For players who cannot afford a PS5, the PS4 remains the best option. The success of the PS4 has been so strong that, according to reliable data, the split between PS4 and PS5 players was roughly 50–50 in mid-2024. That balance has likely shifted in favor of PS5, but the fact that Sony is now encouraging users to upgrade shows that the PS4 is still very much alive. Sony Encourages Players to UpgradeSome PS4 users have reported receiving a message from PlayStation that encourages them to move from PS4 to PS5. One of the main reasons PS4 users hesitate to buy a PS5 is the high price.