Son Wants a PS4 - where from which one?
Discussion
DSLiverpool said:
He’s been playing Minecraft on my old PS3 but wants the better Minecraft a PS4 offers
We don’t really want to connect it to the net so will it be ok standalone?
And I’m thinking CEX but which model etc
Cheers
If you have a 4k screen then PS4 Pro. Otherwise all the rest will do the job just fine.We don’t really want to connect it to the net so will it be ok standalone?
And I’m thinking CEX but which model etc
Cheers
I'd just buy one for cheap as chips from Gumtree. Can get one for under £100, Just make sure it works before hand. PS4 Slim is the moden based PS4.
CEX are good as you get 24 mths warranty. It is a cheap upgrade from your PS3 and will easy keep him happy for a year or two.
DSLiverpool said:
Great info thanks chaps. I’ve just remembered the reason for the PS4 was to play DVD’s as we currently do with the 3 but have better Minecraft. He only plays Minecraft and a flight sim.
So all PS4’s play DVD’s?
Yes they do.So all PS4’s play DVD’s?
The best one to get is a late model PS4 pro (they all look the same but had internal revisions). The model number is CUH-72xx (where the xx is a couple of digits). However my original advice was given based on an assumption you were wanting to operate with a low budget. If so, PS4 Slim is the way. It's a bit newer than the original wedge shape PS4 so less likely to cause you issues. If budget isn't a concern then it's late model PS4 pro. If budget is important then PS4 Slim. If budget is really wanting to be tight then an original wedge shape PS4 (if it's been cared for) could be bought for cheap as chips in gumtree. Plays dvds. Plays Minecraft. Cheers
Edited by Steven_RW on Thursday 7th December 01:02
CEX Is usually a sound bet for stuff like this.
I've had poor experiences with used electronics from Ebay - And Gumtree / Facebook marketplace always feels sketchy.
I've always found that EBay struggles to match the prices of CEX, and there's a brick and mortar shop & 12 Month warranty to fall back on.
Could be worth considering a cheap-ish PC As an alternative depending on the age? All the minecraft you could want (Admittedly, flight simulator may be a bit tougher...) but will come in handy for schoolwork and offers vastly more opportunity for "creative" work and other games (Kerbal Space Program comes to mind!)
I've had poor experiences with used electronics from Ebay - And Gumtree / Facebook marketplace always feels sketchy.
I've always found that EBay struggles to match the prices of CEX, and there's a brick and mortar shop & 12 Month warranty to fall back on.
Could be worth considering a cheap-ish PC As an alternative depending on the age? All the minecraft you could want (Admittedly, flight simulator may be a bit tougher...) but will come in handy for schoolwork and offers vastly more opportunity for "creative" work and other games (Kerbal Space Program comes to mind!)
Yeah CEX are generally more discerning at buy in so the quality of stuff they sell is usually higher. Recent experience of this as they wanted to knock £30 off the buy price for a superficial scuff on a switch I took in. I didn't bother selling which I assume was the point.
And also, as everyone else said. Get a PS5, just from a surprise pov one of my favourite childhood memories was getting a Megadrive for christmas after asking for a master system
And also, as everyone else said. Get a PS5, just from a surprise pov one of my favourite childhood memories was getting a Megadrive for christmas after asking for a master system
Edited by ZedLeg on Thursday 7th December 10:07
I bought a used PS4 from Facebook last year and while it won't play the latest games, it is much much cheaper than a PS5.
I paid £80 for the PS4, two controllers and three games (which i wasn't interested in)
Then bought games i wanted, which were all less than £10 each.
Compared to £400 for a PS5 and then £50 per game, its a big difference.
I paid £80 for the PS4, two controllers and three games (which i wasn't interested in)
Then bought games i wanted, which were all less than £10 each.
Compared to £400 for a PS5 and then £50 per game, its a big difference.
boyse7en said:
I bought a used PS4 from Facebook last year and while it won't play the latest games, it is much much cheaper than a PS5.
I paid £80 for the PS4, two controllers and three games (which i wasn't interested in)
Then bought games i wanted, which were all less than £10 each.
Compared to £400 for a PS5 and then £50 per game, its a big difference.
Gamepass and a cheap Xbox One Series S would be where I'd go...I paid £80 for the PS4, two controllers and three games (which i wasn't interested in)
Then bought games i wanted, which were all less than £10 each.
Compared to £400 for a PS5 and then £50 per game, its a big difference.
boyse7en said:
I bought a used PS4 from Facebook last year and while it won't play the latest games, it is much much cheaper than a PS5.
I paid £80 for the PS4, two controllers and three games (which i wasn't interested in)
Then bought games i wanted, which were all less than £10 each.
Compared to £400 for a PS5 and then £50 per game, its a big difference.
This was my solution too. You buy based on condition and type of seller. Usually it's obvious if it's been cared for. I've bought several second hand PS4 and PS4 pro and always been happy as I'm choosy on condition. I paid £80 for the PS4, two controllers and three games (which i wasn't interested in)
Then bought games i wanted, which were all less than £10 each.
Compared to £400 for a PS5 and then £50 per game, its a big difference.
ZedLeg said:
Yeah CEX are generally more discerning at buy in so the quality of stuff they sell is usually higher. Recent experience of this as they wanted to knock £30 off the buy price for a superficial scuff on a switch I took in. I didn't bother selling which I assume was the point.
And also, as everyone else said. Get a PS5, just from a surprise pov one of my favourite childhood memories was getting a Megadrive for christmas after asking for a master system
Love it. Will do that with mine when old enough!And also, as everyone else said. Get a PS5, just from a surprise pov one of my favourite childhood memories was getting a Megadrive for christmas after asking for a master system
Edited by ZedLeg on Thursday 7th December 10:07
I wanted an Commodore Amiga or Sega Megadrive and got a late model C64
Still loved it though until I did get a Megadrive some years later.
SoulGlo said:
ZedLeg said:
Yeah CEX are generally more discerning at buy in so the quality of stuff they sell is usually higher. Recent experience of this as they wanted to knock £30 off the buy price for a superficial scuff on a switch I took in. I didn't bother selling which I assume was the point.
And also, as everyone else said. Get a PS5, just from a surprise pov one of my favourite childhood memories was getting a Megadrive for christmas after asking for a master system
Love it. Will do that with mine when old enough!And also, as everyone else said. Get a PS5, just from a surprise pov one of my favourite childhood memories was getting a Megadrive for christmas after asking for a master system
Edited by ZedLeg on Thursday 7th December 10:07
I wanted an Commodore Amiga or Sega Megadrive and got a late model C64
Still loved it though until I did get a Megadrive some years later.
Steven_RW said:
I dreamed of Amiga and never had one.... till last year when I bought a lovely cared for A1200 and had it all modified. Living my childhood dream, finally!
The A1200 was a great machine but never got the full software support it deserved, coming out close to the end of the Amiga era. Still, it did a damn good job of being backwards-compatible with the A500.My Amiga gaming these days is on MiSTer but there should be an A1200 up in the attic, somewhere.
You can’t buy a new PS4 so if you must have one, get it from CEX with a two year warranty. Ideally a Pro. Do not be alarmed by it sounding like a jet engine at times, it’s completely normal. I really did enjoy my Pro, but it became absolutely redundant when I got the PS5, which your son will eventually want anyway so get that. They are readily available everywhere now.
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