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PlayStation 4 Hardware Roundup

Got questions about the PS4's hardware and UI? We have answers.

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Want to know what comes in the box with a PlayStation 4? What does a retail console look and feel like? Is the dashboard an improvement from the PS3? And just how close do I need to be to the PS4 and still access Remote Play on my Vita?

If you have questions like these and more about Sony's next-generation console, then you've come to the right place. GameSpot has been taking the PlayStation 4 through its paces, and below are all of our videos looking at how this new console rates as a piece of gaming hardware.

We'll be updating our PlayStation 4 coverage as the launch rolls on, so make sure to head to our PS4 hub page for all of the latest information.

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PS4 Hardware Overview
  1. Atomfall Is A Detective Game
  2. Nintendo Switch Online - March 2025 Game Boy Update Trailer
  3. WWE 2K25 - "THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!" Official Launch Trailer
  4. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls – Reverse Fate Gameplay Trailer
  5. Zenless Zone Zero - Soldier 0 Anby Character Demo | "Candidate Zero"
  6. Hell is Us | Investigation Gameplay Walkthrough
  7. Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer
  8. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  9. Ravenswatch | Romeo & Juliet Character Reveal Trailer
  10. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Cinematic Reveal Trailer
  11. The First Descendant - Serena Character Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  12. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

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PS4 Unboxing
  1. Atomfall Is A Detective Game
  2. Nintendo Switch Online - March 2025 Game Boy Update Trailer
  3. WWE 2K25 - "THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!" Official Launch Trailer
  4. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls – Reverse Fate Gameplay Trailer
  5. Zenless Zone Zero - Soldier 0 Anby Character Demo | "Candidate Zero"
  6. Hell is Us | Investigation Gameplay Walkthrough
  7. Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer
  8. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  9. Ravenswatch | Romeo & Juliet Character Reveal Trailer
  10. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Cinematic Reveal Trailer
  11. The First Descendant - Serena Character Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  12. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

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How to Install a Hard Drive in a PS4
  1. Atomfall Is A Detective Game
  2. Nintendo Switch Online - March 2025 Game Boy Update Trailer
  3. WWE 2K25 - "THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!" Official Launch Trailer
  4. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls – Reverse Fate Gameplay Trailer
  5. Zenless Zone Zero - Soldier 0 Anby Character Demo | "Candidate Zero"
  6. Hell is Us | Investigation Gameplay Walkthrough
  7. Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer
  8. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  9. Ravenswatch | Romeo & Juliet Character Reveal Trailer
  10. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Cinematic Reveal Trailer
  11. The First Descendant - Serena Character Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  12. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

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Testing Vita PS4 Remote Play in Battlefield 4
  1. Atomfall Is A Detective Game
  2. Nintendo Switch Online - March 2025 Game Boy Update Trailer
  3. WWE 2K25 - "THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!" Official Launch Trailer
  4. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls – Reverse Fate Gameplay Trailer
  5. Zenless Zone Zero - Soldier 0 Anby Character Demo | "Candidate Zero"
  6. Hell is Us | Investigation Gameplay Walkthrough
  7. Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer
  8. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  9. Ravenswatch | Romeo & Juliet Character Reveal Trailer
  10. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Cinematic Reveal Trailer
  11. The First Descendant - Serena Character Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  12. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

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PS4 UI and Dashboard Overview
  1. Atomfall Is A Detective Game
  2. Nintendo Switch Online - March 2025 Game Boy Update Trailer
  3. WWE 2K25 - "THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!" Official Launch Trailer
  4. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls – Reverse Fate Gameplay Trailer
  5. Zenless Zone Zero - Soldier 0 Anby Character Demo | "Candidate Zero"
  6. Hell is Us | Investigation Gameplay Walkthrough
  7. Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer
  8. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  9. Ravenswatch | Romeo & Juliet Character Reveal Trailer
  10. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Cinematic Reveal Trailer
  11. The First Descendant - Serena Character Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  12. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

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Exploring the PS4 UI - PS4 Hands On Highlight
  1. Atomfall Is A Detective Game
  2. Nintendo Switch Online - March 2025 Game Boy Update Trailer
  3. WWE 2K25 - "THIS IS GONNA BE BIG!" Official Launch Trailer
  4. BLEACH Rebirth of Souls – Reverse Fate Gameplay Trailer
  5. Zenless Zone Zero - Soldier 0 Anby Character Demo | "Candidate Zero"
  6. Hell is Us | Investigation Gameplay Walkthrough
  7. Styx: Blades of Greed | Reveal Trailer
  8. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  9. Ravenswatch | Romeo & Juliet Character Reveal Trailer
  10. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | Cinematic Reveal Trailer
  11. The First Descendant - Serena Character Gameplay Reveal Trailer
  12. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Digital Deluxe Edition Trailer

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