Sony: PS4 Pro Using The Term “4K Gaming” Is Not Misleading

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The PlayStation 4 Pro has met with its fair share of mixed reactions. While the idea of a more powerful PS4 at $399 is appealing, there are criticisms on whether its worth the extra money for non-4K TV owners. This is especially so when you consider that it’s not exactly native 4K resolution – instead, PS4 games are being upscaled to 4K. There are a few exceptions like The Last of Us Remastered which run at native 4K though.

Sony Computer Entertainment president and group CEO Andrew House spoke to Digital Spy and when asked if the majority of PS4 Pro titles would be upscaled or run at native 4K, he stated, “I would say the majority will be upscaled – at least based on the game portfolio I have seen to date.”

On whether this makes the “4K gaming” tagline for the PS4 Pro somewhat misleading, House said, “No, I don’t think so. I think that whatever the term is, it’s a question of whether people see a demonstrable difference in the game experience or not, rather than the term we use to apply to it.

“I think that’s what people are looking for and they’ll make their judgement as to whether that’s working for them or not.”

The PlayStation 4 Pro is out on November 10th 2016.

Posted: Sep 16, 2016 10:04 pm
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Source: http://gamingbolt.com/sony-ps4-pro-using-the-term-4k-gaming-is-not-misleading

Comments

StrokesPosted: Mon. Sep 19, 2016

4k gaming! well that should be awesome. it already looks amazing as it is

gtapro151Posted: Sun. Sep 18, 2016

ODST I dont even understand why everyone wants 4k gaming. I'd say 1/25 people using a PS4 own a 4k tv much less even actually hook up their PS4 to it. Keeping games at 60 fps rather than ridiculous resolutions would be a preference I think more people would like.

Well a 4k system would have the resources to hit 60fps on 1080p easier. 2 birds one stone.

9ntyPosted: Sat. Sep 17, 2016

I was thinking to buy that console but it's 4k so what's the point? May as well stick to PS4 to be honest. Waste of money.

ODSTPosted: Sat. Sep 17, 2016

I dont even understand why everyone wants 4k gaming. I'd say 1/25 people using a PS4 own a 4k tv much less even actually hook up their PS4 to it. Keeping games at 60 fps rather than ridiculous resolutions would be a preference I think more people would like.

HaloPosted: Sat. Sep 17, 2016

So what's happening is they are using the term 4k gaming even though only some of the games are able to run in 4k, or are just upscaled? I personally do not think this is an issue. As long as they make that clear with buyers.

FrostdPosted: Sat. Sep 17, 2016

Looks nice, have a 4k tv so yeah!

mhmPosted: Sat. Sep 17, 2016

Looks pretty good, 4k would be a big difference for many people.

OwenPosted: Sat. Sep 17, 2016

that console looks so neat man

NickPosted: Fri. Sep 16, 2016

So picking one of these up would be pointless because tv's already do this stuff

SkatesPosted: Fri. Sep 16, 2016

Forest So in other words, the ps4 is doing what most 4k TVs all ready do.

Exactly, I don't see the point in getting one. unless I was filthy rich then yea.

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