Why is my PS4 GREY?

Possible fixes:
Hold down the power key until you hear a second beep and the console's light is off. Now, hold the power key and keep pressing it until once again you hear a second beep. It will boot up in Safe Mode. You can now select the Change Resolution option and your PS4 will restart.
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Why is my PS4 turning on but no display?

However, if your monitor isn't compatible with HDCP, your PS4 won't output any video or audio, which leads to PS4 black screen. If you encounter PS4 black screen, you can try disabling HDCP on your PS4. You just need to go to Settings and select System. Then find the option Enable HDCP and uncheck it.
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How long do ps4s usually last?

It has been almost 8 years since the first PS4 was released. On average, a PS4 can last 5 years at least. However, things could be different in certain cases. To make sure your PS4 can last longer, you need to take care of it in your daily life.
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Why is my PS4 solid white light?

A solid white light on your PS4 simply indicates that your console is powered on. A blinking white light is a much more dangerous sign but even this can be quite innocuous. A blinking white light before changing to a solid blue light is simply part of the process for the console to turn on.
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Why is my PlayStation 4 in black and white?

In many cases, the PS4 black screen issue is a hardware issue. It is possible that the HDMI port on your PS4 is corrupted. But the culprit may also be other components on your console. You may need to ask a specialist for help.
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Should I Enable HDR on PS4?

Should I Turn PS4 HDR On or Off? Some games look better with HDR enabled than others. If a game's graphics look too saturated, turning off HDR may help. While gaming in 4K on the PS4 Pro, the frame rate may drop with HDR enabled, so you have to decide if it's worth the trade-off.
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How do I fix the white light of Death on my PS4?

Part 2: How to Fix White Light of Death PS4?
  1. Fix 1: Reboot the console. When in doubt, reboot. ...
  2. Fix 2: Check HDMI and TV Connection. ...
  3. Fix 3: Check Hardware Issues. ...
  4. Fix 4: Reset the Console. ...
  5. Fix 5: Update or Reinstall the Controller Driver. ...
  6. Fix 6: Reset PS4 Controller. ...
  7. Fix 7: Enter Safe Mode.
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Why is my Playstation 4 light white and not blue?

If the indicator light only blinks white, or if the blue light never transitions to solid white, the console is frozen and needs troubleshooting. Follow the troubleshooting steps below: Unplug the console. Wait 60 seconds, plug the console back in, and turn it back on.
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How old is PS5?

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Announced in 2019 as the successor to the PlayStation 4, the PS5 was released on November 12, 2020, in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, North America, and South Korea, with worldwide release following a week later.
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Is the PS4 retiring?

How Long Will the PS4 Be Supported & When Will It Retire? Answered. 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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How long can a PS5 last?

According to DigiTimes, Sony's Taiwanese supply chain has revealed the PS5's lifecycle could be shorter than any other PS console to have come before it. It estimates that it will only last five years by which point we're assuming Sony will be preparing for the release of the PS6.
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Why is my PS4 not loading anything?

Unplug and re-plug: Power down your PS4, and unplug it from its power source. Then, unplug your modem and router. Wait a few minutes, and reconnect the modem and router to its power source. After both are completely booted up and back online, plug your PS4 back into its power source and turn it on.
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How do you hard reset a PS4?

How to factory reset your PS4
  1. Log in to your account. Go to Settings.
  2. Select Initialization, then select Initialize PS4. Choose the "Initialize PS4" option, then "Full" on the next page to perform a full factory reset. Sony.
  3. Select Full, then Initialize.
  4. Select Yes to confirm your choice.
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Does full RGB cause lag?

Re: Does RGB limited increase input lag on a gaming monitor? No, it doesn't. Also, RGB limited helps strobe crosstalk and ghosting too -- so scrolling text ghosts less -- and Blur Reduction looks better too.
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What is HDR for PS4?

PlayStation®4 consoles support High Dynamic Range (HDR) video output for gameplay and video streaming. Find out how to set up HDR to enjoy greater detail and depth of color.
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What resolution should my PS4 be on?

Set the Resolution to 2160P - YUV420 or 2160p- RGB. If you set the resolution to Automatic your PS4 Pro system will default to the highest possible resolution available for the display device it is connected to and content being played/streamed. Start a 4K compatible game* or video streaming service.
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Can old PS4 play 4K?

While the original PS4 now has HDR, it does not have 4K output.
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Is HDR good for gaming?

Good laptops may fare better with HDR content, since they can regularly push brighter than your cheap gaming monitor. However, some cheap laptops really don't offer much luminance at all. Phones are surprisingly capable of high brightness, though usually in the name of readability in bright sunlight.
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Does old PS4 support 4K?

The PS4 Pro does play 4K games, as well as 4K videos and movies, if it's connected to a 4K-compatible display. However, the PS4 Pro doesn't support 4K UHD Blu-rays — only regular HD and 3D Blu-rays, as well as ordinary DVDs.
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Is PS5 8K?

The PS5 currently, has the capability to support games at an 8K resolution and has an HDMI 2.1 slot, allowing you the potential to play games in 8K at 60fps. While the PS5 has the ability to support 8K gaming, it is currently not available on the console, as Sony has capped the current capabilities at a native 4K.
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