PlayStation 4，PlayStation 4 Slim和PlayStation 4 Pro之間有什麼區別？
Sony’s PlayStation 4 has been out since 2013, but there’s a pair of new, updated players on the stage: The PlayStation 4 Slim and PlayStation 4 Pro. But what’s the difference, and which one should you buy?
索尼的PlayStation 4自2013年以來就已推出，但現階段有一對新的，更新的播放器：PlayStation 4 Slim和PlayStation 4 Pro。 但是有什麼區別，應該買哪一個呢？
Figuring out which PS4 to buy can be interesting—even more if you already have a PS4 and are considering an upgrade to the new PS4 Pro. The good news is that the PS4 and PS4 Slim are, for all intents and purposes, the same machine for the most part, and all three machines will play the same games. Some may play them with extra features or better graphics, though, so let’s talk about the main differences.
確定要購買哪個PS4可能會很有趣-如果您已經擁有PS4並正在考慮升級到新的PS4 Pro，甚至會更有趣。 好訊息是，就所有意圖和目的而言，PS4和PS4 Slim在大多數情況下都是同一臺計算機，並且所有三臺計算機都將玩相同的遊戲。 不過，有些人可能會使用其他功能或更好的圖形來播放它們，因此，讓我們談一下主要區別。
PlayStation 4(2013年11月釋出) (PlayStation 4 (Released November, 2013))
Ah, the original PlayStation 4. It’s hard to believe this machine is already nearly four years old, but it has actually aged quite well. There are, however, some key specs that are starting to get a little long in the tooth, which is precisely why Sony decided a new Slim model was necessary (just like it did with the PlayStation 2 and 3 in the past).
啊，原始的PlayStation4。很難相信這臺機器已經使用了將近四年，但實際上它已經老化了。 但是，有些關鍵規格開始變得有些冗長，這正是索尼決定需要新的Slim型號的原因(就像過去使用PlayStation 2和PlayStation 3一樣)。
Before we get into that, however, let’s talk about the PlayStation 4 itself. Originally launched at $400, it was a state-of-the-art machine for its time, featuring a graphics processor that made the preceding PlayStation 3 look like, well, a last-gen console. It can output true 1080p graphics even in the most intense games, where its predecessor was often limited to 720p. Thanks to a recent update it also supports HDR on compatible TVs, which is a nice enhancement that keeps the original model more in line with the new Slim and Pro models.
不過，在深入探討之前，讓我們先談談PlayStation 4本身。 它最初以400美元的價格推出，當時是一臺最先進的機器，配備圖形處理器，使之前的PlayStation 3看起來像是最後一代的遊戲機。 即使在最激烈的遊戲中，它的前身通常限於720p，它也可以輸出真正的1080p圖形。 多虧了最近的更新，它還支援相容電視上的HDR，這是一個不錯的增強，可以使原始型號與新的Slim和Pro型號更加一致。
It also featured a new controller design with the DualShock 4, which introduced a touchpad and replaced the traditional Start/Select buttons with new Share and Options buttons. It also allowed the controllers to be charged when the console was in Sleep Mode, which was a huge omission on the PlayStation 3.
它還具有DualShock 4的新控制器設計，該控制器設計了觸控板，並用新的“共享”和“選項”按鈕代替了傳統的“開始/選擇”按鈕。 它還允許在控制檯處於睡眠模式時為控制器充電，這在PlayStation 3上是一個巨大的遺漏。
Overall, the PS4 was an excellent console for its time, and a worthy successor to the PlayStation 3. But like I said earlier, some of its features are getting a little long in the tooth, which is the whole reason for the new Slim model.
總體而言，PS4當時是出色的遊戲機，並且是PlayStation 3的值得稱讚的繼任者。但是正如我之前說過的，它的某些功能實在有些長，這就是新Slim機型的全部原因。
PlayStation 4 Slim(2016年9月釋出) (PlayStation 4 Slim (Released September, 2016))
As its name suggests, the newest version of the PS4—with a list price of $300, but often available for less—is a smaller, slimmer, and overall more minimal version of the PS4—at least on the outside. It does, however, bring updates to some of the PS4’s more outdated specs, which was honestly needed at this point.
