on the secondary market, then the “firmware” will cost even less.
I don’t advise you to buy a set-top box somewhere in unclear places; it’s better to buy it with a guarantee, as it should be.
TV question
My friends and I found the optimal TV for PS4 Pro, or one of the most optimal, called Sony KD49XD8077, it is not bad in all respects - design, picture, Input Lag, everything is quite suitable for the console.
As users say, when managing HDMI inputs when connecting a PS4 Pro, you need to select advanced control. And try different HDMI connectors! And still need to use complete cable! And you need to know whether HDCP 2.2 is supported by your TV - it better be!
I say all this to the fact that with televisions really confusing and Sony is not trying to somehow alleviate it by releasing a guide for the PS4 buyer. Among the official questions and answers there is also a vague explanation about TV:
“Are Sony's new 4K TVs good for PS4 Pro? "We're not making any specific recommendations for the PS4 Pro at this time, but Sony has a long history of developing state-of-the-art TVs and their reputation extends to 4K TVs."
And this, of course, Weird– after all, a person must clearly understand what characteristics his TV should have. Let's say, what are the optimal performance characteristics? Resolution, connectors, capabilities, cables, HDR? What to do in case of any problems?
As I understand it, all these answers rest on the shoulders of journalists. Now I have to wander around different stores with the set-top box in order to choose the best TV for readers and for myself - this is not too funny, but there is no other option. At Sony, I repeat, they don’t want to make our life easier! Not that I'm complaining, not at all - the PS4 Pro for the money is the perfect thing for 4K development in general - it's just really weird.
Are you planning to buy a TV for PS4 Pro? smoke forums, read the articles and try it yourself, because no one will forbid you to bring the set-top box to the store, connect it and see on the spot what happens. Moreover, TVs with 4K and HDR cost a lot, the same Sony KD49XD8077 is about 80,000 rubles.
Yes, the screen diagonal of this TV is 50 inches, suitable for a small living room, if you play in a large room or even in a studio, I advise you to choose a larger diagonal.
Additional sweet features
I recommend it to everyone don't forget about the sound– no matter what kind of TV you have on TV, you still can’t expect anything good, so when circumstances allow, I use soundbars. I tried a couple, the inexpensive Bose Solo 5 (about 18,000 rubles, there are cheaper ones) - despite the price, the BF1 allows you to hear every bullet in your ear and the game becomes much more interesting.
Second gadget - Sonos PLAYBAR, this is actually a song, I listen to music and watch movies with him, but in games it is POWERFUL, however, always if there is a risk that neighbors will come to visit. The difference in price is great (the Sonos PLAYBAR costs about 70,000 rubles), but the result is noticeably different, with the “playbar” you are driving a tank and it feels like you are really driving a tank, the tracks are ringing, the engine is growling, the shots are juicy, as if there really is an attack under the window . Overall, it's worth every penny invested.
If you need privacy, a headset has been a big help lately. HyperX Cloud Stinger, many colleagues are delighted with it, me too - in terms of price-quality ratio, this is generally one of the best headsets for PS4 Pro and PS4. It costs about 5,000 rubles, very good quality sound, a very good microphone with the ability to turn it off (returned and turned off), design without childish bells and whistles, metal headband.
Can you recommend other accessories for PS4 Pro, I was just expressing my opinion. Considering how much effort and money developers are now investing in sound, it’s somehow stupid to limit yourself to TV speakers or a wretched included headset.
Well, should I take it or not?
I really liked the expression “for growth” - accordingly, you can buy a PS4 Pro, understanding that the 30,000 rubles spent will lead to a long trail of expenses: the right TV, the right sound (don’t forget about the sound!), games.
If you already have an established collection, then many toys will receive updates for Pro, and new items in 2017 will immediately be released in versions for PS4 Slim and Pro. It turns out that “proshka” is an update between generations of consoles, a kind of letter s, like in the iPhone world. Many people say that it’s bad that PS did this, why did they do this, why - but I personally won’t cry.
Since the release of the well-known Playstation 4 console on the world market, it has caused enormous popularity among today's gamers. Within a few weeks, the demand for this game console broke all similar records. The developers themselves, the well-known company Sony, were not ready to fulfill the volume of delivery of the Playstation 4 itself, which the global gaming market demanded from them. If you are tormented by the question of whether it is worth buying a PS4 Pro at all, figure it out technical specifications or is it worth changing your old PS4 to a new pro version, then it’s up to you to deal with this issue. If you have already decided on this issue, then it’s time to move on to the actual purchase of the console and ask yourself the following question: which Sony Playstation 4 Pro should you buy Eurotest or Rostest?
