"The past few months have been packed full of rumors and gameplay clips released by developers, and now, finally, Sony has made its high-end PS4 Pro available in the UK. With this release, a number of questions pertaining to what the PlayStation 4 Pros has to offer have come up – together with concerns as to why it is so much more expensive. To put it in simple words, not only does the console provide enhanced graphics for all supported games, it is the first to offer native 4K gameplay too. With that, let’s take a look at some of its features:

Overall design

When compared to the PS4, there are certain changes in design that make this version stand out. For instance, Sony has taken away the regular angular design of the launch model and taken on curved edges instead. This move has surely added to the elegance of the console. Measuring 295 x 55 x 327mm, the console still isn’t taller than its predecessor. However, it is a bit heavier than the PS4 and weighs around 3.3kgs.

Apart from literally putting the entire design of the console through an overhaul, there are a few other smaller changes as well that Sony has brought into this version. For instance, the manufacturer has used the PlayStation symbols on the bottom of the console. Instead of just a touch-sensitive button, it features a physical eject button too now. If anything, these changes show how dedicated Sony is to enhancing its products every now and then.

New DualShock 4 Controller

The redesigned PS4 Pro comes with a redesigned DualShock 4 controller. Although the redesign isn’t really ‘all that’, it features a mini light bar on the touch-sensitive panel. This light bar is meant to helped games indicate what all is going on in-game, so when being chased by police in GTA 5, the lights will flash blue and red.

Ports

There aren’t many differences between the standard PS4 and PS4 Pro in terms of ports, apart from a single USB 3.0 port added at the rear of the console. This port will most probably be useful for those interested in buying a PlayStation VR headset. Also, the console comes with an Optical Audio Output for home cinema system users and audiophiles. Sony has also upgraded the HDMI port to HDMI 2.0 to make way for a 4K output.

Features and performance

When compared to other consoles, the PS4 Pro guarantees to deliver a ‘premium’ gaming experience. There are quite a few features that set it apart from the rest. To begin with, it features a 4K output, which means it will be possible for those who do not have a 4K TV to benefit from higher resolution. In terms of performance, it features the same AMD Jaguar x86-64 8-core CPU as the standard launch PS4. However, the Pro version boasts of a 30 percent boost in clock speed as it goes up from 1.6GHz to 2.1 GHz.

Overall, a fantastic product that features some brilliant updates that are sure to lure gamers around the world! "