Summary of "$100 Sony PlayStation 4 - The best deal in gaming"

Summary of “$100 Sony PlayStation 4 - The Best Deal in Gaming”

Storyline / Context

The video discusses the affordability crisis in modern gaming consoles and games, arguing that the PlayStation 4 (PS4) represents the best value-for-money gaming system in 2025. Used PS4 consoles can be purchased for around $100-$150 on platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and others. Despite being an older generation console, the PS4 remains relevant with continued support and a massive game library.

Gameplay Highlights & Features

The PS4 supports many critically acclaimed games, including:

God of War
The Last of Us Part II
Spider-Man
Bloodborne
Persona 5
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3
Horizon Zero Dawn
Ghost of Tsushima

New games are still being released for the PS4, such as:

Hollow Knight: Silksong
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Little Nightmares 3
It Takes Two

The console primarily runs games at 1080p resolution, with many targeting 30 or 60 frames per second. Games still look impressive on modern TVs despite the lack of native 4K support (except for the PS4 Pro, which offers checkerboard 4K).

Key Tips & Strategies

Buying a used PS4 with firmware version 12.02 or lower allows for exploiting the system (jailbreaking), enabling:
- Running homebrew applications.
- Enhancements like uncapped frame rates and cheats (e.g., unlimited money).
- Access to exclusive demos and network tests (e.g., PT demo, Elden Ring network test).
- Dumping your own game library to external drives.
Be cautious with firmware updates if you want to maintain exploitability.
Expect slower load times due to the mechanical hard drive (usually 500GB stock), which affects large AAA games.
The PS4 is not backward compatible with PS3 games due to technical limitations.

Value Proposition

The PS4 offers a huge library of over 11,000 titles.
It remains supported digitally via PlayStation Network and PlayStation Plus Premium.
It is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.
The system has a long life cycle and continues to receive third-party game support.

Summary Points

Used PS4 consoles cost $100-$150 and offer a compelling gaming experience in 2025.
Massive and diverse game library with many critically acclaimed titles.
Continued support from Sony and third-party developers.
Potential for system exploitation for enhanced gaming and homebrew.
Limitations include slower load times and no native 4K on base models.
Not backward compatible with PS3 games.