顧名思義，PS4的最新版本(標價為300美元，但通常價格更低)是PS4的更小，更薄，整體更小版本-至少在外部。 但是，它確實帶來了PS4某些更過時的規格的更新，這是目前確實需要的。
First, and what I personally feel is the biggest improvement, is the Wi-FI: where the original PS4 only supports 2.4GHz b/g/n networks, the PS4 Slim has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz support, as well as adding Wi-Fi AC to the mix. In other words, it supports all modern network configurations for faster and more reliable Wi-Fi, provided your router supports those same standards. The Slim model also bumps the Bluetooth connection from the long-outdated 2.1 protocol to Bluetooth 4.0.
首先，我個人認為最大的改進是Wi-Fi：原始PS4僅支援2.4GHz b / g / n網路，而PS4 Slim同時支援2.4GHz和5GHz ，並添加了Wi- Fi AC混合。 換句話說，只要您的路由器支援相同的標準，它就支援所有現代網路配置，以實現更快，更可靠的Wi-Fi。 Slim模型還將藍芽連線從過時的2.1協議擴充套件到了藍芽4.0。
The USB ports have been updated to the newer USB 3.1 standard, but Sony also removed the optical audio port from the updated model to fit its slimmer size. That means all audio has to be routed through HDMI for those with home entertainment systems. For most users, this probably won’t matter, but optical audio can be useful in some situations.
USB埠已更新為更新的USB 3.1標準，但索尼還從更新的型號中刪除了光學音訊埠，以適應其更薄的尺寸。 這意味著對於那些具有家庭娛樂系統的人，所有音訊都必須通過HDMI路由。 對於大多數使用者而言，這可能無關緊要，但是光學音訊在某些情況下可能會有用。
When it comes to storage, the original PlayStation 4 was limited to 500GB out of the box, where the Slim comes in both 500GB and 1TB options. That extra 500GB will go a long way.
在儲存方面，原始的PlayStation 4限制為開箱即用，最大容量為500GB，而Slim則有500GB和1TB兩種選項。 那額外的500GB將會走很長一段路。
Past this handful of hardware differences, the Slim is otherwise identical to the original model—the graphics processor and RAM, for example, are the same. The real update there is in the Pro model, which takes everything to a new level.
除了少數硬體差異之外，Slim在其他方面與原始模型相同，例如，圖形處理器和RAM相同。 Pro模型中存在真正的更新，它將所有內容提升到一個新的水平。
PlayStation 4 Pro(2016年9月釋出) (PlayStation 4 Pro (Released September, 2016))
The PlayStation 4 Pro($400) is the big dog of Sony’s “new” lineup, offering more than either of the other two models—including 4K and HDR support for games and video. The overall form factor of the Pro is a bit larger than the original PlayStation 4, though not by much—about 13 percent—it is, however, roughly 43 percent larger than the Slim model, not to mention more expensive.
PlayStation 4 Pro (400美元)是索尼“新”產品線中的佼佼者，它提供的功能遠遠超過其他兩種型號-包括對遊戲和視訊的4K和HDR支援。 Pro的整體尺寸比原始PlayStation 4稍大一些，雖然大約不超過13％，但比Slim型號大了約43％，更不用說更貴了。
It makes sense, though, because it packs a lot more under the hood than the other two models. For starters, it offers three USB ports instead of two (all of which are USB 3.1). Just like the other two, there’s a pair of ports on the front, but now it also offers one in the back—great for USB storage.
不過，這是有道理的，因為與其他兩個型號相比，它在引擎蓋下的包裝要多得多。 對於初學者，它提供了三個USB埠，而不是兩個(所有埠都是USB 3.1)。 就像其他兩個埠一樣，前面也有一對埠，但現在後面也有一個埠，非常適合USB儲存。
Sony also updated the HDMI port on the Pro to HDMI 2.0. The older HDMI 1.4 standard (which is on both the original PS4 and Slim models) limits 4K content to 24fps (frames per second), where HDMI 2.0 bumps this up to 60fps—this is crucial for being able to play games in 4K. This newer HDMI standard also features HDCP 2.2, an updated form of copy protection which allowsservices like Netflix to output 4K content.
索尼還將Pro上的HDMI埠更新為HDMI 2.0。 較早的HDMI 1.4標準(在原始PS4和Slim型號上均使用)將4K內容限制為24fps(每秒幀數)，而HDMI 2.0將其提高到60fps，這對於能夠以4K玩遊戲至關重要。 此更新的HDMI標準還具有HDCP 2.2，這是一種複製保護的更新形式，它使Netflix等服務能夠輸出4K內容。
All that said, there is one silly omission here: the Pro can’t play 4K Blu Rays. It’s unclear whether this is a software or hardware limitation, so we can’t expect that some software update will fix this in the future. It’s very, verydumb.
