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CPU1 field
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Jaguar 8-core processor at 1.6 GHz. | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core / 16-thread processor at 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT). |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | No | None built in (AMD FSR in supported games). |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | Hardware-accelerated DirectX ray tracing. |
| Compute Power | 1.84 TFLOPs. | 4 TFLOPs. |
| Graphics Engine | AMD GCN-based GPU, 18 compute units at 800 MHz. | Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU, 20 compute units at 1.565 GHz. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | Up to 1080p output. | 1440p target, upscaled to 4K; 4K media playback. |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 60 Hz. | Up to 120 Hz at 1440p; 4K at 60 Hz. |
| VRR & HDR | HDR10 supported on compatible TVs; no Variable Refresh Rate. | HDMI VRR / FreeSync, HDR10, Dolby Vision gaming and Auto HDR supported. |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 15 September 2016 | 10 November 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued in most markets (superseded by PS5) | Available |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 unified memory. | 10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB at 224 GB/s + 2 GB at 56 GB/s). |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 for controllers/headsets. | None on the console (Xbox Wireless protocol). |
| Ethernet | Standard Gigabit. | Standard Gigabit. |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 output (1080p, HDR10 via firmware update). | HDMI 2.1 output. |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB-A (SuperSpeed 3.1 Gen 1) on the front. | 3 × USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (one front, two rear). |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band. | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | User-replaceable 2.5-inch internal drive; external USB 3.0 HDD supported for games. | Xbox Storage Expansion Cards and external USB drives supported. |
| Internal Storage | 500 GB or 1 TB HDD. | 512 GB custom NVMe SSD (about 364 GB usable). |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2) wireless controller included, with touchpad and light bar. | Xbox Wireless Controller (Robot White) with Share button included. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | PlayStation 4 Slim | Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Plays PlayStation 4 titles only; older PlayStation games via PlayStation Plus cloud streaming. | Four generations of digital Xbox titles; no disc drive. |
| Game Boost | None (Boost Mode is exclusive to PS4 Pro). | FPS Boost and Auto HDR for select older games; Quick Resume. |