Sony · Released · First generation introduced 2013
PlayStation 4
Original, Slim and Pro: performance revisions are separate from collector finishes.
By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on reviewPlayStation 4 hardware shown in the reference photograph. PS4-Console-wDS4.jpg by Evan-Amos. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered.
Hardware at a glance
Media
Blu-ray and digital games
Controller
DualShock 4
Storage
Internal hard drive
Models
Original, Slim, Pro
Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.
Hardware and game library
PS4 launched in North America and Europe in November 2013 and Japan in February 2014. Slim reduced the design, while Pro added performance capabilities for supported games. A Pro-enhanced game can use those capabilities; a special shell alone cannot change performance.
Choosing the right model
The grey 20th Anniversary console is an original PS4, while the 500 Million edition is a Pro. Compare the underlying model before assessing collectability. Request close-ups of edition markings and the matching controller. A replacement shell or separately purchased controller does not establish an original complete bundle.
Model and edition registry
Selected documented models and editions. This registry does not yet include every regional SKU, promotional unit or limited edition.
The limited-edition records below describe packages, whereas original, Slim and Pro describe underlying hardware. Sony’s Spider-Man announcement is a particularly useful example because it offered decorated ordinary PS4 and Pro consoles together. Read the complete model rather than identifying Pro from artwork.
Model and package identifiers in manufacturer documentation
A hardware model number is different from a retailer SKU, barcode or serial number. These are the codes explicitly named in the linked manufacturer documents. The region identifies the documentation archive; it does not establish exclusive sale in that country.
Match the full label on the console and its box. A shared family number alone does not authenticate a special-edition shell, identify every bundle accessory or establish current repair eligibility.
GTA editions to check for this hardware
These links match the release-platform labels in our GTA catalogue. Open the game guide for its edition and sources. This is not a complete backwards-compatibility list or a guarantee of current store availability.
Grand Theft Auto V — PS3 · Xbox 360 · PS4 · Xbox One · PS5 · Xbox Series · PC
GTA Online — PS4 · Xbox One · PS5 · Xbox Series · PC
Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.
