@get2sammyb I'm not really fond of having to rely on a constant internet connection in order to play games. I'm always going to be worrying if my connection is going to drop (regardless of how good my connection is and not to mention PSN's seemingly constant server problems) and that takes the enjoyment out of PlayStation Now. Plus I feel like that you don't own the games at all with PS Now, and I prefer to own my games (I never rent games anymore even though I used to in my kid and pre-teen years).
That may sound hypocritical coming from someone who is addicted to PS Plus, but I feel like you kind of own the games even though you technically don't. You also get so much bang for your buck that it's very appealing. Plus you can also ''buy'' a free game like Resogun for example and not play it until a year later. And for a massive Backloggery slave who games on Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, and retro consoles and handhelds; it's very useful. I'm essentially obtaining free games even when I'm not gaming on PlayStation platforms.
But with something like PS Now, I feel like I wouldn't use it much even if I liked the concept. I don't care for the trend of games becoming like Netflix. I don't mind streaming services for movies because unless it's a movie I really like, I would likely only watch a movie usually once. And I watched movies that I probably would never watch thanks to Netflix. But when it comes to games, I prefer to own them (retail or digital) and having the option to play said games whenever I want to. So combining that with the internet connection requirement and the honestly ridiculous price makes me as warm to the idea of PS Now as jumping into a lake full of piranhas.
I'm also hoping that streaming services like PS Now isn't the future of gaming or I'll be turning into a completely retro gamer.
I'm not really convinced by the concept in the first place and the ridiculous price certainly doesn't help matters. It's probably best to just own my games anyway.
$44.99 for only three months? No, just no. It this was $50 per year like PS Plus was, then perhaps I'll be tempted. But this will probably flop anyway.
@get2sammyb The market is harsh, but Sony messed up on the Vita due to their lack of love and stupid decisions (overpriced and unique memory cards, lack of a variety of first party games, relying too much on ports, and trying to make the Vita a Wii U GamePad).
Both the Wii U and Vita are in similar situations, but Nintendo's and Sony's responses are very different. Nintendo is trying to support the Wii U as much as possible with exclusive and amazing games, while Sony just throws up their hands and says ''eff this'' while blanketing it under a lot of bad PR.
I love Sony and my Vita while also planning on buying a PS4, but that's not going to stop me from calling Sony out on their BS like their lack of love for an amazing handheld.
I still haven't bought a PS4 because my wallet keeps dying due to all the amazing games coming out on other platforms (including the PS3)! I need Bloodborne in my life though, so I hopefully will be able to buy a PS4 soon.
If nothing else, perhaps Sony could finance the third game with the trade-off being timed or permanent exclusivity. Sure, it wouldn't be on the 3DS, but at least it would be made. Either way, I really hope that it gets released. I would do anything to help make it happen.
That really just sucks. I bought Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition during this summer for a cheap price. I was thinking about playing it soon, and now I'm going to feel pressured into playing it before the servers are shut down. Have I known Sony was going to do this crap, then I would have just bought Gran Turismo 6 instead. It would have at least prevented me from buying two games from the same series so close together.
And I don't even have a Resistsance game yet. What the hell, Sony?
I really wouldn't have much time for the PS4 even if I have the money for it right now. Getting a Xbox One as an early Christmas/birthday gift has kind of turned my attention away from the PS4 for now. Not to mention all of the games for my PS3, 3DS, Vita, Wii U, and many other gaming devices on my backlog that I need to actually play.
But I'll likely buy a PS4 sometime next year when I have the money. I gotta catch them all!
I was going to pre-order my PS4 along with Watch-Dogs, Knack, and Killzone: Shadow Fall; but I'm glad that I waited. I'll likely wait and buy my PS4 when Watch_Dogs is out.
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Re: This Is How One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Runs on Vita
Sweet! I want to play this on my Vita!
Re: These Dragon Ball Xenoverse Combo Videos Just Get Better and Better
Awesome time to be a DBZ fan between this and the upcoming movie!
Re: Voice Actor Goofs Up with Kingdom Hearts III's PS4 Release Date
Probably holiday 2016. I don't mind Square Enix taking their time as long as it lives up to the hype.
Re: Can't Connect to PSN Again? Sony Says It's Having a Few Small Problems
I had connection problems last night on my Vita, but it's working fine today.
Re: Talking Point: Has PlayStation Now's Subscription Service Put You on Cloud Nine?
@get2sammyb I'm not really fond of having to rely on a constant internet connection in order to play games. I'm always going to be worrying if my connection is going to drop (regardless of how good my connection is and not to mention PSN's seemingly constant server problems) and that takes the enjoyment out of PlayStation Now. Plus I feel like that you don't own the games at all with PS Now, and I prefer to own my games (I never rent games anymore even though I used to in my kid and pre-teen years).
