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CPU1 field
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Jaguar 8-core processor at 1.6 GHz. | Nvidia Tegra X1, 4 × ARM Cortex-A57 at 1.02 GHz. |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | No | No |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Compute Power | 1.84 TFLOPs. | About 0.39 TFLOPs docked (FP32). |
| Graphics Engine | AMD GCN-based GPU, 18 compute units at 800 MHz. | Nvidia Maxwell GPU, 256 CUDA cores at 768 MHz docked / up to 384 MHz handheld. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | Up to 1080p output. | 1080p docked; 720p on the 6.2-inch LCD in handheld mode. |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 60 Hz. | 60 Hz. |
| VRR & HDR | HDR10 supported on compatible TVs; no Variable Refresh Rate. | No |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 15 September 2016 | 3 March 2017 (revised longer-battery model August 2019) |
| Status | Discontinued in most markets (superseded by PS5) | Available |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 unified memory. | 4 GB LPDDR4. |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 for controllers/headsets. | 4.1 (Bluetooth audio enabled by a 2021 update). |
| Ethernet | Standard Gigabit. | Via USB LAN adapter (sold separately). |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 output (1080p, HDR10 via firmware update). | HDMI 1.4 output via the dock (1080p 60 Hz). |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB-A (SuperSpeed 3.1 Gen 1) on the front. | 1 × USB-C on the console; dock adds 2 × USB-A 2.0 and 1 × USB-A 3.0. |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band. | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $299.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $299.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦420,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦420,000 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | User-replaceable 2.5-inch internal drive; external USB 3.0 HDD supported for games. | microSDXC cards up to 2 TB. |
| Internal Storage | 500 GB or 1 TB HDD. | 32 GB eMMC. |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2) wireless controller included, with touchpad and light bar. | Joy-Con (L/R) pair included with HD Rumble, motion controls and IR camera; Joy-Con grip and straps included. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Plays PlayStation 4 titles only; older PlayStation games via PlayStation Plus cloud streaming. | No physical backward compatibility; NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA and Genesis classics via Nintendo Switch Online. |
| Game Boost | None (Boost Mode is exclusive to PS4 Pro). | No |