綜上所述，這裡有一個愚蠢的遺漏：Pro無法播放4K藍光。 目前尚不清楚這是軟體限制還是硬體限制，因此我們不能指望某些軟體更新會在將來解決此問題。 非常非常愚蠢。
Since this is the 4K model, Sony also bumped the GPU (graphics processing unit) up a notch or two. This make a lot of sense, because 4K resolution is literally four times larger than 1080p, which means there are more pixels to push. The more pixels the unit needs to push, the harder the GPU has to work to do it.
由於這是4K型號，Sony還將GPU(圖形處理單元)提高了一個或兩個級別。 這很有道理，因為4K解析度實際上是1080p的四倍，這意味著有更多畫素需要推送。 單位需要推動的畫素越多，GPU要做的工作就越困難。
The Pro offers an additional gigabyte of RAM over the other models: instead of just 8GB or DDR5 RAM like the other two, it also has 1GB of slower, DDR3 RAM for non-gaming tasks. Instead of using the 8GB of “gaming” RAM for background tasks like Netflix or Spotify, the Pro offloads these much less complex tasks to the slower RAM, making more of the “gaming” RAM available for, well, games. It’s a clever setup that should make the overall system more responsive and games play a little better.
Pro提供了比其他型號更多的GB記憶體：與其他兩個型號相比，它不僅提供8GB或DDR5 RAM，而且還具有1GB的慢速DDR3 RAM，用於非遊戲任務。 Pro沒有將8GB的“遊戲” RAM用於諸如Netflix或Spotify的後臺任務，而是將這些不那麼複雜的任務解除安裝到了速度較慢的RAM中，從而使更多的“遊戲” RAM可用於遊戲。 這是一個聰明的設定，可以使整個系統的響應速度更快，遊戲效能也更好。
It’s also worth pointing out that just because all three PS4s are using DDR5 RAM doesn’t necessarily mean they perform equally. According to Polygon, the DDR5 RAM in the Pro clocks at 24 percent faster than the original PS4: 176 GB/second vs 218 GB/second. Again, a marginal bump that will go a long way in increasing the lifespan of the Pro, helping it to stay relevant until Sony releases its next-gen console some years from now.
還值得指出的是，僅僅因為所有三個PS4都使用DDR5 RAM並不一定意味著它們的效能相同。 據Polygon稱，Pro中的DDR5 RAM的時鐘速度比原始PS4快24％：176 GB /秒與218 GB /秒。 同樣，微不足道的障礙將大大延長Pro的使用壽命，幫助它保持相關性，直到幾年後索尼釋出其下一代遊戲機為止。
Beyond this, all the same upgrades available in the PS4 Slim—5GHz and AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, etc.—are all available in the Pro. It also comes standard with 1TB of storage—no 500GB option for this beasty.
除此之外，PS4 Slim中所有可用的相同升級-5GHz和AC Wi-Fi，藍芽4.0等-在Pro中均可用。 它還標配了1TB的儲存空間-該野獸沒有500GB的選項。
Finally, I want to touch on software. While the Pro’s software ismostly the same as the other models (and should continue to be in the future), there is one feature worth talking about: Boost Mode.
最後，我想談談軟體。 雖然Pro的軟體大多是相同的其他車型(並應繼續在未來的)，還有一個特點值得一說的：升壓模式。
Boost Mode is an exclusive feature for the PS4 Pro that was released with the 4.50 system software.Basically, this feature allows existing PS4 games to put that extra GPU power to good use, which can dramatically improve graphical performance. Or, in simpler terms: it makes existing games look better and play smoother, even if they weren’t designed for the PS4 Pro.
增強模式是隨4.54系統軟體一起釋出的PS4 Pro的專有功能。 基本上，此功能允許現有的PS4遊戲充分利用這些額外的GPU功能，從而可以顯著提高圖形效能。 或者，用更簡單的話說：即使現有遊戲不是為PS4 Pro設計的，它也可以使現有遊戲看起來更好，玩起來更流暢。
And this isn’t just something that applies to games that have already been updated to support the PS4’s increased resolution, either—this is for nearlyall PS4 games. So, if a game pushes the PS4 to its limits in terms of frames per second, it should be able to zip right along at 60 fps on the Pro with Boost Mode enabled. That said, some games are locked to 30fps regardless, so Boost Mode won’t do anything to improve that. It’s a software limitation within the game itself.
