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PS4 Pro upgrade requires 4K TV to maximize HD experience; Sony confirms list of compatible games

| Sep 10, 2016 10:22 AM EDT

Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment unveils Playstation 4 Pro at PlayStation Meeting 2016 at PlayStation Theater.

For those fans who are planning to upgrade from their current PS4 console to PS4 Pro, they are recommended to own newer television sets which offer HDR and 4K resolution display. Although Sony has announced that the PS4 Pro will work with traditional HD TVs, the device is expected to cater mostly on the newer televisions that has 4K resolution.  

According to The Verge, the main purpose of PS4 Pro's release is for it to be used alongside television sets that offer the current high definition display. A flow chart prepared by the same report suggests that those who plan to buy the said console is recommended to have a 4K television, unless the consumer also plans to purchase the PSVR.

The flowchart also shows that if users are opting for a UHD Blu-ray experience, they should purchase Microsoft's Xbox One S. The chart also seems to advise consumers that the $399 they would be spending would only provide an incremental increase that could be replaced in a few years. It also stated that if those who are planning to upgrade are not really particular between 1080p and 4K, the current PS4 console is already sufficient.

On the other hand, Sony already confirmed a list of games compatible for the PS4 Pro. During the 45-minute meeting of the entertainment company, list of games playable in the Pro were revealed. Once it arrives in November, those who have "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided," "Uncharted 4," "The Elder Scrolls Online" "Paragon" and "Infamous: First Light" will be able to play them in the PS4 Pro, Games Radar reported.

The report added that upcoming games like "Mass Effect: Andromeda," "Call of Duty," "Spiderman," "Watch Dogs 2," "Final Fantasy 15," "Farpoint" and others will already be playable with the said console once they are released. It is expected that the upgrade will be focusing on the improved display features of the standard PS4 as it will be showcasing improved graphics and texture refinements.

PS4 Pro is expected hit the store by Nov. 10. For other details surrounding the upcoming console of Sony, watch the video below.

 

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