Sony's own movie rental platform is available too if you're looking for the latest Hollywood releases. Motion Sensor, Player Identification, Touchpad, Speaker, Gyro Sensor, Charging via USB, Concave Analog Sticks, Headset Connection via 3.

The first PS4 mixed shiny and matte plastics, but the PS4 Slim extends the matte black finish all over the console.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.

Since its launch a few years ago, the PlayStation 4 has developed a very compelling library of both exclusive and cross-platform games. What's perhaps more annoying is the complete removal of the optical out audio socket, which could cause headaches for those with older AV equipment.The PS4 Slim comes with the same accessories as the launch PS4: a DualShock 4 gamepad, a monaural wired earpiece, a power cable, an HDMI cable, and a micro USB cable. Simply plug in the included HDMI and power cables and connect to the internet to download the console's various patches and updates. 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. Another benefit to this console is that is easily convertible – if you want to expand HDD capacity as it is filling up and struggling, carrying this out yourself is relatively straightforward. I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs and everything you might want to connect to them.

The slimmed down PS4 that debuted in 2016 more-or-less retained the core visual identity of the first PlayStation 4, but made the parallelogram package even more compact, smoothing off some of the edges. It also consumes a lot less power than the regular PS4 console, giving you energy efficiency savings. Overall, the PS5 is the smart option to save for if you really want to future-proof for the next few years of PlayStation games. An award-winning games journalist, Vic brings experience from IGN, Eurogamer and more to the TechRadar table.

With some of the biggest and best games available on PS4 and millions of players worldwide, everyone's here waiting for you. If you want to dig deeper into the differences between the two PS4 consoles, then check out our head-to-head guide: PS4 Pro vs PS4: what's the difference? While it's much newer and currently has far fewer games, the Nintendo Switch stands as an intriguing alternative with its ability to function portably as a handheld game system, and the Xbox One S has some nice media playback benefits.