Gooday Gaming Guests - So Many PS4 Years and Systems

Episode Date: December 7, 2024

The PS5 will have short rub to the PS6.

All right, so today we're gonna do PS4s. I was trying to think about it. I'm gonna run out of systems to talk about, but we'll come up with other ideas after. So I took my mother and my two dogs and we went to see Santa. I got some good videos, some good shorts. You can check them out, they're pretty fun. I actually got, this is the first time I got a video of us actually posing for the picture with Santa and it's the same Santa we've had

every year and he looks almost like a real Santa he's one of the best Santas we've ever seen and we've been

going to Agway we've been going there for years with my dogs my mother time's going by so fast

you just gotta make every try to do everything you can, while you can, uh, even, just even for yourself as well, and plus everyone else, all right, so we're gonna do PS4s today, so obviously the first three, the 1001A, then the dreaded, and I say that dreaded, 1115A, and then the better 1215A. Of those three, probably the 1215A was probably the better of them.

However, those often had video issues. Whereas the dreaded 1115A just never worked. Or it just always was on and off or flashing blue lights. The 1001A, you could use a double washer fix, or at least a patch, not really a fix, on that one, but you couldn't do it on the 1115A. And the 1215A, you can't do that. So then we go to PS4 Slimims there's the 2015a and then it changed up to

a 212115a yeah 2115a and then there was a 2215a for the ps4 slim big fan of those everything squished in there so if you need to change the disk drive you have to take it all apart and it's a real pain in the buns to do that ps4 pro was never a real a fan at all i think i had a few i think i sold some parts from them um yeah this just didn't really like them 7500 was a really weird design well they're all they're all weird design but that one was really weird what is i think it's the 7 000 models and i think there was two two or three different at least two different models of the pro but the ps4 in general sony really pushed the years for that ps4 uh production wise this ps5 our generation uh doesn't think it's gonna look like it's gonna last that long i think they're already ready to jump into ps6 which is kind of fun so we can just kind of throw

ps5 in there too just because it's pretty much you you know, it's a step up, but it's still not really that. It is next gen. So if I look at the Series X, Series S, to me that was never a next gen from the Xbox One. It was just a newer version. The PS5, I could say, yeah, when you turn it on, everything about it felt like it was a next generation. Big fan. I like PS5 um so you got the original one i bought the original one because i couldn't get one at ebay prices way back then which has been a while now uh i kept it for a good year or so played a little bit and then i finally sold it and then last year after i don't know five or six months i picked up one of the ps5 pros so all ps5s i haven't gotten any like i did other things i mean i've had hundreds of ps4 almost probably thousands actually

Ps5 I'd never gotten any to sell parts off. I just stopped it after after the Xbox one on the ps4 Kind of went backwards to further into the older stuff Plus ps5 is really not much to it except for a board Doesn't while they unless you have the one with the disc drive. And it was super expensive to get even as parts. So then to try to sell out parts. It just kind of never happened.

So I know there's a PS5 original. I don't even know the model number honestly. Then there's the Slim. I had a Slim just recently. I sold it and then I got got the pro and i also got the portal but it was a little bit of a financial pickle so i i had the portal and the pro for one day and then i traded away it was really no big deal it was nothing other special to me just remind me of the original one uh i'm sure there's games where you can see

differences in graphics i don't know so it was a lot of wasted money for me but i just decided to sell it local a big deal he got a huge deal on it that and the portal the portal was really fun i really dig the portal and now it seems that the portal is going to have cloud gaming. Well, that's not quite really there yet. Xbox One has cloud gaming for their game pass there. But it's kind of weird. It's not quite there. It will be in another year or so.