That may sound hypocritical coming from someone who is addicted to PS Plus, but I feel like you kind of own the games even though you technically don't. You also get so much bang for your buck that it's very appealing. Plus you can also ''buy'' a free game like Resogun for example and not play it until a year later. And for a massive Backloggery slave who games on Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, and retro consoles and handhelds; it's very useful. I'm essentially obtaining free games even when I'm not gaming on PlayStation platforms.
But with something like PS Now, I feel like I wouldn't use it much even if I liked the concept. I don't care for the trend of games becoming like Netflix. I don't mind streaming services for movies because unless it's a movie I really like, I would likely only watch a movie usually once. And I watched movies that I probably would never watch thanks to Netflix. But when it comes to games, I prefer to own them (retail or digital) and having the option to play said games whenever I want to. So combining that with the internet connection requirement and the honestly ridiculous price makes me as warm to the idea of PS Now as jumping into a lake full of piranhas.
I'm also hoping that streaming services like PS Now isn't the future of gaming or I'll be turning into a completely retro gamer.
Re: Talking Point: Has PlayStation Now's Subscription Service Put You on Cloud Nine?
I'm not really convinced by the concept in the first place and the ridiculous price certainly doesn't help matters. It's probably best to just own my games anyway.
Re: PlayStation Now's All-You-Can-Play Subscription Service Launches Next Week
$44.99 for only three months? No, just no. It this was $50 per year like PS Plus was, then perhaps I'll be tempted. But this will probably flop anyway.
Re: Feature: 10 PS4 Firmware Update Features That Need to Be Added in 2015
@Sammy, I do believe that you mean better online stability.
Re: Behold the Best Digimon Game That Western Vitas Will Probably Never Get
Namco has actually been awesome localizing games recently (J-Stars VS FTW), so this MIGHT have a chance...
Re: Why Haven't We Seen More of Gravity Rush 2? You'll Find Out Soon
@get2sammyb The market is harsh, but Sony messed up on the Vita due to their lack of love and stupid decisions (overpriced and unique memory cards, lack of a variety of first party games, relying too much on ports, and trying to make the Vita a Wii U GamePad).
Both the Wii U and Vita are in similar situations, but Nintendo's and Sony's responses are very different. Nintendo is trying to support the Wii U as much as possible with exclusive and amazing games, while Sony just throws up their hands and says ''eff this'' while blanketing it under a lot of bad PR.
I love Sony and my Vita while also planning on buying a PS4, but that's not going to stop me from calling Sony out on their BS like their lack of love for an amazing handheld.
Re: Exclusive: How One Developer Turned a PS Vita into a Virtual Reality Headset
Cool, this guy is giving the Vita way more love than Sony ever could.
Re: Why Haven't We Seen More of Gravity Rush 2? You'll Find Out Soon
@Punished_Boss_84 Only because Sony killed their own handheld.
Re: Why Haven't We Seen More of Gravity Rush 2? You'll Find Out Soon
I obviously know why, and I'm going to be disappointed if it turns out to be a PS4 title.
Re: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Will Be Sailing West on PS4, PS3, and Vita
Between this and J-Stars, I think Namco is beginning to love us American anime/manga fans.
Re: Anime Gods Be Praised, J-Stars Victory VS+ Is Actually Coming West on PS4, PS3, and Vita
It's not April right now, is it!?
Re: Minecraft: Story Mode Is the Latest Episodic Adventure from Telltale Games
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXDwIo5_AMo
Re: Telltale's Game of Thrones Will Stay Seated for Six Episodes
I'm looking forward to this even though I'll wait for the inevitable retail release.
Re: Talking Point: Should SCEA Prepare More Official PS4 Bundles?
Yeah, SCEA has been dropping the ball. Remember that Microsoft can come in for the kill if Sony doesn't try harder.
Re: Review: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (PlayStation 3)
I really need to play the first two, so I'll wait for that inevitable GOTY edition.
Re: Review: Don't Starve: Giant Edition (PlayStation Network - Vita)
@Heavyman99 Oh doh, forgot that this is a cross-buy game. Thanks.
Re: Review: Don't Starve: Giant Edition (PlayStation Network - Vita)
Hmmm...debating whether I should buy this now or wait by buying a PS4 and the PS4 version. Good review.
Re: Soapbox: Please Protect Me from the Purgatory of the PS3
I still haven't bought a PS4 because my wallet keeps dying due to all the amazing games coming out on other platforms (including the PS3)! I need Bloodborne in my life though, so I hopefully will be able to buy a PS4 soon.
Re: Gulp! There's Actually No Date for Final Fantasy XV's Demo Yet
Re: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Will Bring Indie Insanity to PS4 and Vita in November
Definitely buying this baby!
Re: Sony Executive's Flight Rerouted Following Alleged Bomb Threat
It's a sad day when effing idiotic terrorists are essentially targeting a gaming company.
