If the Slim does have one drawback over the original, it’s the removal of the SPDIF port, which will impact soundbars that require an optical connection.

The 1tb SSD is the favorite option for the vast majority of power users who seek the ultimate performance. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U. That console does offer a massive jump in power over the PS4 and, though there are shortages, it's going to be easier to find than the now discontinued mid-gen upgrade PS4 Pro. It also consumes a lot less power than the regular PS4 console, giving you energy efficiency savings. Cast your mind back to when the original PlayStation 4 hit the scene, and you may remember that its unconventional shape drew quite a bit of attention when it was first revealed.There is still no rear-facing USB port, which is annoying for those looking to plug in a PS4 Camera snugly into the back to avoid unsightly cables, but there are still 2 in the front. In terms of performance, the difference is really unnoticeable among all SSD brands on the PS4 platform. Plus, the PS5 is backwards compatible with the best PS4 games, so you won't miss out on the back catalogue. If you don't already have a PS4 and have a 1080p TV and just want an affordable option to play PS4 games, the PS4 Slim is a sensible choice.

You can also check out our review of the original PS4, review of the PS4 Slim, and review of the PS4 Pro. Although the new console has got through the worst of its availability problems, the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro are still offering a compelling gaming experience given they can run some cross-generation games. All SSDs laid out below are premium brands that proved highly-consistent performance and very solid reliability. While its benefits are most evident when coupled with a 4K TV, it is capable of supersampling certain games on 1080p displays.The same symbols are found stuck to the bottom too, acting as feet to raise the machine off a surface for improved airflow. Yes, plenty of the latest releases are being released across the generations, so if you pick up a PS4 you won’t immediately be left behind.

Just keep your important applications and games on the internal SSD, whereas the rest are on the external storage. In fact, it’s not substantially quicker than the model it replaces, but the extended lifespan is certainly worth the modest investment.The top-mounted colored light bar indicator – showing sleep, wake and off statuses – gets dropped in favor of small illuminated dots over the power button (which are actually harder to see, so take care before unplugging the unit). So, whether the Samsung 860 Evo is a good purchase depends mainly on the only thing the manufacturer did not want to tell us before the launch: pricing.