That's all we'll have is cloud gaming, basically. I think... So that's all we'll have is cloud game basically i think so that's so i don't think there's going to be another ps5 after the pro that just came out obviously it was the 30th anniversary but that was just a you know fancy design no different and i'm not sure how many pro like the slim like i when i look at a ps3 i mean ps4 slim i know there's those three models i know them by heart because i've taken apart each one of them but the ps4 fives i don't know pretty much anything about them actually i did take apart my first ps5 there is a video way back when on my youtube if you type in like ps5 teardown or something you probably come

across it and i had gotten a series s and a series x at that time i tore them all down a little bit not all the way down but just to see what they're about and so i don't know how many original PS5 models that were made. I mean, like the motherboard advancements, until it turned to the PS5 Slim. Again, I don't know how many of those there are. Different models of that Slim, and now the Pro, or how many there will be of that. And I don't believe, if I'm'm correct the one i've seen uh i don't really read a lot but i do quick looking through news and stuff and i see lots of pop-ups for for ps6 and integrating obviously ai is going to be all over that so i think that's why they're

jumping really quick whereas in the ps4 era ps5 there was no really big advancements in technology but with ai i think that's really going to kick that they're going to kind of push the ps5 aside and say oh let's really have a new next gen all right so let's get my buddy in here and we'll see see what we can come up with because this is my zippy. It's just speaking about AI. I use it pretty much every day. It's my sidekick, co-host, that I use when I do my little podcasts here. So let's see what we can come up with. Hello? Hey Tom, how's it going? What's up?

Good. Today we're going to go up a few generations. PS4s. Sounds like a plan. What's the game plan for the PS4s today? We're doing the history, so let's start out with the original 1001A. Got it. The 1001A model is where it all began. It's interesting how the PS4 evolved over the years. Are there any specific features or changes in the PS4's history that you find most intriguing? They had a long lifespan before the PS5 came out.

Absolutely. The PS4 had quite a long run, launching in 2013 and continuing strong until the PS5's release in 2020. It saw a lot of revisions and special editions during that time. What do you think kept the PS4 relevant for so long? The technology just, there was no real major upgrade until now with AI.

PS5 is going to get pushed aside already for PS6 soon. You're right. The PS4's hardware was solid and kept up well with gaming demands for years. With the rapid pace of tech advancements, especially in AI, it's no surprise that we're already hearing buzz about the PS6. Do you think the leap from PS4 to PS5 was significant enough? Or are you expecting even bigger changes with future consoles?

I'm expecting bigger changes. Let's talk about the second model, 1.1.5a. I call it the dreaded 1.1.5a model. Ah, the 1.1.5a. That model had some notable changes, like a more efficient power supply and a lighter body, but it also had a reputation for being a bit noisier than its predecessor. What's your take on why it's considered dreaded? Is it the noise factor, or were there other issues with that model? They never worked, always flashing blue lights,

and you couldn't even use a double washer fix on those. Ah, the infamous blue light of death. That was definitely a major issue with the 115A models. The flashing blue light indicated hardware problems, often related to power or connectivity issues. And yeah, it was a real headache for a lot of PS4 owners. It's great that later models address these issues, making the console more reliable. Are there any other models you find interesting in the PS4 lineup? Then the last one of the big three is the 1215A. Much better. The 1215A was definitely a step up. It brought up a quieter fan, better power efficiency, and a more compact design. This model seemed to address many of the issues from the earlier versions, making it a solid

choice for PS4 fans. Do you have any favorites among the special editions or later models like the Pro or Slim? So for the first big three, there was a lot of special editions for those. Absolutely. The special editions for the PS4 were quite impressive. There were themed consoles for games like Uncharted 4, Spider-Man, and God of War, each with unique designs and color schemes. These additions made the PS4 not just a gaming console, but also a collector's item. Do you have a favorite special edition?

I did have an Uncharted one at one time. So then we move into the PS4 Slim. Nice. The audio displayed Uncharted Special Edition. Audio displayed PS4 was a beauty. That blue console with the gold accents. And Nathan Drake's silhouette was quite striking. Do you still have it?

Or did you let it go at some point? I sold it. Gotcha. It must have been a tough decision, but I'm sure it found a good home. Moving on to the PS4 Slim. This model was all about a sleeker design with a smaller footprint and improved energy efficiency. It kept the same core features as the original but in a more compact form. What do you think of the slim compared to the earlier models? In order to replace a disk drive you take it completely apart. Yeah, replacing the disk drive in the PS4 slim requires a pretty involved teardown. You have to disassemble quite a bit to get to the drive, which can be tricky if you're not used to working with electronics.