Re: Is PSN Offline? Yes, and the Scheduled Maintenance Doesn't Start Until Tomorrow
Holy eff, look at all of these comments!
Doesn't really affect me since I was planning on playing on my Xbox One for the next few days, but Sony definitely needs better security.
Re: Store Update: 15th July 2014 (North America)
Nami Swimsuit Pack makes this the best update ever!
Re: Now a Second Sony Exec Says That the Firm's Not Making More 'Mega Budget' First-Party Vita Games
Dear Sony,
Stop with the Remote Play and PlayStation Now BS. I like to have my cherries with my cake, not just the effing cherries.
Losing love,
A disgruntled Vita owner.
Re: E3 2014: How Does the PS Vita's Lineup Look?
No Gravity Rush 2? Then eff you, Sony!
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Hopes and Fears for PS4 and Vita at E3 2014?
I'm hoping for a lot more Vita love compared to past E3s, but I expect to be disappointed...
Re: Talking Point: Will the PS4 Get a Price Drop at E3 2014?
I highly doubt it, and don't really see a reason why Sony should do so. Now a PS4 and Vita bundle on the other hand...
Re: Rumour: Will an Official PS4 and Vita Bundle Be Coming Our Way Soon?
I would buy that bundle if it turns out to be real, since I don't have a PS4 yet and I can also obtain an extra Vita (even if it's the LCD model).
Re: Farewell Old Friend! Sony to Cease Selling the PlayStation Portable
I still play mine quite regularly. It's seriously one of the best handhelds, in my opinion.
Re: The Last of Us PS4 Will Boast Enhanced Lighting and Some Gameplay Improvements
So glad that I passed on the PS3 version. This will likely be one of my first games to play when I buy my PS4.
Re: Yes, The Last of Us Is Set to Stumble onto PS4 This Year
If that's the case, then I'm so glad that I waited!
Re: Review: Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PlayStation 4)
68 minutes? LOL, no thanks.
Re: Weirdness: One Japanese Store Compares the Power of PS4 to Frieza's Final Form
Best marketing ever!
Re: Tomba! 2 Takes a Bite Out of the PlayStation Network This Week
How unfortunate. MonkeyPaw might as well have not released Tomba! 2, since everyone (including me) isn't going to buy it.
Re: Virtue's Last Reward Sequel Sunk by Japanese Investors
If nothing else, perhaps Sony could finance the third game with the trade-off being timed or permanent exclusivity. Sure, it wouldn't be on the 3DS, but at least it would be made. Either way, I really hope that it gets released. I would do anything to help make it happen.
Re: Review: Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (PlayStation Vita)
Developed by the same developers who made 999 and Virute's Last Reward? SOLD!!
Re: Rumour: There's Still Hope for a Western Release of Yakuza 5
Atlus, I'll love you forever if you localize Valkyria Chronicles III.
Re: Who Remembers The Wolf Among Us? It Returns Next Month
Hey Telltale, where the eff is that Vita version?
Re: Feature: Five Vita Games That Will Keep You Occupied on the Go in 2014
Gravity Rush 2, no contest. I can't wait to see what's in store for this sequel.
Re: How Does Final Fantasy X HD Look on the PlayStation Vita?
Wow, I'll soon be able to play the first ten Final Fantasy games on one handheld! You can't beat that!
I'm probably going to buy both versions, by the way.
Re: Gran Turismo 5's Online Mode Parking Up in May 2014
That really just sucks. I bought Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition during this summer for a cheap price. I was thinking about playing it soon, and now I'm going to feel pressured into playing it before the servers are shut down. Have I known Sony was going to do this crap, then I would have just bought Gran Turismo 6 instead. It would have at least prevented me from buying two games from the same series so close together.
And I don't even have a Resistsance game yet. What the hell, Sony?
Re: We'd Just Like to Wish You All a Very Merry Christmas
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas in the name of our Lord Jack Tretton!
Re: Soapbox: Why There's No Real Rush to Upgrade to the PS4
I really wouldn't have much time for the PS4 even if I have the money for it right now. Getting a Xbox One as an early Christmas/birthday gift has kind of turned my attention away from the PS4 for now. Not to mention all of the games for my PS3, 3DS, Vita, Wii U, and many other gaming devices on my backlog that I need to actually play.
But I'll likely buy a PS4 sometime next year when I have the money. I gotta catch them all!
Re: Minecraft Finds Refuge on the PS3 Prior to Christmas
Cool, but I'll just wait for the PS4 or Xbox One version.
Re: Talking Point: How Have This Week's Delays Affected Your Anticipation for PS4?
I was going to pre-order my PS4 along with Watch-Dogs, Knack, and Killzone: Shadow Fall; but I'm glad that I waited. I'll likely wait and buy my PS4 when Watch_Dogs is out.
Re: Review: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX (PlayStation 3)
I'll be buying this once I have enough money to do so. Just being able to play Final Mix is worth the purchase alone, in my opinion.