The American gaming audience and other Asian countries were the first to purchase the PlayStation 4. After a little time, the console was able to appear in other European markets, but these same markets were not included in Russia. The demand for the console was enormous, within a few days a huge number of people were able to purchase it, which is why this console arrived in sharp shortage on the Russian market, because of all this, prices for the PS4 rose sharply. Dealers realized that it would be stupid to miss such an opportunity, and after a while Playstation time 4 at a market price of 18,990 rubles, rose to the critical level of 25,000 rubles. But some Russian companies were able to purchase the console at a market minimum price than the same electronics stores. But a sharp decline in the price of PS4 never happened; this version still competes in the market price, despite the fact that in other countries this console from the same version costs much less.
Is it necessary to buy a PS4 with RosTest, and will it be beneficial to the buyer? What is the difference between Rostest and Eurotest?
First of all, it is worth noting that PS4 with RosTest has filled the current Russian market. Despite the fact that in the same Asian and European countries, this model can be purchased at a very low price.
To answer this question, first you should compare the Playstation 4 RosTest and the Playstation 4, which was imported from other countries and could not receive the RosTest.
Sony Playstation 4 RosTest
A set-top box that is primarily intended for sale on the Russian market, this certificate is filled out at the special customs office of Sony Russia. In accordance with all the rules, a special certificate is issued for this console, but the buyer will not see this certificate in any way, only thanks to this certificate the price of the Playstation 4 has increased significantly. For the buyer, this certificate is established by the manufacturer, who designates it with a special icon (symbol) that will be engraved on the console itself.
Pros and cons of Playstation 4 with RosTest:
1) Provides an official guarantee for Sony service.
The buyer can contact the Sony service center at any time and will not be refused repairs.
+Sony service centers are located in almost all major cities Russia.
At the beginning of the repair, the service center performs pre-repair diagnostics, which can take up to ten days.
-There were often cases when the service center was not interested in repairing the set-top box as quickly as possible, which led to the fact that the usual repair of the set-top box took up to 45 days, and if spare parts were missing, the repair was extended to 60 days.
-In service centers, it often happens that there are simply no spare parts, since, like any official, they order everything from the factory and do not store it in warehouses. That is why the repair period for the console can take a long time. Among other things, the service center, without identifying the causes of the malfunction, sends the set-top box for diagnostics; this also increases the repair period.
-Many users complained that after the repair, they were given a huge bill for replacing one or another part. But of course, all these details are discussed with the client before the very start of the repair, so that subsequently there are no complaints from the client.
2) Software with additional settings for the home region.
+Supports absolutely all movie discs, including the BlueRay format.
-Software and additional software for the PlayStation 4 Rostest are often released later than for other consoles that are from a different region.
Ps: the user can change all the settings independently, without any specialist, this should not cause any problems.
3) As mentioned above, the PlayStation 4 Rostest is much more expensive, and this price difference is several thousand, just for the sake of the sticker.
PlayStation 4 “not RosTest” (Ps 4 Pro Eurotest)
In other regions of the world where the PlayStation 4 does not have RosTest (for example, consoles sold in Europe are called PS4 Pro Eurotest, because they undergo appropriate testing and receive this marking), they are sold at the minimum price, that is, at the price set the company itself. Many users are beginning to wonder what determines this price category? We will try to answer this question.
The thing is that the current market in European countries has a single economic space, which means that the prices for gaming products are the same, as well as for all game consoles.
The PlayStation 4 game console can be purchased at the lowest price in the USA and Asia, where the manufacturer itself is located.
Based on all this, prices for the PlayStation 4 have risen sharply not only with RosTest, but also because sales of the console itself have increased several times.
What is the difference between the PlayStation 4 console “not RosTest” and RosTest?
In essence, this does not say anything, the prefix with RosTest is the same prefix, only sold with a special certificate that confirms the quality of the mutual product. Almost all current game consoles, including Sony PlayStation are manufactured at the same factory, and then the goods are bought by different countries and there the sellers themselves pack the goods in various covers, seal them, and set the price category.
But despite all the pricing policies of Sony in many countries, the situation is such that in some large countries the prices set for the set-top box are much cheaper, despite the fact that Sony itself is increasing the price category for its products in Russian Territory. And the quantity of goods in European and Asian countries is always sufficient, despite the high demand for goods. Based on all this, we can say with confidence that prices in the Russian Federation for a game console have increased sharply not only because of RosTest, but also for the load of goods itself.
