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 ====== Sony PlayStation 4 ======
+Sony's 4th console. Releasing on November 15th, 2013 in North America, the PS4's x86-64 8-core AMD APU, 8GB+256MB (8+1GB on Pro) of RAM, and maximum output resolution of 1080p (4K on Pro) is certainly quite powerful for it's generation. Combining this with a good launch and good games resulted in the PS4 becoming a strong seller, with current figures sitting at 117.2 million units sold. Despite original plans by Sony to discontinue the system in 2021, chip supplies have resulted in Sony reneging on this policy, meaning the PS4 (only the Slim) will remain in production for a few more years.
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_4
 ===== Operating Systems (AMD x86 Jaguar + ARM background) =====
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 === “PlayStation 4 Slim (CUH-20xx)” (2016-present) ===
-//LOWEST PRICE//
+//LOWEST PRICE, RECOMMENDED OVERALL (for EOPs)//
-Smaller, less expensive, and with a few upgrades, the PS4 Slim is certainly the best model for anyone that wants a new system, because Sony still makes these. When it comes to feature changes, the Slim upgraded the system’s USB ports to USB 3.1, enhanced the network card’s speed capabilities, while shrinking the system down and rounding it out. However, the optical audio port was removed from this version.
+Smaller, less expensive, and with a few upgrades, the PS4 Slim is certainly the best model for anyone that wants a new system, because Sony still makes these. When it comes to feature changes, the Slim upgraded the system’s USB ports to USB 3.1, enhanced the network card’s speed capabilities, while shrinking the system down and rounding it out. However, the optical audio port was removed from this version. The PS4 Slim also receives a temporary recommendation for EOPs, as the current state of Linux drivers on the PS4 pro is quite weak. Overall, it seems that most any PS4 Slim revision will work the best for Linux at this time. Hopefully, in the future, PS4 Pro drivers will improve to the point where this is not applicable anymore.
-=== “PlayStation 4 Pro (CUH-70xx)” (2016-2021) ===
+=== “PlayStation 4 Pro (CUH-70xx)” (2016-present?) ===
-//RECOMMENDED OVERALL//
+//RECOMMENDED OVERALL (general use)//
 With the “Pro” in the name, it’s unsurprising to hear that things improved with this PS4 version. Unlike the PS4 Slim, the PS4 Pro retains the “layer” appearance of the original PS4, by simply adding a “layer” to the design. When it comes to input and output, the PS4 Pro is identical to the PS4 Slim (USB 3.1, better network, no optical audio, so on). Internally of course, there’s more RAM, superior CPU and GPU clocks, and other hardware improvements. This affords the ability to run games at faux-4K, add graphical enhancements, and so on. Such better hardware makes this the best system for EOPs, although to only minor impact.
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-=== “CUH-72xx” (2018-2021) ===
+=== “CUH-72xx” (2018-present?) ===
-//RECOMMENDED OVERALL//
+//RECOMMENDED OVERALL (for general performance)//
 Taking cues from the 71xx, the 72xx further reduced fan noise, which raised temperatures again. However, there was also a change to the power connector, having been altered to be the same cord as used on the PS4 Slim. Since these systems are the quietest and were produced the most recently, they gain a recommendation.