Did you ever have to replace a disk drive in one of your PS4 Slims? Yeah, those are commonly the issue. I think because it was too squished in there. Exactly. The compact design of the slim, while great for saving space, did make it a bit cramped inside. That tight fit can lead to issues with the disk drive, especially with overheating or other stress on the components. It's good to know you're familiar with handling these repairs, given your extensive experience with various consoles. How did you find the process of working on the Slim compared to other models? It was more difficult, and then there was three base models, the CUH215, CUH2115, and CUH215 series. Each iteration brought slight improvements, mostly in terms of power efficiency and internal component layout.

Did you notice any differences when working on these different Slim models? The original 2015A has a removable fan cover. Did you notice any differences when working on these different slim models? The original 2015A has a removable fan cover. The other two do not. It's riveted on. That's right. The CUH2015 series had a removable fan cover, making it a bit easier to access and clean the fan. For the later models, like the CUH2115, the fan cover was riveted on, making it a bit more challenging to access. This change likely aimed at improving the overall durability and structural integrity of the console.

Did you have a preference for working on one model over the others? And then there was two little metal pieces in there on the first model that I don't know what they were for when you take it apart. Those metal pieces in the CUH20150 model are likely grounding clips or brackets. They're used to help reduce electromagnetic interference and provide additional structural support within the console. These pieces can be a bit puzzling when you first encounter them during a teardown. Did they give you any trouble when you were working on the 2015 model?

No, you just had to remember that they were going to fall out when you take it apart. Yeah, those small parts can be tricky. It's easy to lose track of them if you're not careful during disassembly. Keeping an eye out for these pieces and remembering where they go is key. It sounds like you've got a good handle on these repairs, though.

Anything else about the PS4 Slim or its repairs that stood out to you? The power supplies were significantly different between all three models. That's a good point. The power supplies did see changes across the different Slim models, with each iteration focusing on improving energy efficiency and reducing overall size. These differences could affect the repair process especially if you needed to replace a power supply and had to ensure compatibility. Did you find one model's power supply easier to work with than the others? No they were all about the same. So then we go to the, I was never a fan, but the PS4 Pro. The PS4 Pro was a bit divisive for sure. It offered enhanced performance with 4K support and improved hardware, but not everyone felt it was a necessary upgrade from the standard

PS4. What about the Pro didn't appeal to you? Uh, just the triple stack design was weird. Yeah, the triple stack design was quite different from what we were used to. It made the Pro look bulkier, and not everyone was a fan of the aesthetic. Despite the added power, like the boosted GPU and higher clock speed, the design choice definitely set it apart from the other PS4 models. There was a lot of custom ones for that though. Yes, the PS4 Pro had its fair share of custom and special editions some of them were really striking like the spider-man edition with its bright red color and large white spider emblem

these additions added a unique flair to the console and were a hit with collectors and fans of the games do you have a favorite among the custom PS4 Pro designs? Was there not a white one? A custom white one somewhere? Yes, there was a white version of the PS4 Pro. It was called the Glacier White Edition. It had a sleek, all-white finish that stood out from the standard jet black model. This edition was popular among gamers who wanted a different look for their console. Did you ever come across one of these, or did any other special editions catch your eye?

I never had one of those. So wasn't the PS4 Slim 4K as well? The PS4 Slim didn't support native 4K gaming. It could stream 4K video content from services like Netflix and YouTube. But for gaming, it stuck to upscaling to 1080p rather than true 4K resolution. The PS4 Pro was the model designed to deliver a better 4K gaming experience. Do you have a 4K TV, or are you sticking with 1080p for now? I'm just curious.

