PS4 Pro - Answers to All Questions - PlayStation 4

PS4 Pro - Answers to All Questions - PlayStation 4

All you need to know about "pumped" PS4 Pro

PlayStation is a new product for users of video game consoles. PS4 the Pro - a powerful new family in PS4. With it, you get the best quality playback of games, like on your HDTV, and a new TV that supports 4K.

PS4 Pro - Answers to All Questions - PlayStation 4

Improved performance in comparison with conventional PS4 PS4 makes the Pro the most powerful systems PlayStation - and in many ways it is superior to all other game consoles. We are delighted with the system and we know that you'll want to learn more about it. That's why we put together this list of questions and answers.

It will be constantly updated with new questions, details, features - up to 10 November, when the new system goes on sale. If you have questions that could not find an answer, ask them in the comments below and we'll add them to the list.
And now it's time to get acquainted with the PS4 Pro!

PS4 Pro: Basic Questions

What is the Pro PS4?

PS4 the Pro - is a more powerful version of the PS4 system, which provides the output images and streaming video in 4K resolution, which supports the HDR, capable of a smoother and more stable frame rates. Already at the time of release some games for PS4 PS4 will be on the Pro look better and run more smoothly, and developers will have new tools to create a more detailed and realistic game worlds. How to use the new features depends on the developers themselves and their creations. Some examples were demonstrated at the PlayStation Meeting 2016 .

Important note: PS4 Pro - this is not a new generation of consoles. After its premiere your PS4 games will not be considered obsolete. She did not make a split in the community PS4 users. PS4 Pro - it's part of PS4 family.

When PS4 Pro will be available and at what price?
PS4 Pro will go on sale on November 10 for a suggested retail price of 34,999 rubles.

Will there be separate or exclusive games just for PS4 Pro?
Exclusive games only for PS4 Pro will not. Since the Pro PS4 PS4 and ordinary belong to one family, both systems are fully compatible with all previous, current and future games for the PS4 and PlayStation VR. All games for the PS4 - this is the game for the PS4 Pro, and vice versa.

It is assumed that all the games for the PS4, which will appear after the PS4 Pro November 10 will support enhanced features PS4 Pro - immediately, or, in some cases, shortly after the release via downloadable updates. Some have already issued before the game after the upgrade will also receive support functions PS4 Pro, including "of Uncharted 4: The path of the thief," "One of us. An updated version of "," Infamous: Second Son, "" Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor », Deus Ex: Mankind Divided etc.

Have to pay to maintain the possibility of the game began to PS4 Pro?
Publishers and developers are no restrictions in this matter, but we do not expect the paid upgrades receive the distribution. All updates to the version for PS4 Pro for existing PS4-exclusives (for example, «inFamous: First Light" or «Uncharted 4: The path of the thief") will be free.

Are all the games for the PS4 will be compatible with the PS4 Pro?
Yes, all existing at the moment of the game for the PS4 is completely compatible with the PS4 Pro. If developers want to add enhancements for PS4 Pro in the previously released games for the PS4, they can do it through downloadable updates.

Will the SIE to continue to sell and maintain the usual PS4?
Yes. PS4 Pro - PS4 natural development platform, to which, of course, applies to the usual PS4 system. PS4 Pro is designed for players who are interested in the most current innovations in the world of gaming. Whether you want to buy a new system or continue to play the normal PS4 system, your console will still be an excellent gaming system.

Do I need to PS4 Pro TV that supports 4K?

No. For TVs with 4K PS4 Pro system can play back the image in a much higher resolution than a conventional PS4. However, on your HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p) PS4 Pro still improve the quality of the game.

What are the advantages to not PS4 Pro 4K HDTV-?

PS4 Pro offers advantages even on an HDTV without the support of 4K. Depending on how the developers decide to use a more powerful processor capacity, with support for the game PS4 Pro will vary higher or more stable frame rates, more detailed character models and objects, improved the overall quality of the image and other visual enhancements. To see how games used PS4 Pro power, see one of the first gaming videos on our YouTube channel .

In addition, games for PS4 with a resolution lower than 1080p (maximum quality for HDTV) will be played with the increased resolution of 1080p on an HDTV.

The table contains data about what image gives PS4 Pro on different types of TVs.

What permissions supports PS4 Pro?

For TVs with support for 4K game can be played with a resolution up to 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels., Or 2160p). In games played HDTV with 1080p resolution.

Will the PS4 Pro support my already downloaded games for the PS4, the saved data and lists of friends PlayStation Network?
Yes. PS4 Pro exists in the same digital ecosystem as usual PS4; they belong to the same network PlayStation Network and one community PS4. This means that you can start playing the game at the Pro PS4, download the saved data in the network storage using the PS Plus (sold separately), and then continue on a normal PS4 system in another room. Of course, all of the materials and the saved data that you have already purchased on the PS4, fully and immediately compatible with the PS4 Pro.

