Is Sony still making PS4?

According to a Bloomberg report, an unnamed source confirmed Sony will continue production for the PS4 until 2022. While Sony never officially announced its plans to discontinue production of the PS4, it stopped production of most PS4 models at the start of 2021, in Japan.
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Will Sony stop making PS4?

A new presentation to investors revealed Sony's future plans for PlayStation.
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How long will Sony still support PS4?

The PlayStation 4 will continue to support first-party games for a few more years since it is still bringing in a lot of revenue to the company. Having said that, Sony has concluded that the console will retire by 2025.
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Will PS4 be phased out?

PlayStation maker Sony has said that it plans to phase out the PlayStation 4 by 2025. Sony recently shared its long-term plans, and the company has said that it won't have a single in-house title that will be made for the PlayStation 4 starting 2022.
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How long before PS4 is discontinued?

With the PlayStation 5 still hard to find at retail amid worldwide semiconductor shortages, Sony has canceled plans to discontinue the PS4, extending the system's life through 2022.
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Why is PS4 so hard to find?

The PS4 has suffered this year, after the COVID-19 pandemic affected supply chains and made it difficult to pick up a new console. While one could argue that the launch of the PS5 makes it obsolete, getting a hold of one has been almost impossible.
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Is it still worth it to buy a PS4 in 2022?

PS4 is worth buying in 2022 thanks to its many great games

Some of these titles are available on PlayStation 5, PS3, and PC, but that actually works to the PS4's advantage. Several game developers are still creating games for the older PlayStation alongside the newer one.
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Are PS4 still being sold?

It's been more than a year since the PlayStation 5 came out, and it's still one of the hardest gadgets to find. Sony plans to make up for the limited stock by continuing to produce the PlayStation 4, despite originally planning to discontinue the console at the end of 2021, according to a recent report in Bloomberg.
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Why are PS4 out of stock?

Sony hasn't officially stopped production of all PS4 models. The 1TB Slim model and PS4 Pro are discontinued, but the 500GB Slim model is still considered an active console as of early this year. That said, we haven't seen an in-stock listing for the 500GB at any major retailer for months.
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How much does a PS4 cost now?

An average Playstation 4 with a single controller, a 500GB hard drive, and cords currently costs $299 brand new.
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Should I wait for PS5 or buy PS4?

The PS4 and PS4 Pro are not bad consoles by any means — the PS5 is just better. You'll have a more immersive gaming experience, with ray tracing, haptic feedback on the DualSense controller, a lightning-fast SSD, and so much more. If you can go for the PS5, that would be my recommendation.
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Why is Sony making more PS4 than PS5?

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Sony has extended production of its PlayStation 4 console. This is due to component constraints leading to PS5 shortages. The report claims that Sony originally planned to discontinue the production of PS4 last year.
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Is buying a PS4 worth it in 2021?

If you don't already have another console or a gaming PC, the PS4 provides a great way to play tons of games. However, the PS4 is a harder sell in 2021 if you're primarily looking for its exclusives.
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Why is Sony making more PS4?

With the worldwide chip shortage and other complications caused by COVID-19, PS5 production hasn't been able to meet demand. However, even last-gen consoles like the PS4 have had stock shortages, so it makes sense that Sony is continuing to manufacture its cheaper and easier-to-produce console.
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Why are Playstations sold out?

Its quick rise to popularity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic though meant one thing: the PlayStation 5 was consistently sold out as supply chain issues kept Sony from keeping its supply up with the ever-increasing demand.
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What is a good price for a used PS4?

A used PS4 is selling for anywhere between $180 and $250 depending on the model, storage capacity, and condition of the system.
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Is PS4 better than Xbox?

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It may seem odd to come to a conclusion on the best last-generation console, but as these machines are still getting games made for them, they are far from irrelevant. Ultimately, the PS4 is the overall winner, all down to its larger selection of exclusive games.
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How old is PS4?

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a home video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Announced as the successor to the PlayStation 3 in February 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, November 29, 2013 in Europe, South America and Australia, and on February 22, 2014 in Japan.
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Will there be a PS6?

Since the PS5 became available in November 2020, it likely won't be until the same month, in 2026 or 2027, we see a PlayStation 6. Just in time for holiday shopping! In the meantime, if Sony follows the PS4's release schedule, we'll see a PS5 Pro or Slim before the PS6, maybe around 2023.
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Why is PlayStation 5 so hard?

The reason? The ongoing chip shortage — yep, that's still a major issue — and shipping delays across the global supply chain. And based on Sony's decision to cut its PS5 shipments forecast by some 3.3 million units in fiscal year 2022, it's not going to get easier to snag a console soon.
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Will PS4 games look better on PS5?

PS5 Game Boost is a feature that improves the performance of backwards compatible PlayStation 4 games on Sony's next-gen console. When enabled, you will see improved resolutions and framerates in select titles due to the increased horsepower of the PlayStation 5.
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Will I ever be able to buy a PS5?

Demand for the PS5 has exceeded supply, leaving many unable to purchase a next-gen console. Sony has suggested that it will be making more units in 2021, having secured additional component inventory from some of its key manufacturing partners.
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In which country is the PS4 cheapest?

The US and Sony's home country of Japan are the cheapest places to buy a PS4.
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