Does the PlayStation 4 game console have any unauthorized accessories or other software that is not intended for Russian users?
Why do some buyers do not want to buy a gray product, thereby perceiving it to be of lower quality than the same product from other countries?
It is safe to say that the set-top box intended for users from Russia is no different from the same product in European and Asian countries. Usually, Russian citizens think that inferior and worn-out goods are brought to the market, but this is all just superstition. The developers produce the PlayStation 4 console in single batches, they do not create it to order for anyone, only some products are divided into a certain quantity of goods for a particular region. The entire batch of consoles is produced under a common standard, the same software, and customized for a specific region.
What are the main differences between the PlayStation 4 Eurotest and RosTest?
So, how can you even tell if you have gotten your hands on a console that was released specifically for the European or Russian markets (I’m not talking, of course, about the way to find out from the description on the store’s website)? European models of PS4 Pro consoles may have the following names: CUH-1002A, 1102A, 1003A, 1103A, 1004A, 1104A, 7016B. The model for Russia may be called: CUH-1008A, 1108A, 7008B. You can check your model number by finding it on the box and console: 
1) Currently, the PlayStation 4 console does not support Russian formats such as Blue-Ray. But the developers themselves assure that this problem will be eliminated in the near future; they want to completely update their product. But it is also worth noting the fact that the set-top box also does not support some American disc formats. The developers also want to eliminate this limitation.
2) The set-top box that is sold in the Asian market is slightly different from the same set-top boxes that are sold in other world markets. For example: on an Asian console, the meaning of the buttons is located differently than on other consoles. Those users who would like to purchase an Asian console will be able to do so in the near future; the developers said that another major update will be released in the near future: thanks to which all users will be able to change the meaning of the buttons at their discretion.
3) The last difference between PCT and non-PCT consoles is, of course, that the absence of PCT allows for the possibility of warranty service on the territory of the Russian Federation. But it's not that a big problem for buyers, because having bought a gray console in a store, many official services have special service centers where they can diagnose the set-top box. Despite the fact that the prefix is without PCT.
To summarize: should I buy a PlayStation 4 console RosTest or without PCT?
So, to summarize, it is worth saying that on the day of writing the article, the price of the Sony PS4 Pro Eurotest game console (model CUH-7016B) is approximately 26,000 rubles, ps4 pro Rostest (model CUH-7008B) is approximately 34,000 rubles. Is it worth overpaying 8,000 rubles for the opportunity to play licensed blu-ray films on it from discs purchased in the Russian Federation? In my opinion, definitely not, but here everyone decides for himself.
Users who have no convictions should undoubtedly think about whether they should overpay for a set-top box that has incomprehensible certificates and other stickers with PCT symbols. Official representatives have fooled the naive seller more than once, but the likelihood of receiving a rejected product from such a famous company as Sony is very low. It’s better to take a broken set-top box to the nearest service center and pay for repairs than to buy a set-top box with the PCT, overpay more than two hundred dollars, and in the future also have to pay for repairs. Many companies value their clients very much and always take steps to meet them. Specialty stores value their customers and offer their products at very low prices, and, among other things, provide a warranty card for their products, regardless of whether the product has a sticker or a certificate from the PCT.
Game consoles from the PlayStation 4 line are in great demand all over the world, but constant competition with Xbox One this year will force Sony to significantly reduce the cost of its consoles, analyst Michael Pachter reported today. According to him, by the end of 2017, prices for PS4 and PS4 Pro all over the world will be reduced, quite significantly – by $50.
After a price cut this year, it will be possible to buy a PlayStation 4 for $249, while the flagship PS4 Pro model will cost customers $349. These prices are $50 lower than current prices, so the cost increase can be considered significant. A lower price will allow Sony consoles to better compete with Microsoft products. The latter, in turn, is not going to lower the cost of its products in the coming months.
If Sony reduces the price of the top-end gaming console PS4 Pro, it will be $150 cheaper than a similar model from the Xbox One lineup, that is, model X. All this will lead to the fact that the inflated price will greatly undermine sales of the console from Microsoft, since PlayStation 4 Pro, which produces a similar level of performance, will be almost half the price, and therefore more interesting in the eyes of buyers.
Thus, those wishing to buy a PS4 or PS4 Pro should postpone the purchase for a couple of months until Sony lowers the official cost of its game consoles worldwide. The source says that this should happen this fall, so the wait won’t be long. With the $50 saved, you can buy an additional gamepad or some exclusive game.
