Current-gen consoles have been out for almost a year and a half, so you might wonder if a PS4 is still worth buying in 2022. After all, the PS5 can do anything the PS4 can and more. We’ll take a look at what reasons, if any, there would be to buy a PS4 right now.
Is it worth it to buy a PS4 in 2022?
There are two conditions in which it’s worth it to buy a PS4 in 2022:
- You can’t find a PS5, and you haven’t owned a PS4.
- You get a really good deal.
Despite the PS5 coming out all the way back in November 2020, it’s still hard to find one at retail prices. As such, many people have held out on purchasing one. However, stock levels still haven’t begun to return to normal. As a result, those who haven’t owned a PS4 and decided to wait are missing out on a fantastic library of games.
However, even if you decide to buy a PS4, there are some caveats. The best model, the PlayStation 4 Pro, is no longer in production. Sony stopped making that console in late 2020, and there’s little to no remaining stock. So, you can expect to pay a premium for it on many online stores.
The only version of the console still in production is the PS4 Slim. Unfortunately, it’s limited to 1080p, and you’ll need a PS4 Pro or PS5 to play in ultra-high definition. Even finding the Slim is tough, and Amazon sellers are price gouging and charging almost double MSRP.
So, the only way it’s worth it to buy a PS4 in 2022 is if you can find a good deal on a PS4 Pro. Sellers on eBay have some decent deals on refurbished models as of writing, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find one that works for you. Otherwise, we’d just save our money for a PS5.
