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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

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PlayStation 4 Slim

Released September 2016.5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sony announced the CUH-2000 series with a 500 GB HDD for sale in Japan, North America and Europe from September 15, 2016. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Storage
500 GB, 1 TB
GPU compute (FP32)
1.84TFLOPS
Disc drive
Built in
Max game frame rate (claimed)
60fps

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At a glance

Ports

  • HDMI 1.4
  • 2 USB-A SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1)
  • Ethernet
  • Other AUX
  • AC power

All specs

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General

Series
PlayStation5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026
Model numbers
CUH-2015A, CUH-2015B1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guides for purchases in the United States and Canada. The 500 GB model is CUH-2015A and the 1 TB model is CUH-2015B.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
7 September 20165Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026SIE press release dated September 7, 2016.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Sony PlayStation 4 (2013)16Reviewengadget.com/2016-09-26-ps4-slim-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's PS4 Slim review says Sony will make the Slim the new standard PS4, replacing the model that launched in 2013.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
From $2995Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 20266Press articlehothardware.com/news/sony-doubles-playstation-4-slim-storage-to-1tbRead 13 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Jet Black5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026Press release lists the color as Jet Black.
Hardware revision
CUH-2000 series, slimmer PS4 launched in 2016. Covers the US models CUH-2015A (500 GB) and CUH-2015B (1 TB).1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony publishes the CUH-2015A and CUH-2015B guides with the same specification table. Later CUH-2100 and CUH-2200 chassis revisions are not covered. The later CUH-2215A guide lists 2.0 kg.
Platform
PlayStation 45Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026Product name PlayStation 4.
Operating system
PS4 system software15Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/screens.htmlRead 13 October 2026The online User's Guide describes the PS4 home screen and system software updates. The version at the accessed date is not recorded.
Backward compatibility
PlayStation 2 (select titles downloaded from PlayStation Store)10Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/game/PS2game.htmlRead 13 October 2026Only PlayStation 2 format software downloaded from PlayStation Store plays on the PS4. PS2 and PS3 discs do not. Not every PS2 game is offered.
Game services
PlayStation Plus4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026Sony PS4 page and the online User's Guide: PlayStation Plus subscription for online multiplayer and other benefits.
Remote Play
Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026Sony PS4 page: stream games from your PS4 to a compatible iOS or Android device, PC, Mac or PlayStation Vita over home Wi-Fi. The online User's Guide has a Remote Play page.

Processor and graphics

System on chip
Single-chip custom processor1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
CPU
x86-64 AMD Jaguar1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, 8 cores. Sony does not list the CPU clock.
CPU cores
81Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
CPU threads
Not available
Max CPU clock
1.6GHz11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Hardware comparison table, PS4 Slim column: maximum CPU clock 1.6 GHz. Sony does not publish it for the Slim.
GPU
AMD Radeon based graphics engine1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
GPU compute units
1811Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026The table lists 1,152 shaders and 18 units for the Slim. A GCN compute unit has 64 shaders, so 18 compute units.
Max GPU clock
0.8GHz11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: maximum GPU clock 800 MHz, 1,152 shaders, 18 SIMD units and 1.843 TFLOPS, the same as the original PS4.
GPU compute (FP32)
1.84TFLOPS1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Hardware ray tracing
Not available
Upscaling technologies
Not available

Memory and storage

Main RAM
8GB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Main RAM type
GDDR51Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Auxiliary system RAM
Not available
Auxiliary system RAM type
Not available
Memory bus width
256bits11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: 256-bit interface, 8 GiB GDDR5 at 2,750 MHz.
Memory bandwidth
Memory poolCapacity (GB)Bandwidth (GB/s)
GDDR5 shared memory8176
Source11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: data transfer rate 176 GB/s.
Storage
500 GB, 1 TB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hard disk drive: Internal, 500 GB. Sony states capacity in base 10, so 1 TB is 1000 GB. The system reserves part of it.2Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015B-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026CUH-2015A guide: Internal, 500 GB. CUH-2015B guide: Internal, 1 TB. Sony states capacity in base 10. This is marketed capacity, not usable space.
Storage type
Internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive, 5400 RPM2Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015B-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Both guides list an internal hard disk drive. The 2.5-inch form factor is from Sony's PS4 Pro FAQ, which describes the standard PS4 models. The 5400 RPM figure is from the PCGH comparison table.
SSD read bandwidth (raw)
Not available
SSD read bandwidth (compressed)
Not available
Storage expansion methods
Replace the internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive (up to 9.5 mm thick), USB extended storage for applications (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or faster, 250 GB to 8 TB)8Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/extendedstorage.htmlRead 13 October 2026USB extended storage installs and runs applications. It cannot hold saved data, themes or screenshot and video clips. Sony's PS4 Pro FAQ states the standard PS4 models take a replacement 2.5-inch drive no more than 9.5 mm thick.
Internal storage expansion slot
Not available
Max internal storage expansion
Not available

