Is it Worth Buying PS4 Now or Not? Here’s What You Should Know!

PS4 has been out there since 2013 and the controller known as DualShock 4, is inarguably one of the best controllers Sony’s ever made.

I have been playing games since the release of PS3 which I still have placed beautifully in my cupboard with a little dust on it because it’s been years since I didn’t play any game on it. I will tell more about this later in this post.

So, it was my 16th birthday and after 3 weeks after the PS4 release, my dad bought me one as my birthday gift.

I can indeed say that this was the best gift one could ever imagine at that time because I had such a craze for gaming and some of the games I had played a lot such as Need for Speed: Rivals, FIFA 14, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.

My love for PlayStations made me pre-order a PS5 as soon as it was released. Having played games on PS5, PS4, and the old PS3, I can give you guys good insight and advice on what to do and where will you find the most value for money.

Without wasting any more time let’s move on to why buying a PS4 still might be worthwhile for you or maybe not, along with some pros and cons about buying the console so late into its life.

PS4 is Worth Buying Only In 2022 because

If you don’t have a PC right now and the PS4 is going to be your first gaming console then you will be owning some of the best games such as God of War and Ratchet & Clank, third-party titans like, indie games, and remasters of classic PlayStation games,

You can play games on PS4 in Full HD and if you want to play games in 4K then PS4 pro is one option. Moreover, the user interface is smooth and responsive for the most part

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The PS4 software updates come regularly you don’t need to worry that if you buy a PS4 the updates won’t arrive due to PS5.

Moreover, the recent updates come with the latest features such as the update version 9.50 allows you to join your friends without an invite and can adjust the voice chat volume of each player. The latest version that just came in is version 10.0 and 10.1.

If you face PS4 not updating then follow this guide

Version 10.0 provides you with the latest Remote play feature and if you aren’t aware much of the PS remote play app then:

With the PS Remote Play app, you can control your PS4 console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection.
For example, you can use a computer in another room or a smartphone when you’re out to enjoy PS5 and PS4 games.

So, after the latest update, I can now use the keyboard for gaming on my Mac using the PS remote play app but remember that only those games that support the keyboard will work only.

Is PS4 More Powerful?

The PS4 isn’t the most powerful console these days, as the PS5 is in the market and I face some errors such as PS4 network errors due to no reason and sometimes the game/updates download slows but I still haven’t come across any significant issues with frame rate drops.

For an average game such as Tekken 7, the load time is not that much as you need to wait for less than a minute or so and you are into the main campaign. But if you are looking to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake which is quite a heavy game then you need to wait a lot through the loading sequences.

Many users are concerned about the fan noise as PS5 has this issue but what about the PS4?

Well, as long as your PS4 is dust free and its vents are serviced on time then there will be a low level of fan noise, which is super-quiet. But, a bit of overheating is noticeable towards the rear of the console, especially when you run more demanding games such as GTA 5 or Modern Warfare.

PS4 Entertainment Pack

PS4 is also an entire pack of entertainment because when I am tired of gaming what I usually do is switch to Netflix on my PS4 and not this you can watch your favorite shows or videos on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney Plus and each one has its own paid subscription. So, the best part is you don’t need to switch over to your laptop and log in to watch Netflix or anything.

Talking about the easy UI which I love the most as the recently played games are easily accessible If you have a big library of games however if you have downloaded a game at least a month ago then finding that is difficult as it takes some time. And if you are a fan of Uncharted 4 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered online multiplayer then you need to purchase PS Plus, which costs $9.99 monthly.

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The perk of PS plus is that you can join millions of players in competitive and cooperative games. Earn bragging rights from your friends in multiplayer matches. Also PS Plus gives you free PS4 and PlayStation VR games every month, offering exclusive discounts and content. There’s also 100GB of cloud storage thrown in too, along with the Share Play feature.

The best part is that you can get early access to games. I had a PS Plus subscription so I got early access to FIFA 23 and played so, all my friends were jealous of me and the expressions on their faces were epic when I discussed with them what its like to play FIFA 23 because they were all waiting for the final release and didn’t have a PS Plus subscription so, this could be one more reason that the PS4 is worth buying Now.

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Get Your FIFA 23 Now For Your PS4 – NOW

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Support

One thing more that comes to every user’s mind before buying an almost 9 years old console is what if there are any bugs in the PS4 software or PS4 won’t turn on or something like that?

So, will be there anyone to help us solve those or if my console gets damaged can I repair it?

The answer to this is YES, you just need to visit the PlayStation official website and contact support online. Typically they will reply to you within 24 hours and there are Sony service centers so, you can visit them also.

