Adapting to next generation or new gaming systems is quite a risk but it's something worth taking when getting ahead means a lot to the gamer. I write this article because I have observed patterns on how new systems perform, especially during the days or weeks after they are rolled out. There is sort of a 'waiting period' that you need to observe before actually buying the stuff so this article is mainly not for those who are fond of getting the consoles or systems right away.
The PlayStation 4 Pro (PS4 Pro) is just fresh off its release date and yet it has encountered a lot of performance issues, particularly in the frame rate department. According to EuroGamer.net, although they had experienced good results for games like COD: Infinite Warfare, FIFA 17, and Battlefield 1, they encountered issues with Watch Dogs 2.
Though the game delivers an eye candy 1800p, the game is capped at 30fps, and the problems haven't even started yet. On top of that, it has stability issues in terms of performance; the framerate drops every now and then, especially on settings that are crowded. What's worrying is that, the original PS4 version has no issues at all. The PS4 Pro rendering has frequent frame rate drops and screen-tears.
This isn't acceptable as the PS4 Pro is expected to be top-of-the-line and besides that, people who already have the original PS4 still spent much money for a mid-gen upgrade. That said, it will not sound demanding if consumers want perfection. What's the point of getting a 'more beefed up' console when it can't perform like one, right? Not to mention the investment in getting a 4K television. This experience is also similar with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
On the bright side, the PS4 Pro testing at Digital Foundry didn't go all sour. Games like The Last of Us and Skyrim do very well on the mid-gen console compared to the PS4 base. The games showed excellent optimization skills with the former showcasing at 3200x1800 with 60fps. 4K native will just have 30fps, but still, they look fantastic.
Why waiting is better than being first
It's events like these that make me want to wait and make the most out of, people testing out the PS4 Pro's capabilities, letting me know if I should buy it or not. Much like not doing a pre-order of a game, you can enjoy people reviewing it for you, and at times suffering because of it while you just look from a far and telling yourself not getting that game ever. Same goes to getting the PS4 Pro.
In summary, most of the games worked as they planned, though some are problematic. The most adorable feature would be the option to run at base mode while the CPU and GPU are boosted. This means that you can go to a standard 1080 resolution and blast off with the frame rate. Personally, 1080 is okay for my 50" standard TV.
Also having the PS4 Pro on hand means that you can revisit all the Sony exclusives and experience them in better fps and resolution. You can't do this on other devices to begin with, so if you like titles like The Last of Us and other upcoming PS4 Pro versions of PlayStation exclusives, then the mid-gen system is for you. As for me, I've just started saving up for it so I'm still open to all reviews and feedback, not in a hurry.
