Sony’s next-generation console will not forego the staples that we’ve come to expect from a PlayStation platform. It will still feature a disc drive, and you will be able to play games using physical media – it’s as traditional as hardware comes in those respects, then. That doesn’t mean that the Japanese giant isn’t keeping a close eye on the future, though.
Specifically there’s lots of chatter about cloud gaming at the moment, with Google Stadia and Microsoft’s own Project xCloud dominating the conversation. Of course, Sony is the only gaming manufacturer to currently offer a cloud gaming solution in the form of PlayStation Now – and system architect Mark Cerny was eager to point that out when quizzed by the media.
“We are cloud-gaming pioneers,” he told Wired. “Our vision should become clear as we head toward launch.” We’d expect more information on the future of PS Now over the next 18 months, then – which should be interesting given that the PlayStation maker has more or less been written out of this conversation in recent weeks.
[source wired.com]
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10 years chaps
i'm ok if they add a streaming option beyond PS now,since now we finally know that non streamers can still enjoy all the games on disc and digital.
eat that stadia!
@jdv95 I like that Sony is thinking of everyone with the PS5. I don't think my internet is fast enough for streaming games, but I have no problem supporting physical and digital media.
Cloud gaming pioneers?! With Playstation Now?! The service that Sony literally couldn't care less about. The hugely overpriced, unavailable in most countries, afterthought to PS Plus one? The one where you can't even search specifically for PS4 games. THAT PS Now?? OK Mark. Pioneers. Yes. Well done.
@tomassi I remember when the first ever attempt to get into space ended with us landing on the moon.
Wait a minute... it's almost as if it was a single step as part of a longer process..! Hmm!
@tomassi It might not be on everyones lips like Gamepass, but PSNow is apparently the most successful streaming service available.
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018/11/playstation_now_is_the_biggest_gaming_subscription_service
They’re clearly doing something right.
@Fight_Sora_Fight Oh, don't get me wrong it's not 'terrible' but for the price it should be way, way, better than it is. Sony just really don't seem to care about it or make a big deal about it. It's like the Jon Snow to Playstations Stark Family. Just kind of ignored and left in the corner. Maybe one day it will be king?
@kyleforrester87 It's not terrible but seeing as it's pretty expensive and is 'marketed' by the leading console maker of this generation, it's pretty average (I mean, how hard can it be to encorporate a seach system so you can search by console). Sony show less interest in it than I do with motor racing. And I hate motor racing.
@tomassi they are obviously aware that customers don’t really want streaming yet, so it’s not too surprising they are not actively pushing it hard to be fair. Still, they are obviously building the foundations for the future.
Makes me a little nervous, but I’ll wait and see.
I actually used PS Now a bunch and it worked really well. I played a few games I'd missed, got some platinums, it was a treat. If they bundled it in with PS Plus at a more reasonable price I'd have it but as it is I don't use it enough to justify it.
Sony should sells dualshock 5 pro with 5 or 6 inch screen for $150 and make it stream ps5 games from the console itself (using remote play), or straight from psnow (like stadia controller).
I have been using remote play on my ipad and while I don't want to play spider-man there, the fact that I can is mind blowing.
I like Mark but come on dude, Sony bought both Gaikai and OnLive. They didn't build PS Now from the ground up. My initial experience with PS Now back on PS3 soured me from wanting to use it again. He should look up the meaning of pioneer.
No thanks. I'm still waiting for the announcement that PS3 games can be downloaded via PS Now for PS5 users.
For me the idea of being able to play PS5 Games that would never be able to run on the PS4 by streaming it’s more appealing than playing PS3 exclusive that would offer a better experience if ported to PS4.
But I will probably have had a PS5 for years by the time Sony gets round to adding PS5 games to the PS Now.
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