8 Reasons to Buy a PS4 in 2020 & 2 Reasons Not To

The PS4 is a great game console. This is why you should buy one in 2020, and a few reasons you shouldn’t spend your cash on a PlayStation 4 or even a PS4 Pro right now.

We’re seeing a lot of interest in buying a PS4 or PS4 Pro in 2020 as people are gaming more with many entertainment options closed down. It’s a great way to stay connected with friends. Even with the PS5 coming out later this year, it’s a good time to buy, especially if you are going to be inside for a while. Whether you are looking for an upgrade this Summer to treat yourself, asking for a birthday, or back to school gift, this is what you need to know.

Yes, there is a PS5 release date on the calendar for holidays 2020, but that’s still a long time away and there are a lot of games to play during the rest of the year. If you don’t already have a current-generation console, it’s a long time to wait.

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Be cautious if you are buying a PS4 in 2020. Many retailers are listing prices above the MSRP. This is especially a problem on Amazon where the console is out of stock from Amazon, but a third party seller is listing it for sale. It’s routine to see a price that is $60 higher than what you should be paying for the PS4 and close o $70 higher than a good price for the PS4 Pro.

GameStop offers a number of PS4 options and Best Buy has options at the normal prices. The PS4 Pro adds in 4K gaming and better graphics.=, for about a $100 premium over the PS4. You can also find a PS4 Pro deal on eBay with PlayStation Plus and The Last of Us Part II, brand new with a full warranty.

There are more reasons than ever to buy the PS4 in 2020, but there are also some reasons to look at the Xbox One X and the Nintendo Switch.

PS4 Exclusives Are Bigger and Better

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$249.95 from Amazon PS4 Exclusives are arguably bigger and better than those on Xbox. Yes, Microsoft is catching up, but if you are looking for a big catalog of great games -- especially single-player games, then you should consider the PS4. You have Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War, Spider-Man, Days Gone, and The Last of Us that you can play right now and there are a lot of exclusives on the way still.  This includes The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Godfall, and others coming this year.

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