PlayStation Now

[ZX7R]

Awesome. (More so if you own original ps3 disc and can play streaming version). Huge catalogue of games to play.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...cross-devices/

PS Now revealed: Sony service streams PS3 games across devices
Bold new service opens world of opportunities for tablets, smart TVs and PS Vita


Sony has revealed PlayStation Now, an online network that streams a range of PS3 and PS2 games across numerous devices such as tablets and TVs.

PlayStation Group chief executive Andrew House revealed the service during a CES keynote address in Las Vegas on Tuesday. He claimed that, for the first time, PS3 classics such as The Last of Us and Beyond will be playable on tablets, Bravia TVs, PS Vitas and PS4s.


The service will launch in the US over the summer, with a beta trial coming in January. Subscription plans and pricing models have not yet been announced, nor have plans for Europe been discussed. PlayStation UK has told CVG that European dates will be announced when possible.

What is clear is that customers can either purchase a game to stream individually, or pay for full access via a subscription. Multi-player, and other network services such as trophies, will also be included.

PS Now is expected to utilise the network capabilities of Gaikai, a cloud gaming service which Sony acquired in 2012 for $380 million.

Devices supporting the streaming service include the Sony Xperia tablet, the PS Vita, and Bravia TVs. How these games will be controlled, and where the DualShock pad fits in, is not clear (though the controller can connect to numerous devices via bluetooth).

It also means that PS3 games will be playable on PlayStation 4, bypassing the coding problems which have prevented the system becoming natively backwards compatible.

A Sony press release also claims that game streams can be paused and resumed on other systems.

"The accessibility of PS Now means, for example, that PS4 users in the living room can continue playing a game on a PS3 system in their bedroom," the company claimed.

"Or PS Vita users can enjoy instant access to a game wherever there's Wi-Fi connectivity, such as outdoors, then can switch to a supporting Bravia TV's big screen and play the same game after arriving home."

Eventually, the corporation says, PS Now will support a number of internet enabled devoices not manufactured by Sony.

"We are thrilled to deliver entertainment experiences only possible from PlayStation through our new streaming game service,"said House.

"PS Now will allow users to engage in the world of PlayStation, whether they're existing fans or have never owned a PlayStation platform."

Live demonstrations are underway at the Consumer Electronics Show, with atendees offered the chance to play Beyond, God of War Ascension, The Last of Us and Puppeteer on PS Vitas and Bravia TVs.

[n00bz0rd2]

I think this has the potential to be huge. It's almost the perfect solution to backwards compatibility (perfect would be actual backwards compatibility!). Can't wait for the release here although I am a bit anxious about the pricing.

[SiE]

Im not sure its worth the time and money. Backwards compatability is pointless, just keep your old machine and play how it was supposed to be played. I dont think i ever played an xbox original game on 360. Suppose tablet play is cool but i would rather they pumped time and money into something similar to oculas rift.

[ZX7R]

Yes you can just use your old console (if you have one) to play your games but this will provide (hopefully) a massive library of PS2 and PS3 games that I do not actually own. It'll be like Netflix .. but for games and with a much bigger library. Good times.

[Chubbs]

I like the Netflix comparison but if I already own a game I'll pay a premium to play a laggy version?

[ZX7R]

It's laggy? When did you try it?

[{{909}}]

Sounds excellent, shame its so heavily tied to sony hardware, but maybe that would lower the fees.

Im still a hardcore fan of owning real world copies of my games, but when its last generation, that doesnt seem so important. Price will be the key point for me.

[haseo2101]

Can finally catch up on all the PS3 games I missed since I decided to go with 360.....Biggest mistake of my life...

[corkinator]

I heard they won't be doing if for europe.

[RESiDENT-UK]

I heard they won't be doing if for europe.

2015 I've heard is the release date, they want to give it a proper trial in the US before releasing here, but there are a lot if issues with lagging which will need ironed out or no point .


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[RESiDENT-UK]

Could we use an American DNS like we can get US netflix using an American DNS in the uk to gain playstation now? Worth a try I don't know how so lol


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[Rhinoz]

I heard they won't be doing if for europe.

You got any links for that info as I can't quite believe it.

[ilscuro]

I reckon it's bullshit why would they cut europe out, makes no sense

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[Mr 250]

I reckon it's bullshit why would they cut europe out, makes no sense

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I agree mate. Europe will buy it so Europe will get it.

[TeknoWiz]

Im not sure its worth the time and money. Backwards compatability is pointless, just keep your old machine and play how it was supposed to be played. I dont think i ever played an xbox original game on 360. Suppose tablet play is cool but i would rather they pumped time and money into something similar to oculas rift.

screw you man! show some respect for the games that made the games on new consoles possible

[CallmeGoose]

Your first post and you decide to ignore your pm you received, not post an introduction and go ahead and insult a long standing member on here.... Real nice...

Boot. Arse. Door


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[blaggard]

What a nice man!!! cya!!

[greens117]

2015? Why would I want to play ps3 games?, by then I could probably pick a second hand ps3 for £30 in 2015.

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