The PS4 Pro is not to be confused with the PS4 Slim, which is set to offer the same specs, software and peripheral support as the launch
console in a smaller form factor.
Not exact matches
After the runaway success of Nintendo's NES Classic
console in 2016 and the growing hype surrounding the upcoming (and hard to pre-order) SNES Classic, the Shacknews staff thought about other
consoles that could use a modern update
in a
smaller form factor.
The Velocity Micro Edge Z30 SmallBlock measures 12.8 inches tall by 7.9 inches wide by 9.0 inches deep, dimensions that place it
in the middle ground between a game -
console - sized
small -
form -
factor PC such as the Alienware X51 and a traditional full - tower system such as the Dell XPS 8700 SE or Lenovo Erazer X700.
Generally, these are only used for laptops — though recently, Xbox One and PS4
consoles have begun supporting internal and external storage devices
in the 2.5» range, and some
small - capacity PC towers such as Micro ATX models support the 2.5»
form factor over the larger 3.5»
form factor in order to save space and maintain a lightweight, portable PC.
In that editorial I wrote, «It should be able to combine the best aspects of a PC (open system, upgradable hardware, more games and game innovation) with the advantages of a
console (
small form factor, playable on big screen, more easily affordable).»
... When we designed the Alpha, we were going after a really
small and tight
form factor that met the sound requirements of a
console in the living room, that met the thermals and the type of environment the Alpha's intended to go into.