What if I already have regular PS4? Is there any simple way to transfer my games, saved data and video clips recorded with the Share function, with the usual on PS4 PS4 Pro?
Yes. You can copy your games, saved data, video, and screenshots, system settings, and other data with the standard system PS4 PS4 on the Pro using a regular Ethernet cable. So you can transfer data from one of the usual PS4 to another usual PS4, with the PS4 the Pro at the usual PS4 and one PS4 the Pro to another PS4 the Pro, if both systems are installed to update the system software version 4.00 or higher, and use the same account PSN.

In addition, you can log into the PSN on PS4 Pro, go to the library of their games, and data and re-download the game and materials purchased earlier. Your saved data in the network storage will also be transferred.

It will Somehow improved DUAL-SHOCK 4?

The latest version of the controller DUAL-SHOCK 4 PS4 will be attached to the Pro, as well as a new, lightweight PS4 system. But any new functionality it is not intended. The new controller DUAL-SHOCK 4 light from the light panel is carried out on the touch panel in the form of a luminous band of the same color as the light panel. It also supports communication over USB, not only Bluetooth. All controllers DUAL-SHOCK 4, starting with the first released with the PS4, fully supported PS4 Pro; Updated controllers DUAL-SHOCK 4 will also be supported by all models PS4 system.

PS4 Pro: Specifications

The PS4 Pro Differs from ordinary The PS4?
PS4 Pro much more powerful than the usual PS4. Superior graphics processor PS4 Pro inherits many features from the AMD Polaris modern architecture, but also contains some innovative features. It is much more efficient than conventional GPUs PS4.

In general, this increased computing power enables developers to implement more demanding hardware performance visual effects and features, including a smoother and more stable frame rates, 4K imaging support, advanced graphics capabilities, and so on. D.

What setting output video supports PS4 Pro?

At the time of release PS4 Pro supports all the settings of HD video output, that is, in the usual PS4. And most importantly, PS4 Pro supports output to a resolution 4K settings for 2160p YUV420 and 2160p RGB (recommended format if it is supported by your TV) and at up to 60 frames per second when connected to a TV 4K via Premium HDMI cable (or HDMI 2.0 ).

Does PS4 Pro High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Yes, PS4 Pro fully supports HDR10 at the time of release. HDR10 - common format HDR, used by major entertainment companies.

What is HDR?

High dynamic range (High Dynamic Range or HDR) - it is a new standard for screens with a significantly increased color depth and contrast compared to the standard dynamic range, somewhat outdated standard used today in conventional HDTV. In general terms, the materials supporting HDR standard playback on a TV standard HDR gives significantly better, more saturated image, approximate to the natural perception of the human eye. This means deeper black retaining clear detail, more vivid glare, and a much wider range of colors that can not be played on older HDTV.

Unfortunately, it is simply impossible to show all the advantages of HDR technology, because it requires the screen and materials to support HDR. But you can watch this video from Sony with simulated shots "before" and "after."

Will the PS4 Pro support Dolby Vision HDR?

Who support Dolby Vision is planned.

Do I need to PS4 Pro special equipment?
Only if you want to use 4K and HDR. In other cases - no. As usual PS4, PS4 Pro system fully supports existing HD TV (720p / 1080i / 1080p). PS4 Pro can also support output of 4K-signal TV with support for 4K Premium HDMI cable (one such cable will enter the PS4 Pro kit). To enjoy the HDR capabilities, you'll need an HDTV support HDR10 format, as well as games or other materials HDR10 format.

In addition to better performance in games, features and support 4K streaming video in 4K resolution, if there is still some advantages to PS4 Pro?
Yes. In PS4 Pro standard has a hard drive capacity of 1 TB, the faster the module Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac) and a third connector USB 3.1 Gen.1 on the rear panel. On PS4 Pro will be better to go play format PlayStation VR, work better streaming functions such as Share Play and "Remote Play" resolution will play video recorded with SHARE button.

The rest of the PS4 Pro is very similar to the regular PS4. This also applies to the user interface and functionality.

Why use Premium HDMI cable to connect the PS4 Pro to a TV with 4K?
For the best possible playback requires PS4 Pro system, TV with 4K input connector Premium HDMI (often denoted in blue) and Premium HDMI cable. Premium HDMI cable is supplied with the PS4 Pro, but if you need longer, then make sure that the selected cable meets the standard Premium HDMI.

