Buy PS3 or PS4: A comparison of the consoles
If you want to buy a PS3 or PS4, you have the choice between the cheaper and older, as well as the newer and more expensive model. We have the two consoles compete against each other in a direct comparison.
Buy PS3 or PS4: A comparison of the consoles
- PlayStation 3 was released in 2006, the PlayStation four around 7 years later, in 2013.
- The new generation of PlayStation has been given completely new and modern hardware and software.
PS3 or PS4: the hardware
- Processor: An eight-core X86 Jaguar processor from AMD is clocked in the PS4. In the PS3 there is an aging cell processor that is still very powerful at 3.2 GHz.
- Graphics: For the first time, the PS4 offers "next-gen graphics" in 4K. The textures are higher resolution, the detail density is greater, the graphics have improved significantly compared to the PS3.
- RAM: The PS3 has only 256 MB main memory and another 256 MB video memory. The PS4 has a comparatively gigantic 8 GB of RAM, 16 times as much as the PS3.
- Connections: The USB 3.0 connection in the PS4 is also up to date. The AUX connection for headphones is also new.
- Connections: The PS3 uses Bluetooth 2.0 and uses the WLAN connections 802.11 b / g. The PS4 uses the somewhat newer standard Bluetooth 2.1 and 802.11 b / g / n.
PS3 or PS4: the controllers
- The battery of the DualShock 4 controller has almost twice the capacity and thus promises somewhat longer runtimes. However, the new controller also weighs around 20 grams more.
- The controllers' shape and handling have not changed much. Both devices are comfortable to hold. Only the touchpad in the middle of the PS4 controller is completely new.
Firmware: The new features of the PS4
- With better hardware, the PS4 not only promises better gaming, but also some new functions.
- Among other things, you can record games and upload them to YouTube or listen to your own music from the USB stick while gaming.
- One of the most interesting features is share play. This allows individual games to be streamed between two users. If only your friend owns a certain game, he can invite you via Share-Play to play it for or with you.
PS3 or PS4: price and conclusion
- The PlayStation 3 is available in a neat version with a 500 GB hard drive for currently around 270 euros, the PlayStation 4 with 500 GB for around 370 euros. The basic model of the PS3 with only 12 GB hard disk space is available for 170 euros. With current games there is usually no price difference between the PS3 and PS4 titles.
- The hardware has improved in every respect with the PS4, so that much nicer results are achieved when playing. The software also offers various new functions.
- For a surcharge of 100 euros, you get a difference that is worth much more than 100 euros. Only those who really want to save can be satisfied with the still quite good basic model of the PS3 with 12 GB storage space.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how the PS4 performs compared to the Xbox One.