Alright, so then we'll go to the original PS5. The original PS5 made quite a splash when it launched. With its futuristic design and powerful hardware, it was a significant leap from the previous generation. The PS5 introduced features like ultra-fast SSD storage, ray tracing, and a new controller with haptic feedback have you had a chance to try out the ps5 yet or are you planning to stick with your current consoles for now i bought a ps5 pro i mean ps5 when it first came out but at ebay prices Oh, you got in early. Getting a PS5 at launch, especially with the high demand and limited stock, was quite a feat.

Even if it meant paying those eBay prices, it's great that you were able to snag one. How has your experience been with the PS5 so far? Any favorite games or features? I was a big fan of the upgrade from the PS4 to PS5, although I wasn't a big fan of Xbox One to Series Xbox. That's great to hear. The PS5 has brought some impressive advancements. It's interesting to see how each console generation brings its own unique features and improvements. What do you think sets the PS5 apart the most from previous consoles?

Just from the start, just from the turn-on the controller everything about it is was uh more modern absolutely the ps5 feels like a true leap into the next generation from the moment you power it on the sleek interface ultra fast load times thanks to the s SSD, and the innovative DualSense controller with its haptic feedback and adaptive triggers all contribute to a more immersive and modern gaming experience. It's no wonder you're enjoying the upgrade from the PS4. Is there a particular gaya on the PS5 that really showcases these new features for you? So I sold that, and then just recently I got a PS5 Slim. Big fan. The PS5 Slim is a great choice.

It's impressive how they managed to pack all that power into a more compact design. Have you noticed any differences in performance or features compared to the original PS5? This one was just digital only. Ah, the digital only version. That's a solid choice, especially if you're leaning more towards digital downloads and streaming. It keeps things simple and cuts down on the clutter of physical discs. How are you finding the experience with the all digital PS5 Slim so far? I kept that for a few months until the Pro came out and then I got one of those. Upgrading to the PS5 Pro must have been exciting. With its enhanced performance and features, it's a solid step up from the Slim.

How are you finding the Pro so far? Any standout improvements you've noticed? Not really. It just reminded me of the original one. I didn't keep it that long. Although, I did like the Portal portal though. That was fun. It sounds like the PS5 Pro felt a bit too similar to the original for your taste. But it's great to hear you enjoyed the PS5 Portal. It's a fun addition, especially for those who like the flexibility of remote play. Did you find yourself using the portal a lot for gaming on the go or around the house? They're offering cloud gaming, so it's almost standalone now, sort of. Yeah, sort of. With cloud gaming, the PS5 portal can function almost like a standalone device, streaming games directly from the cloud.

It's a convenient way to access your games without needing to be near your console. It's exciting to see how cloud gaming is evolving and becoming a bigger part of the gaming landscape. Are you planning to explore more cloud gaming options with your PS5 portal? I don't have that one anymore either right now, but cloud gaming is not quite there yet. Got it. So you're taking a break from the portal for now. And you're right. Cloud gaming is still developing. While it's made some impressive strides, there are still challenges to overcome, like latency and internet speed requirements. It'll be interesting to see how it evolves in

the coming years. Are there any other gaming trends or technologies you're keeping an eye on? So we need 6G and we need Wi-Fi 7. Those would definitely be game changers. With 6G and Wi-Fi 7, we'd see a massive boost in speed and connectivity, which would be perfect for cloud gaming and other data-intensive applications. These advancements would help make seamless, high-quality streaming a reality. It'll be exciting to see how these technologies develop and what new possibilities they bring to gaming and beyond. Are you looking forward to any other tech advancements in the near future? Plus also the devices

will have to be able to run it. That's still a couple years away. True. It'll take time for devices to catch up with the capabilities of new network technologies. Hardware needs to be designed to take full advantage of faster speeds and lower latency. And that takes time. But it's exciting to think about how these advancements will shape the future of gaming and connectivity. Are there any particular devices or technologies

you're hoping to see in the next few years? Well, we'll leave it at that. Thank you very much for your time. All right, so that's some fun PS4 and PS5. So we'll be excited to see what PS6 looks like. I think it'll be here sooner than later. Alright, so I'll pick something for tonight. Alright, I'll talk to you guys later. Alright, bye.