Sony PlayStation 4 Slim (PS4 Slim) used and refurbished

The PlayStation 4 Slim is Sony's console from the CUH-2000 model series, which reached the shops on 15 September 2016. The casing measures about 265 × 39 × 288 mm and weighs roughly 2.1 kg, so it slides onto a narrow TV-unit shelf. It's matte, with rounded edges and physical power and eject buttons.

At SWOPiFY you'll find used and refurbished PlayStation 4 Slim consoles in 500 GB and 1 TB versions – in black, with one DualShock 4 controller or with two. A SWOPiFY partner tests every unit before it's listed, and if something needs repairing, the console goes to a repair shop first.

What sets the PlayStation 4 Slim apart?

The power hasn't changed: the graphics deliver 1.84 TFLOPS, just like the original PS4. Sony quotes a maximum power draw of 165 W, and reviewers at Push Square noticed the Slim runs quieter than its predecessor. The ac Wi-Fi also works on the 5 GHz band, and Bluetooth is version 4.0. On the front there are two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; on the back, HDMI, LAN and an AUX port for the PlayStation Camera. There's no optical audio output. Boost Mode is reserved for the Pro.

You'll find the model number on the sticker on the casing: CUH-20xx, CUH-21xx or CUH-22xx. The revisions differ in small details inside. The Slim runs every PS4 game on disc and from PlayStation Store, plays Blu-ray and DVD films, and with a camera connected it supports the first PS VR headset. The picture goes up to 1080p, with HDR on a compatible TV.

Why consider a refurbished PlayStation 4 Slim?

Because it's the easiest way to catch up on your PS4 backlog. You can buy Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn or Persona 5 Royal on disc from a second-hand shop or from other players. The small console also works well as a second PlayStation at home – in a child's room or at a holiday cottage, where you can take it in a bag along with the controller.

Every Slim that ends up under a TV again is one less console on the e-waste pile and one less new one that has to be made.

What should you check before buying?

The Slim has a 2.5-inch spinning hard drive, hidden at the back under a removable cover. You can swap it yourself, including for an SSD that will cut game loading times. Do you use an AV receiver or headphones connected by optical cable? Check whether they can take sound over HDMI or from the controller's jack, because there's no Toslink port here. A 4K TV won't change much: the Slim can't display games or films in 4K, although HDR works. The product page lists a power cable and a controller with a cable in the box, but no HDMI.

As of November 2026, the PS4 system still gets security patches from Sony. PlayStation Store is open, and online play in paid games requires PS Plus. That subscription gives you less on PS4 than it used to – since 2026, PS4 games have only occasionally made it into the monthly offer and the catalogue. You haven't been able to buy films and series in PlayStation Store since 2021. If you move to a PS5 with a disc drive one day, most of your PS4 discs will run on it too.

You can filter PlayStation 4 Slim units by:

  • bundle – with one or two controllers;
  • storage – 500 GB or 1 TB;
  • colour – black;
  • condition;
  • price range.

500 GB will hold a few big games if you delete the ones you've finished. With a digital library from PS Plus, go for 1 TB. A second controller comes in handy for It Takes Two, for example, which you can't play without a partner.

How does the technical check work?

Before a PlayStation 4 Slim goes on sale as refurbished, it goes through a 44-point checklist, including:

  • Blu-ray drive – whether it takes in and ejects a disc, BD and DVD games and films;
  • HDMI port – a stable 1080p signal, with HDR too;
  • hard drive – SMART parameters and a surface test;
  • cooling system – dust, noise under load and how hot the casing gets;
  • front USB ports, AUX port, wireless network on both bands, Bluetooth and Ethernet;
  • controller – stick drift, buttons, touchpad, light bar and battery life;
  • signing out of PSN and a clean system with none of the previous player's data.

Can you trust a refurbished PlayStation 4 Slim?

A refurbished PlayStation 4 Slim console from SWOPiFY is used hardware, usually after years in someone's living room. SWOPiFY partners checked it point by point and repaired whatever needed repairing. It isn't new, and we don't pretend it is.

You buy it with a warranty. Marks on the casing are rated by the grade Premium, Excellent, Good or Fair. Small scuffs barely show on the matte plastic, so for a child's room Good or Fair will do. If the Slim is going to be a present, choose Premium or Excellent.

Got an old console or smartphone you no longer use?

Put your old phone or previous-generation console into the SWOPiFY trade-in programme. After the valuation we'll take the amount off your purchase price – no photos, no listings and no questions from buyers.

See which PlayStation 4 Slim bundles are available right now, and decide whether you're starting solo or with two players straight away.

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