With confirmation that PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 will bring a “Boost Mode” for the PS4 Pro, we’re naturally curious how this new feature sizes up compared to the games performance of the original PS4.
In this Versus episode, PlayStation LifeStyle pits the PS4 vs PS4 Pro Boost Mode gameplay experiences from what we know so far. While it’s obvious that the PS4 Pro’s Boost Mode will understandably fare better on a technical level, we take a look at it whether it’s worth upgrading your original PS4, or how valuable this new feature is. Curious? Yeah, you should be.
What do you think? Will this PS4 Pro Boost Mode feature give a significant upgrade to old games? And will it be as big of an improvement as some people assume it’ll be?
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Versus is PlayStation LifeStyle’s recurring video series where we pit a game, franchise, basically anything game-related against another and pick a winner.
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Stephen Bitto
Boost Mode may be enough to convince people on the fence to pull the trigger but I don't see it moving the needle drastically.
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Zarmena Khan
It hasn't convinced me to pick up a unit so I can't really say. But for someone who's looking to buy a PS4 for the first time, it may be an important consideration.
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Chandler Wood
It's moving things in the right direction, and setting PS4 Pro up for success against Microsoft's Scorpio. If this is what they can do with firmware update, I'd be excited to see what other power they can unlock over the next year or so. It's not making me run out to grab one yet, but I'm hearing great things and money likes to burn holes in my wallet, especially when it comes to PlayStation products. I can see myself and many others going for Pro even without a 4k TV before 2017 is through, just given the performance increases boost mode offers in most scenarios.
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Tyler Treese
I doubt the boost mode will be a system seller in of itself, but it's certainly a feature that makes the PS4 Pro a more compelling package than it previously was. I was already happy with my decision to pick up a Pro, and now I'm feeling even better about the purchase. Hopefully this will be enough to push some gamers who were waffling on a purchase over the edge.
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Mack Ashworth
I think, depending on how exactly Sony markets the "Boost Mode," it should help tip consumers over the edge when deciding between the Pro or standard PS4.
For me, as a PS4 Pro owner, I'm very happy to see this increase in performance for older titles. I'm pretty critical when it comes to smooth frame-rates, especially on PlayStation exclusives, where I can't simply play the PC version instead. Maybe it's time to finish Bloodborne!
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Alex Co
Will it move units? Maybe if Sony marketed it well enough along with its other features, but it won't be the only reason gamers do. Don't get me wrong, some might be swayed and that's all Sony needs right now. People getting another PS4 just to get better performance in their games, and that can snowball.
I am very happy with this, though. And I think other PS4 Pro owners will be too.
If you're a PS4 owner, then Sony just added another feather to the PS4 Pro's cap to make it just a wee bit harder to resist to upgrade. And you know what? I think they're happy with that for now.
