PlayStation 4: play 4K content - does it work?

If you want to play 4K content on PlayStation 4, this is currently not possible. We tell you when it is so far and which functions Sony would like to offer.

PlayStation 4: gaming, streaming and BluRays in 4K?

• The PlayStation 4 currently does not support 4K for gaming, streaming or BluRay playback. However, according to Sony's vice president, that could change soon.
• From January 2016, the first BluRays with 4K quality should come onto the market. However, since it still takes at least a year for 4K to become established, a software upgrade for the PS4 does not make sense.
• In terms of hardware, the PlayStation 4 is already ready for 4K. For the small powerhouse, the reception and playback of 4K would not be too difficult a task. It looks different with games. 4K becomes a major challenge here, which will probably only be realized with the next PlayStation generation.

In the next practical tip, we will explain the difference between 4K and UHD.