The biggest source of criticism of upcoming PlayStation 4 Pro is lack of Blu-ray support to truly become 4K console. Sony even lambasts cynics that terminologies like 4K, Blu-ray, Forward Compatibility and Upscale is not as important as enjoying good graphics - 4K or not.
In the other side of the competition, Microsoft taunts PlayStation 4 Pro with Xbox One S and Project Scorpio which they market as the only real 4K capable. Xbox later retracted by calling on fans to stop comparing the products. Although it is apparent that Sony can never deny the fact that PlayStation 4 Pro does not have 4K Blu-ray support.
According to Gaming Bolt, Sony is relying on the analysis that new trend on 4K native support will ultimately immerse in streaming similar to Netflix. This argument makes sense because 4K streaming is indeed gaining foothold. However, there is a gargantuan drawback in Sony's presumption on PlayStation 4 Pro future.
4K streaming service like Netflix leans toward 25 Mbps internet connection for smooth experience. The quality dramatically decreases once this factor is paired with lower speed. This is a tall requirement considering the fact that majority of Sony PlayStation 4 Pro gamers doesn't have access to this high-speed connection. Remember that internet connectivity is not as fast as gaming industry to develop, Cinema Blend reported.
PlayStation 4 Pro will still have problems even if years fast forward and 25 Mbps becomes commonplace. Other gamers compare Streaming 4K versus native Blu-ray and the result is surprising. 4K streaming looks really fine but there is hardly discernable difference between high quality 1080p video. Unlike say for example, a native 4K Blu-ray in certain devices that sports the real deal.
The question now is how far ahead Sony PlayStation 4 Pro is looking into. This million-dollar question will continue to haunt Sony in the long run especially that Microsoft is capitalizing in their handicap. Isn't it horrifying to imagine the war of gaming consoles collapsing only because someone decided to streamline too much instead of adding forward technology?
