Streaming service PlayStation Now has been quietly amassing an enormous software library, and in the United States it’s just topped 650 games. That’s a lot of content on-demand for a nominal monthly fee, with the platform holder putting the service on sale through 25th September.
From today, newcomers will be able to get their first month for $9.99, while PlayStation Plus subscribers can purchase three months for $29.99. Perhaps most temptingly, you’ll be able to get a year for $99.99, which is a sizeable upfront cost but it represents quite a large saving.
We still believe PlayStation Now is looking to the future rather than the here-and-now, but streaming is beginning to become a more viable content delivery mechanism – look no further than what Capcom’s doing with Resident Evil 7 on the Nintendo Switch.
[source blog.us.playstation.com]
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@LaNooch1978 indeed, totally agree..
It's still not available in Portugal... so I can't even test it 😖
@LaNooch1978 but then it would no longer be a streaming service and would be no different than psn. not to mention, ps3 games cannot run natively on ps4 so what you are asking for would be impossible. the entire point of ps now is to one day provide a service that can be used by just about anyone — even those without a standard sony console. you can use ps now on pc and a few tv's had the functionality built in. i wouldn't be surprised if sony rolls out a casual ps5 box (in addition to a proper console of course) next gen that only streams games. the benefit? it will be dirt cheap at less than $50 mostlikely. being able to play games remotely is also something sony is striving for with ps now service. it needs to be looked at as a separate service and not compared to local gaming. i don't think ps now is good enough just yet, but maybe in 3-5 years it will live up to its potential (less lag and artifacting etc.). what microsoft is doing is a desperate attempt to keep its users from leaving the platform. microsoft has not been forward thinking in any way, shape or form and will be behind the curve for many more years to come (no vr or streaming service, etc.).
Still not available in the majority of EU.
$99.99 is the equivalent of a year of the one stream standard definition Netflix subscription in the States.
Would be really fascinated to see what kind of subscriber base PS Now has and how it fluctuates.
It's an intriguing service and for some reason I'm hoping it can be a success but I'm still failing to see what it really offers users on a consistent basis. I don't think the price is cheap enough (even with this discount) to draw in casual gamers, and the current gen offerings aren't updated enough to make it worthwhile for more hardcore players.
Maybe it's not fair to compare but the service is nowhere near what Microsoft are offering with Xbox Game Pass.
Ive always been intrigued by ps now.
But in all honesty thats just for the sonic fighters 20 minute platinum.
PS No
wt Available in EuropeI wonder what's holding them up?
I'm gonna try it, there's a free trial for 7 days I think.
It is the surrogate for backwards compatibility for this generation, and the only way I got to play games I missed like Red Dead Redemption, Ni No Kuni or games I love like FF8, so I'm glad it exists. Just wish the servers on Sony's side were a bit better.
For everyone with the original model of the PS4, just a friendly reminder that the Wifi on those things outputs at 2.4 GHz and isn't good for streaming games (i.e. PSNow or Remote Play), so you'll want to either plug directly into ethernet, or if the nearest ethernet plug is too far away, get a WiFi range extender (one that's 5.0 GHz or higher...typically $40-60) and plug your PS4 directly into that!
They should just add this to psplus. Maybe an option to add it for a slightly higher price.
Now, if they could just bring back that free Playstation Now theme for PS4- that would be great....
This wouldn't be worthwhile to me as I just know that even if the streaminig was perfect, I wouldn't ever use it.
No thanks, our internet is slow and I prefer to own my games.
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