而且，這不僅適用於已經更新以支援PS4更高解析度的遊戲-這幾乎適用於所有PS4遊戲。 因此，如果遊戲將PS4推至每秒幀數的極限，則應該能夠在啟用了增強模式的Pro上以60 fps的速度向右滑動。 也就是說，有些遊戲無論如何都被鎖定為30fps，因此Boost模式將無濟於事。 這是遊戲本身的軟體限制。
“新” DualShock 4 (The “New” DualShock 4)
Apart from the new consoles, there are some minor changes inthe new DualShock 4 (note: both controllers have the same name, so there’s no differentiation there). Mostly, the newer model has a light bar not only on the back of the controller, but also just above the touchpad. This makes a lot more sense to me, as it’s now a player-facing feature and not just a novelty item.
除了新的控制檯以外，新的DualShock 4也有一些小的更改(注意：兩個控制器的名稱相同，因此沒有區別)。 通常，較新的型號不僅在控制器的背面，而且還在觸控板的上方都有一個燈條。 這對我而言意義更大，因為它現在是面向玩家的功能，而不僅僅是新穎性。
The newer model also features USB communication, so you can play games either wirelessly or over USB—an option that wasn’t available on the original DualShock 4.
較新的型號還具有USB通訊功能，因此您可以無線或通過USB玩遊戲-原來的DualShock 4沒有該選項。
Otherwise, the rest of the specs are identical. The new DualShock 4 controller comes with the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, but works on all three systems.
否則，其餘規格相同。 新的DualShock 4控制器隨附PS4 Slim和PS4 Pro，但可在所有三個系統上使用。
那麼，您應該購買哪一個呢？ (So, Which One Should You Buy?)
Not everything is black and white, so you can’t just say “here are the specs, and here is what’s under the hood” and expect that to be the entire conversation—that’s only half the story. The rest of the things worth considering are more theoretical or even personal in nature, especially when you consider cost.
並非所有事物都是黑白的，所以您不能只說“這裡是規格，這是內幕”，並期望這是整個對話，這只是故事的一半。 其餘值得考慮的事物本質上是更具理論性甚至是個人的，尤其是在考慮成本時。
The PS4 Slim officially costs $300, but you can often get it for less, and often in a bundle—this PS4 Slim Uncharted Bundle is going for $255at the time of this writing. The PS4 Pro, on the other hand, is $400, with no games included—so there’s a bigger difference in cost than it may seem at first glance.
PS4 Slim的正式售價為300美元，但您通常可以以更低的價格獲得，而且價格通常是捆綁銷售的。在撰寫本文時，此PS4 Slim Uncharted捆綁包的價格為255美元。 另一方面，PS4 Pro的價格為400美元，不包括遊戲，因此成本差異比乍看之下更大。
So what do you get for that extra money? First, let’s talk about this whole 4K thing.Is a 4K TV necessary to enjoy a PS4 Pro? No, but it is nice. The PS4 Pro is still a decent improvement over the other two consoles on a 1080p TV, thanks to the hardware improvements and boost mode.
那麼，這些額外的錢你能得到什麼呢？ 首先，讓我們談談整個4K問題。 享受PS4 Pro是否需要4K電視？ 不，但是很好。 由於硬體改進和增強模式，PS4 Pro與1080p電視上的其他兩個遊戲機相比仍然是一個不錯的改進。
If you’re in the market for a PlayStation and don’t already have a PS4, then you should absolutely buy the Pro provided it fits into your budget. Not only is it noticeably better, but it’sgoing to have the longest life—while the other two models will undoubtedly feel datedbefore Sony releases its next-gen console (whenever that may be). The Pro far more future-proof, making it a much better purchase decision right now, even if you don’t have a 4K TV (yet).
如果您在PlayStation的市場上還沒有PS4，那麼您絕對應該購買Pro，只要它適合您的預算即可。 它不僅明顯更好，而且將具有最長的使用壽命，而其他兩種型號無疑會在索尼釋出其下一代主機(無論何時)之前感到過時。 Pro更具前瞻性，即使您還沒有4K電視，也可以立即做出更好的購買決定。
If you already have a PlayStation 4, however, things get a little more convoluted. Here are some things you should consider before upgrading:
但是，如果您已經擁有PlayStation 4，事情就會變得更加複雜。 升級之前，您應該考慮以下幾點：
If you have a 4K TV or plan on getting one, the difference is definitely noticeable.Even on your existing 4K TV the enhanced performance and Boost Mode make a big difference, but you’ll really like it once you upgrade to a 4K screen.
