5 Reasons Buying a PlayStation 4 in 2022 Makes Sense!

With the PlayStation 5 released in 2020, does it make sense to buy a PlayStation 4 in 2022? The simple answer is yes. You must be shaking your head in disbelief, but here are some incredibly good reasons

why the PS4 still makes sense in 2022 and beyond

Everyone's heard of scalpers ruining the computer market over the past year. Prices for processors and graphics cards have skyrocketed because of shortages in supply. This has extended to the PlayStation 5 as well. Sony has not been able to meet demand for the console at all over the past year. The PS5 was a hot ticket item during the holiday season last year, with stores often selling out within minutes of putting up stock.

The situation has not improved at all this year. Big retailers like Walmart and Best Buy sell out online within minutes. As for in-person, you would have to be extremely lucky to find one in nearby stores. Even if you do, retailers typically force customers to buy bundles, making it even more expensive than it already is.

Meanwhile, the PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro are incredibly easy to pick up.

You can find them sitting on store shelves in almost all retail locations. In fact, most retailers are running promotions to sell the remaining units they have. Sadly, retailers still sell the consoles as part of bundles, but they are priced far more reasonably than the PS5.

If you check the used market

You are bound to find an even better deal. A quick search on eBay shows that pre-owned PlayStation 4 Pros with extra controllers and games can be bought for far lower prices than retail stores. The price difference between a new PS4/PS4 Pro and a used one is in the hundreds of dollars. That is quite a bit of savings right there.

The best part: no need to deal with crazy scalpers or dodgy sellers. There is no need to wait throughout the night, constantly refreshing your browser to score a game console. Simply click and pay - the console is yours.

Brilliant Library of Games

The PlayStation 4 has been available for eight years and now has a massive PS4 games for you to enjoy. Every title in the FIFA, Call of Duty, and God of War franchises are available, among others. A lot of big titles are coming to the PS4 this year and beyond. You can also expect blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto to support the sizeable PS4 install base in the near future.

You can also buy PS3 Games and PS2 games from PlayStation Network

Expanding the already gigantic library you have access to. These games run flawlessly on the PS4 without any graphical bugs or hitches. A number of studios have also released remasters and remakes in the last few years.

The Mass Effect Legendary Collection comes to mind. EA has remastered all games in the trilogy with updated graphics and gameplay, bringing these classics into the new era. A lot of other publishers have done the same and will continue to do so in the near future.

Most importantly,

The library includes exclusive titles like God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. These are excellent showcases of the platform's strength, and you will love every moment in these video games.

Another feather in the PS4's cap

Is the fact that PlayStation 5 games like Horizon: Forbidden West and God of War: Ragnarök are also going to be released on the PS4. Yes, they will be graphically downgraded and will take longer to load than on the PlayStation 5. However, the underlying gameplay and story content will be the same.

PS4 Plus and PS Now

PlayStation Plus is necessary for playing online multiplayer. Sony also throws in a couple of free games every month, alongside member discounts, making it a valuable must-have. Even if you play games casually, you can expect to try out at least two new games every month with this service. These games also stay in your library for as long as the subscription is active. This helps expand your game library with both indie and blockbuster titles.

Sony also has PlayStation Now. It offers instant access to hundreds of PS4, PS3, and PS2 titles without having to download them. You can play these games quickly and easily without having to buy them. The service is available for Windows computers, too, but it was designed first for the PS4, making the console the best place to enjoy these games.

Use the PS4 as a Media Machine

Considering the price of a used PlayStation 4, picking one up for the living room makes sense. The PS4 can stream from any service available right now, including YouTube, Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+, among others. 

The base PS4 has no trouble streaming in full HD

The PS4 Pro, meanwhile, can easily do 4K streams. It is the cheapest and easiest way to set up a streaming device in your living room. Here is the best part: it also plays games!

If you have your own Plex server

(or have access to one), the PlayStation 4 can be set up as a client. It is easy to install the app from the PlayStation Store and get it set up with your home server. No need for a computer or Android device when the home console is enough.

Should You Buy a PS4 in 2022?

The answer is a resounding yes. You get access to a massive library of games, and more games will be coming out in the near future. You can also stream games using PS Now, gaining access to PS3 and PS2 back catalogs for a low price. If you do not play games, use it as a streaming machine in your living room.

It is also an excellent choice if you are on a budget. You can pick up a PS4 or the Pro version for a much lower price than the PlayStation 5. All this makes the PS4 an outstanding option in 2022.