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The PS4 Pro is here. I'd say "finally" here, but Sony's new console was only revealed two months ago. Oh well. The important thing is it's here now, and we're going to crack open the box and get a whiff of that new console smell. Ahhhh.

The PS4 Pro box comes with everything you'd expect: the console, a controller, the requisite cables, and a few informational pamphlets. I have to admit I find the overall presentation a step down from the original PS4 and especially the fancy-schmancy PlayStation VR, where the devices were given prominent placement akin to opening a treasure chest.

Still, everything looks to be in its proper place, and we're more than happy to give you a quick tour of this new system so you can see what it looks like in the real world instead of some glamorized advertisements.

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