The new Premium HDMI format supports 4K signal transmission with a frequency of 60 frames per second (60 Hz). Cables High Speed ​​HDMI over the old format (eg, HDMI 1.4) technically can play 4K-4K TVs signal, but the frame rate is limited to 30 per second (30 Hz).

What else you need to know about the support PS4 Pro 4K TVs?
Given that the 4K standard and HDR are now the latest technology, we recommend that you carefully read the documentation to your TV 4K, to fully understand its capabilities.

Will the PS4 Pro support the VR the PlayStation?

PS4 Pro will fully support the PlayStation VR, as usual PS4. It is important to note that the maximum resolution of the built-in screen PlayStation VR - 1920 x 1080; it does not support 4K resolution. In addition, PS VR HDR headset does not support function.

Thus, the increased power of PS4 Pro VR gives developers the opportunity to improve the quality of the graphics, make it more smooth and more stable frame rates and make visual improvements in supported games. Developers can add PS4 Pro features in the game PS VR after their release from the downloadable updates.

What games will support PS VR function PS4 Pro?
Because no PS VR, no PS4 Pro has not yet been reached at the time of publication of this material, we will only list specific game closer to the PS4 Pro output.

Entertainment in 4K resolution

Does PS4 Pro drives Ultra 4K Blu-ray?
No, built-in PS4 Pro Blu-ray drive does not support the new format Ultra 4K Blu-ray Disc. Supports such as Blu-ray discs, as well as in the usual PS4. However, Blu-ray Disc Player application supports improved data quality from DVD and Blu-ray Disc.

What opportunities 4K-entertainment will support the PS4 Pro?
To develop applications for streaming in 4K for Netflix and YouTube. While the streaming broadcast in 4K is just beginning to develop other services in the future will also offer video in 4K.

Are there any movies or TV series in 4K in the PlayStation Store?
We do not plan this at the time of release PS4 Pro, but the PlayStation Network team is working on it.

Other Questions

How big PS4 Pro?
PS4 Pro a bit more than the usual models of the PS4, released in 2013, its size will be approximately 295 × 55 × 327 mm (width × height × length).

Will the owners of the Pro PS4 a performance advantage in multiplayer games to users of conventional systems PS4?
In general, no. Game testing and adjustment of the balance provided by developers, and although the PS4 Pro is really more powerful and will provide a smoother and more stable frame rates in supported games, the developers have a variety of ways to prevent the violation of game balance.

Will there be changes in the remote playback or Share Play on PS4 Pro?
Yes, increased power PS4 Pro processors provide a significant improvement in streaming with sufficient capacity of the Internet channel. Remote playback on a PC, Mac, or Xperia will enable broadcast streamed gameplay on PS4 Pro system with a resolution of up to 1080p. Members Share Play Plain PS4 PS4 or the Pro can also show his game to the Pro PS4 system with a resolution of up to 1080p.

And for remote playback and Share Play adaptive streaming technology PS4 Pro will optimize the quality of the broadcast to the maximum possible with the available bandwidth of the Internet channel. We recommend using a wired connection Ethernet-connection with at least 15 MB / s (not Wi-Fi).

Will the SHARE button to record video of a higher quality when you play the PS4 Pro?
Writing is happening in games that support the possibility of PS4 the Pro, using the SHARE button on the controller DUALSHOCK 4, you get game videos and screen shots in a higher resolution than conventional PS4 . Features depend on the specific game, but some of the projects supported by record videos at resolutions up to 1080p and screen shots with a resolution up to 3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels.

Will I be able to translate your game higher quality?
Yes. At the time of release you will be able to show streaming video on YouTube with a resolution of up to 1080p at 60 frames per second.

Suitable if new 4K TVs from Sony for PS4 Pro?

We do not give specific recommendations for PS4 Pro, but Sony has long and successfully engaged in the development of TV sets with the most advanced technology and their reputation extends to the TV that supports 4K.

What size 4K TV should I buy?

We can not give formal recommendations on the size of the TV, as it depends on the room size, the distance from the seat to the screen and the type of materials. 4K movies and games offer a four times higher resolution than conventional 1080p signal, therefore, buy 4K TV with a large screen enough to fully enjoy the enormous potential 4K.

If you pick up a TV that supports 4K for PS4 Pro, we recommend that you keep an eye model with HDR10 support, to get richer and clearer image in games and movies, supporting HDR10.

If I use the PS4 the Pro TV 4K, and the game for the PS4 without functions PS4 the Pro, it will be played back in 4K?
Yes, older games for the PS4 without special functions PS4 the Pro will be played in the resolution of 4K on PS4 the Pro and the TV that supports 4K with cable Premium HDMI. However, you will not notice any visual improvement without support PS4 Pro functions.