Video output

Max output resolution
1920 × 1080px13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Sony's PS4 launch FAQ lists 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p over HDMI and no 4K output. The 2016 PS4 Pro FAQ presents 4K output as new with the Pro. Stored as 1920 x 1080.
Max output refresh rate
Not available
Max game frame rate (claimed)
60fps13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: higher frame rates up to 60 frames per second. This is a platform claim and not a promise for every game.
Game resolution target
1080p13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: higher screen resolutions up to 1080p.
Video output modes
Not available
HDR formats
HDR1012Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-how-to-enable-hdrRead 13 October 2026Sony: PS4 consoles support HDR video output for gameplay and streaming. A TV that supports the HDR10 format and system software 7.0 or later are required.
HDMI version
1.411Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table lists HDMI 1.4 for the PS4 Slim and HDMI 2.0 for the PS4 Pro. Sony publishes no HDMI version for the Slim.
Variable refresh rate
Not available
Auto low latency mode
Not available
HDMI-CEC
Yes9Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/devicelink.htmlRead 13 October 2026Enable HDMI Device Link uses BRAVIA Sync, which Sony describes as based on the CEC specification. Features depend on the TV.

Audio

Audio formats
Not available
Spatial audio
Not available
Bluetooth audio output
No13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: existing wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection are not supported on PS4. Controller Bluetooth is separate.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 51Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. The newest listed standard 802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guide, Wireless networking feature: the frequencies used are the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz ranges. The specification table lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
Wi-Fi MIMO
Not available
Bluetooth version
4.0 (LE)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Bluetooth 4.0 (LE).
Ethernet speed
1,000Mbps1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Ports
TypeCountVersionSpeed (Gbps)LocationRole
HDMI11.4Not availablerearVideo and audio output
USB-A2SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1)5frontData and accessories
Ethernet1Not available1rearNetwork
Other1AUXNot availablerearPlayStation Camera
AC power1Not availableNot availablerearPower input
Source7Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_2000.htmlRead 13 October 2026User's Guide hardware part names for CUH-2000/2100/2200: front USB port, rear AC IN connector, AUX port, HDMI OUT port and LAN port. The specification table gives two SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) ports and one AUX port. Sony's extended storage page equates SuperSpeed USB with 5 Gbps. HDMI version is from PCGH. The Slim has no optical audio output.

Disc drive

Disc drive
Built in1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive, read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV.
Optical disc formats
BD-ROM, BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV), DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW (video mode, VR mode), DVD+R/RW1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive is read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV. Formats are from the online User's Guide page Supported disc formats. CDs, BD-RE ver.1.0, BD-R/RE XL and 8 cm discs are not supported. AVCHD is supported on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW.
Disc drive requirements
Not available

Controller

Included controller
DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026The Specifications table lists the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with the system. The Quick Start Guide sets up one controller.
Included controller count
Not available
Controller connections
Bluetooth, USB (Micro-B)3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table lists Bluetooth v2.1+EDR and USB HID Class, with a Micro B USB port.
Controller features
Two-point capacitive touch pad with click, Six-axis motion sensing (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Light bar, Vibration, Built-in mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, Extension port3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2) table: Touch Pad 2 Point, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type. Motion Sensor six-axis. Other features Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker. Ports USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack.
Controller power
Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, 3.65 V, 1000 mAh3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery DC3.65V 1000mAh. The PS4 Pro FAQ says the latest DUALSHOCK 4 ships with both the Pro and the new slimmer PS4.

Power

Power supply
Internal AC1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026The system has an AC IN connector and ships with an AC power cord and no external adapter.
Rated power input
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Power 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Max power consumption (claimed)
165W1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Maximum rated power. This is a rating and not a measured gaming figure.
Standby power (claimed)
Not available

Measured

Gaming power (measured)
Not available
Idle power (measured)
45W14Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/gaming/sony-ps4-slim-review-the-perfect-replacement-for-the-original-playstation-4Read 13 October 2026Expert Reviews, September 2016 review of the CUH-2000 series PS4 Slim: 45 W while sitting on the home screen, with the original PS4 at 71 W. The review gives no meter model, firmware or hardware revision. Stored as the home screen figure. Around 53 W with a Blu-ray disc spinning is not stored.
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Gaming noise (measured)
Not available
Usable storage (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width265Height39Depth288mm(10.4 × 1.5 × 11.3 in)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table gives about 265 x 39 x 288 mm (width x height x depth), excluding projecting parts, in the horizontal placement. Stored as published.
Weight
2.1kg(4.6 lb)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, approx. 2.1 kg. The same value is in the CUH-2015B guide.
Supported orientations
Horizontal, Vertical1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guide: do not set the system other than vertically or horizontally. Use the vertical stand, sold separately, for the vertical position.

In the box

In the box
PlayStation 4 console, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono headset (with muting feature), AC power cord1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main supplied items in the Specifications table: HDMI cable, USB cable, mono headset with muting feature and AC power cord. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller is listed with the system.
HDMI cable included
Yes1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Vertical stand included
No1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026The vertical stand is sold separately and is not in the Main supplied items.

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Model numberLaunch price (US)Storage
CUH-2015A$299500 GB
CUH-2015B$299.991 TB

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