How Much Does a PS4 Weigh in the Box? A Breakdown of What‘s Included
When packaged in its official retail box with included accessories and manuals, a complete PlayStation 4 console weighs around 15 pounds (6.8 kg). This accounts for everything – the PS4 itself, cables, controller, and various packaging materials.
Specifically, the PS4 Slim model tips the scales at just 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). The more advanced PS4 Pro comes in a bit heavier at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg).
Once bundled with the power cord, HDMI cable, USB controller charging wire, DualShock 4 wireless controller, and stacked into its original box…the total weight increases substantially.
Let‘s examine everything that‘s in the box to better understand what accounts for those extra pounds.
PS4 Console Breakdown
The flagship component is of course the PlayStation 4 game system itself. As a passionate gamer and content creator, I‘ll provide some geeky stats for context:
PS4 Slim
- CPU: 8-Core x86-64 AMD "Jaguar"
- GPU: 4.20 TFLOP AMD Radeon
- Memory: 8GB GDDR5
- Storage: 500GB/1TB HDD
- Ports: USB 3.1, Auxiliary, HDMI
PS4 Pro
- CPU: 8-Core x86-64 AMD "Jaguar"
- GPU: 4.20 TFLOP AMD Radeon Polaris
- Memory: 8GB GDDR5
- Storage: 1TB HDD
- Ports: USB 3.1, Optical Audio, HDMI 2.0
You can see the Pro model has a faster GPU and HDMI port. But both pack an impressive amount of processing power into a streamlined, affordable package!
Here are the outer dimensions:
| Console | Height | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS4 Slim | 1.54" | 10.4" | 11.3" |
| PS4 Pro | 2.17" | 11.6" | 12.9" |
The Pro is larger overall, which contributes to that extra heft.
Cables, Wires, and Extras
Looking inside the retail box, you‘ll find the usual assortment of connection cables and power cords to hook everything up:
- HDMI cord for video (approx. 6 ft long)
- Power cable (6 ft)
- A USB 2.0 cable for charging the wireless controller
These wires and cables account for about 1 lb of weight in total.
The included manuals and startup guides just add a few additional ounces. I actually suggest holding onto these instead of tossing them out…they contain basic troubleshooting tips that could save you some headache!
DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
No gaming console is complete without a controller! The PS4 utilizes the DualShock 4 gamepad, which feels both familiar and fresh to PlayStation fans.
Some specs on the controller itself:
- Dimensions: 162 x 57 x 100mm
- Weight: Approx 0.6 lbs (280 grams)
- Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
- Connection: Bluetooth 2.1
- Light Bar: RGB color indication
This innovative gamepad features a touchpad, gyroscope movement sensing, integrated speaker, headphone jack for audio, and vibration feedback.
It‘s bigger than the previous DualShock 3 and includes a non-removable rechargeable battery. All together a nice step up over past PlayStation controllers.
Box and Packaging
Of course everything is neatly stacked and slotted into the official PS4 retail packaging. This glossy box not only stores everything safely, but is part of the unboxing experience new owners look forward to:
- Dimensions: approx 16 x 16 x 5 inches
- Durable cardboard construction
- Vibrant brand graphics and box art
- Foam or cardboard inserts and dividers
- Internal plastic bags for extra component protection
Between the materials used for the box and protective inside padding, this accounts for a good 4-5 lbs of the total weight.
Sony put thought into the "out of the box" experience, and that does come at a small weight cost! But helps keep your new $300-500 console and accessories safe during shipping and storage.
Shipping and Transportation
If you‘re planning to mail or ship a PlayStation 4 system, make sure everything is securely repacked with adequate padding. I recommend:
- A sturdy shipping box close to retail box dimensions
- At least 2 inches of foam, padding, peanuts on all sides
- Reinforced outer tape for package integrity
Based on size and weight, common shipping carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS will charge around $20-30 for ground delivery.
Be sure to purchase insurance in case the worst happens! No one wants their brand-new PS4 arriving busted and unable to play games.
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So when all is said in done, the complete PS4 package tallies up to around 15 lbs including the console unit itself and included accessories like cables, controller, manuals, and original retail packaging.
It‘s on the heavier side as far as game consoles go, but consider everything that‘s inside before making any James Cameron Titanic comparisons!
As both a gamer and shipping professional, let me know if you have any other PS4 dimension or weight questions. Whether setting up your entertainment center or budgeting for delivery costs, I‘m happy to help!