如果您有一臺4K電視或打算購買一臺4K電視，那麼區別肯定很明顯。 即使在您現有的4K電視上，增強的效能和增強模式也有很大的不同，但是一旦升級到4K螢幕，您將非常喜歡它。
The Wi-Fi performance is significantly better. Honestly, this was the feature that pushed me over the edge. The Wi-Fi performance on my 2013 PS4 was so crummy most of the time I couldn’t even use PlayStation Now to test game streaming—with the Pro’s improved Wi-Fi performance and 5GHz support, however, that changed. That’s a huge point that I feel has gone mostly under the radar, and probably the Pro’s most underappreciated featureat this point.
Wi-Fi效能明顯更好。 老實說，這就是讓我感到驚訝的功能。 我的2013 PS4上的Wi-Fi效能非常糟糕，我什至無法使用PlayStation Now測試遊戲流，但Pro改進的Wi-Fi效能和5GHz支援改變了這一狀況。 我覺得這是一個很重要的問題，在大多數情況下，這是可能的，這可能是Pro目前最不被重視的功能。
Boost Mode is legit, son. If you love playing games on your PS4 now, you’ll love all those same titles even more on the Pro—even if they haven’t been updated to support the Pro’s higher resolution. Boost Mode makeseverything smoother and faster, which makes gaming more fun. This is definitely a feature you’ll love and a solid reason to want to upgrade to the Pro—even if you’re playing on a 1080p TV.
兒子，Boost Mode合法。 如果您現在喜歡在PS4上玩遊戲，那麼您甚至會更喜歡Pro上的所有相同遊戲，即使它們尚未進行更新以支援Pro的更高解析度。 增強模式使一切變得更流暢，更快，從而使遊戲變得更加有趣。 這絕對是您會喜歡的功能，也是升級到Pro的充分理由-即使您在1080p電視上播放。
Don’t worry about the upscaling thing. I know a lot of people are somewhat concerned about many games not playing in “true” 4K. I’ll tell you right now: don’t worry about it. The upscaled 4K content still looks great,I promise.
不必擔心升級問題。 我知道很多人都擔心許多遊戲無法在“真正的” 4K下玩。 我現在告訴你：不用擔心。 我保證，升級後的4K內容看起來仍然很棒。
Of course, it’s really up to you if you can or can’t justify the upgrade. I will tell you this: if you don’t have a 4K TV and are happy with your current PS4,don’t upgrade yet. Give it some time—you’re not missing out on anything super special right now, and if you wait long enough some sweet bundles will undoubtedly roll out, saving you a decent amount of money. I imagine we’ll see some nice bundles around the holidays.
當然，是否可以進行升級完全取決於您。 我將告訴您：如果您沒有4K電視，並且對當前的PS4感到滿意，請不要升級。 給它一些時間-您現在不會錯過任何超特別的東西，並且如果您等待足夠長的時間，毫無疑問，一些甜味包將推出，為您節省了可觀的金錢。 我想我們在假期期間會看到一些不錯的組合。
So yeah, that’s sort of the long and short of it:
是的，這有點長和短：
- If you don’t have a PS4, go for the Pro (provided you can fit it into your budget). 如果您沒有PS4，請選擇Pro(前提是您可以將其放入預算中)。
- If you have a 4K TV and a PS4, it’s definitely worth the upgrade, but consider holding out for a PS4 Pro bundle to roll out. 如果您有一臺4K電視和一臺PS4，絕對值得升級，但請考慮暫不推出PS4 Pro捆綁包。
- If you have a 1080p TV and a PS4, the return won’t be nearly as dramatic as it is for users with 4K TVs, so I’d suggest waiting for a bundle. Give it some time—the value will be much higher down the road a ways. 如果您有一臺1080p電視和一臺PS4，那麼回報將不會像擁有4K電視的使用者那樣戲劇性，因此我建議您等待捆綁銷售。 給它一些時間，其價值將在某種程度上更高。
I know, it’s a lot to take in—like I said, there’s a lot more to it than you may realize at first. Hopefully I’ve been able to help parse some of the details and point out things you haven’t considered. And for what it’s worth: I have zero regret in upgrading to the Pro. I loved my PS4, and I love the Pro even more. It was worth every penny of my hard-earned dollars.
我知道，要接受的東西很多-就像我說的那樣，它的意義遠不如您一開始可能意識到的多。 希望我能夠幫助解析一些細節並指出您尚未考慮的事情。 而且它的價值：升級到Pro，我絲毫不後悔。 我愛我的PS4，甚至更喜歡Pro。 我辛苦賺來的每一分錢都值得。