Moving out of the console generation, the PlayStation 4 Pro is the go-to machine for playing Sony’s first-party games (along with a slew ofother great titles). The PS4 Pro is much more powerful than the base PS4, and although you’ll see an performance improvement out of the box, there are some settings you should tweak to get the most of your console. Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your PS4 Pro, at leastuntil the PS5 launches.
Further Reading
Improvements to expect
How to use a vertical stand
The PlayStation 4 Pro has a larger footprint than the original PlayStation 4 or the redesigned “slim” model, and in its standard horizontal position, it can eat up quite a bit of space on your shelf on entertainment center — space that you might need if you have other consoles or PlayStation VR. To better use that space, consider installing thePlayStation 4 vertical stand. It has been completely redesigned to fit the newer consoles, and though it does look a lot nicer than the old version once it’s set up, the process is a little bit tricky.
With the stand installed, you will have more space on your shelf, and the system looks a whole lot more elegant! (We think so, anyway).
How to transfer data from your original PlayStation 4
If this is your first PlayStation 4, there’s no need to worry about this step. But as the Pro is more of an incremental update than a brand-new console, there’s a good chance you may already have a PlayStation 4, on which you’ve downloaded games, saved your data, and created a personal profile. Luckily, moving those files to your new system is a piece of cake. Here are the basics to get your data transferred.
If you would like a more detailed walkthrough of how to transfer data from a PS4 to a PS4 Pro, we have astep-by-step guideabout that process.
How to change 4K resolution settings
The biggest draw of the PlayStation 4 Pro is its ability to play games at 4K resolution. The processrequires changing some settingson both your PlayStation 4 Pro and your television.
How to change HDR settings
In addition to 4K resolution, you’re able to also play games on the PlayStation 4 Pro with HDR, or high-dynamic range. This feature, available on many new 4K displays, allows for brilliantly dark blacks and bright whites that can completely transform a game. Please note that the PlayStation 4only supports HDR10and not Dolby Vision HDR.
For more information on the nuances of high-dynamic range, we have a handyexplainerthat goes into much more detail.