But some common errors on PS4 occur most of the time and I myself faced those a lot of the time and still do now, so, if you ever get to buy PS4 and faced the below errors then do try these tested solutions because these will help you quicker than the PS4 support.

According to Sony in an investor’s meeting, Jim Ryan Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO stated,

We anticipate the PS4 will have the longest tail and deepest engagement of any of our platforms. There are a number of reasons why we believe this will be the case”

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So basically, PlayStation 4’s Life-Cycle will be very long. It could even be longer than PlayStation 2’s Life Cycle at this point meaning that PS4 won’t be discontinued for even 2 to 3 years more.

Latest Game Titles

When talking about the latest games that will be released on PS4?

As you can see since the release of PS5 all the games that are being released are also playable on PS4 too such as Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, and God of War Ragnarök which will be coming this November. But some famous titles such as the Resident Evil 4 remake won’t be coming to PS4 and some others in 2023. For now, we aren’t that sure but according to the trends PS4 to stop receiving cross-platform titles after 2024. The PS4 Pro may receive a different treatment, but Sony hasn’t made a distinction between PS4 models for any releases since the PS5 came out.

Some upcoming famous titles to the PS4 this year:

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
  • New Tales from the Borderlands
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Dead Island 2
  • Star Ocean: The Divine Force
  • The Callisto Protocol
  • The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me
  • Sonic Frontiers
  • WRC Generations

Right now there aren’t many new games built for the next-gen console so that is one reason is worth buying a PS4 for the time being as games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition, Final Fantasy 7, Intergrade, and Death Stranding: Director’s Cut are remastered for the PS5 so, there are just a few games for the PS5 instead of PS4. And if for some reason, you want to play older games from the PS3 and PS2 generations, you have PS Plus which is not that much like the Xbox Game pass but if you want to enjoy those old titles then by paying pay Sony a monthly subscription fee, you can access a Netflix-style library of over 800 titles.

You have no concerns about the Next-Gen Console

The first reason that PS4 is worth buying is that you don’t care about the next-gen consoles, my friends are really worried right now about having a PS4 as they want to play those latest and upcoming games on PS5 due to some epic perks of the PS5 which aren’t found in PS4 such as the adaptive triggers. It will likely increase the tension based on the gameplay which generally means that the trigger will get tighter when you’ll be pulling the bowstring in the game also Sony replaces the traditional rumble that the DualShock controllers have had for years. So, If you aren’t into these fancies and just want a PS4 and are happy with it then surely Get One.

Not Heavy on your Pocket

Another reason is your pocket, of course, the PS4 is almost 9 years old and cheaper to buy and maintain. Moreover, the games are also available at a lower cost and due to the global shortage of the PS5 many users can’t wait much. I am still desperately waiting for my PS5 but as I can’t rest one day without playing games so I still play games on my PS4. So, if you are addicted to gaming or it’s your passion, and you or on a tight budget then PS4 is a worthwhile buy for you.

Also, there’s a wide range of skins for PS4 and its controller is available at cheap prices so if you are a fan of Ricky and Morty then we have some skins for you that you could also buy with your PS4.

PS4 Console and 2 Controller Vinyl Skin Cover

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And if you just want your controller to look stylish and a bit attractive then you can try the:

Hikfly Silicone Gel Controller Cover Skin Protector

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Shortage of PS5

One other reason that buying a PS4 is worth it now is the global chip shortage as I discussed before but now in detail as the shortage won’t end too soon

Believe it or not, the global semiconductor shortage is not going away even almost two years on and Sony is among the biggest-hit companies, and this is the main reason I still didn’t get my PS5 now. So, if anyone from Sony is reading this kindly deliver my PS5.

Due to this only reason, there are not a lot of PS5s out there because they’re simply far too expensive to manufacture. And why PS4 wasn’t affected like this?

And that is because the PS4 uses older chip models, which are far more available so, if you can’t wait for this problem to be solved which I can’t also, and that’s why I am still using my PS4 like I was playing Fortnite just a while ago before writing this for you. So, that one another reason for users to buy PS4 right now.

You Should Not Buy PS4 Because

If you are one of those users who have played games on PC and now thinking of to shift on PS4 then it’s not your thing as all the latest games will be released on PS5 and PC in the future but you won’t get those games on PS4 as discussed above PS4 as it’s going to be obsolete by 2024. Moreover, the production of PS4 has been stopped and you can barely find a brand new PS4 on Amazon if they are available then its a refurbished one(meaning that PS4 had a hardware issue and was sold) so, finding a new PSS4 is a hard task and you really don’t want to spend money on your first console that is already refurbished. But if you are into PS4 pro that is also available in limited stock on Amazon.

PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Console – BUY NOW

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No doubt the price is less than the upcoming next-gen console but spending money on a console that won’t have the same life span as a regular one is. It’s not like it won’t work for you after 2024 but for sure you will face PS4 hardware errors and obviously a downgraded performance as well

VR Gaming and Performance

Moreover, if you are going to buy the PS4 and you are a fan of VR gaming then no doubt there are a lot of VR games on PS4 but you will get a much better VR experience from the next generation console, simply because it has better system specifications than the PS4 Pro.

When it comes to the base the PS4 base is very outdated, so much so that it is no longer even possible to perform miracles by optimizing and reducing the graphic quality. The upcoming games such as Cyberpunk 2077 have been one of the best examples. Running games on PS4 in 1080p and 30 FPS has been a problem for some users from time to time as you can’t fully enjoy those graphics that the PS5 will provide you on playing games such as Days Gone, Horizon Zero Dawn, or God of War. As I have played these three games on my PS4, but I could only finish Days Gone with a lot of patience because in the other two the FPS drops and stuttering issues made the experience worse

Buy and Sell PS4

And if you are thinking that you will buy PS4 now and will sell it after a year or so to avoid losses then you are very wrong here because after 1 to 2 years everyone will be trying to get rid of the PS4 due to all those latest games and outstanding performance of the PS5 so, you will end up selling your console at a very low price.

The DualShock 4 Battery Issues

When it comes to the PS4 controller its battery performance is too poor as the DualShock 4, battery life appears to sit somewhere in the 7- to 8-hour neighborhood, a fraction of the 30-hour battery life on the DualShock 3. As the DualShock 4 battery isn’t intended to be replaced, though users may be able to find replacements online in the coming years. So, you have to sit right in front of your console while playing long gaming sessions, and as a parent, you will be worried about the eyesight of your child. Moreover, the controller is also famous for not charging when on charge or for an orange light leading to the stop working of your controller in the middle of your game and if the game is Fortnite and you are about to score a victory by your last kill.

PS Plus Subscription

If you still want to buy the PS4 then think twice before using the PS Plus service as there’s no such game that surprised me or I enjoyed it playing so if you are buying the PS4 just for the PS Plus subscription then I would recommend you to consider a Nintendo Switch instead. You get a system that you can play at home or on the go with a wide variety of first-party Nintendo titles, plus third-party ports and indie games.

Verdict

The coming statement I am going to say is not because I have played enough on PS4 or I want an upgrade to PS5 or some other reason but according to t the above reasons and much more.

PS4 is worth buying in 2022 according to me

Summing it up no doubt PS4 is the best gaming console Sony has ever produced but you need to think about it according to yourself because if you are up for games and don’t care about whether the PS4 is refurbished or not or you need a used one then PS4 has a lot to offer as nowadays you can get a used PS4 with around 5 to 7 games at a good price. Moreover, if you don’t care about the fact that the production is being stopped, and the other factors mentioned above then you should buy a PS4 right now.

If you don’t want to buy a used one then you think that you can wait for the PS5, and it’s a smarter choice though because buying a modern console, especially once more games arrive for it, is a better investment of your money. It just requires a little patience for now. And let’s say you just bought a PS5 and want to sell it then you will get a profitable sale as it’s high in demand.

And if you are so eager to play games then you can get PlayStation exclusives on PC, or get another console instead of paying for an old one. As long as you have extra money you can buy the PS4 or the Pro version I should say.

FAQs

Will PS4 get games in 2022?

Yes, PS4 will get games in 2022 such as two excellent Spider-Man titles from Insomniac Games and God of War Ragnarok will hit the console, too.

Is the PS4 Pro a good console 2022?

No, I don’t think so that the PS4 Pro is a good console in terms of performance as the PS5 is here although the PS4 pro is a bit of a gaming kit thanks to its slick design, 4K capabilities, and continued compatibility with the latest PlayStation games.

How many more years will PS4 last?

PS4 has an average life of 5 years but if you maintain your PS4 well such as cleaning the vents and making sure the disc is not dirty while inserting it in or turning it off properly then your PS4 can last longer.

How long will PS4 stay online?

Sony recently announced that the PlayStation 4 will still be supported for up to four years after the launch of the PlayStation 5.

Zul
Zul

Zul is an avid gamer with a passion for RPG and racing games. He enjoys playing games like Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto 5 and is also skilled at fixing errors and crashes to enhance the gaming experience. Zul stays up-to-date with the latest gaming news and enjoys sharing his knowledge through writing gaming guides and articles.
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