Compare Atari 400 Mini vs Sony PlayStation 4
In this technical comparison between the Atari 400 Mini and the Sony PlayStation 4, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Home Consoles models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $119.99 / £99.99 and $399 USD / £349 GBP.
| Specifications |
Atari 400 Mini |
Sony PlayStation 4 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | March 2024 | November 2013 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | Allwinner H3 (Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7) | 8-core semi-custom AMD Jaguar @ 1.6 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | Custom AMD Radeon (GCN 1.1) @ 800 MHz |
| GPU Power | Optimized for 8-bit emulation | 1.84 Teraflops |
| RAM | 256 MB DDR3 | 8 GB GDDR5 (176 GB/s bandwidth) |
| Storage | 128 MB Flash (internal firmware); supports external USB drives for game loading | 500 GB HDD (Standard) / 1 TB (Later models) — User replaceable |
| Expandable | Yes, via USB flash drive (supports .ATR, .CAS, .CRT, and .EXE files) | External USB 3.0 Hard Drive support (Added via software update) |
| Disc Drive | None (Decorative cartridge slot) | Standard Blu-ray / DVD drive |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 720p HD (via HDMI) | 1080p (Full HD), 720p, 480p |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS (Supports 50Hz/60Hz toggle) | Up to 60 FPS |
| HDR | No | HDR10 support (Added to all models via Firmware 4.0 in 2016) |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No --- Display Features: CRT Filter, 4:3 or Pixel-Perfect aspect ratios, and decorative screen borders | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Two-channel Stereo via HDMI | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Linear PCM 7.1, Optical Out (S/PDIF) |
| Headphones | No direct jack (requires USB audio or HDMI pass-through) | 3.5mm jack on controller |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Out | 1x HDMI 1.4 out |
| USB | 5x USB-A ports (4 front, 1 rear) for controllers, keyboards, and storage | 2x USB 3.0 (Front) |
| Ethernet | No | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | No | Single-band 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only) |
| Bluetooth | No (Wired USB connectivity) | Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | No | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | No | Included with PS Plus |
| Subscription | No | PS Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | No | Supported (PS Vita, PC, Mac, Mobile) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | THECXSTICK (Modernized USB version of the CX40 joystick) | 1x DualShock 4 (V1) |
| Features | 8 total buttons (7 new function buttons integrated into the classic stick design) | Front touchpad, integrated light bar (hidden from player view), built-in speaker, Mono headset jack, Share button |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Emulates Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series, plus the Atari 5200 console | No native disc support for PS1/PS2/PS3; select digital "PS2 Classics" available |
| VR Support | No | Full support for PlayStation VR (PSVR) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 6.0" x 5.25" x 2.0" (Half-scale of the original) | 10.8 x 2.0 x 12.0 inches (275 x 53 x 305 mm) |
| Weight | 8.8 oz (Approx. 250g) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Color | 1970s Beige/Orange (Retro aesthetic) | Jet Black (standard), Glacier White (later) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Very Low; powered via USB-C (5V/1A required) | 250W Max (External power brick NOT required; internal PSU) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, THECXSTICK Joystick, HDMI Cable, USB-C Power Cable, 25 Built-in Games (including Berzerk, Millipede, M.U.L.E., and Star Raiders II) | Console, DualShock 4, Mono earbud headset, HDMI cable, USB charging cable, Power cable |
| Price | $119.99 / £99.99 | $399 USD / £349 GBP |
| Full Details | 400 Mini - Full Specifications | PlayStation 4 - Full Specifications |