SerTapTap
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Sony's probably who sets the minimum not maximum though, and $2 isn't bad. They're the ones who have to stream the bits, so even if the IP is completely worthless, Sony's gotta make back the money they spend to send dem bits.
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All PS Now games available in open beta
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Sony's probably who sets the minimum not maximum though, and $2 isn't bad. They're the ones who have to stream the bits, so even if the IP is completely worthless, Sony's gotta make back the money they spend to send dem bits.
Shogun_of_Truth
Member
I could have sworn Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus was going to be on this list.
Oh, well.
Oh, well.
aspiegamer
Member
You can beat it on easy fairly quickly (10-12 hoursish). The last few "nights" drag on a little. On medium or hard plan for potential Dark Souls levels of dying.
Doesn't the WWE Network have a 6-month contract requirement? Hulk Hogan told me so in a GAF banner ad!
I know what you mean in terms of sort of an unsettled feeling, but as long as the apparent goal is "charge people less than the price of a used game for a month which is usually longer than people will stick with one game" I can see this developing a bit of a niche. I'd put the recently-announced EA service to be more in line with the network thing.
Dreamgazer
Member
Given how the earlier beta had completely free stream games (certain indies), I would assume there is no set minimum.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Really? Damn.. :/
I have the same connection as you, but Im from MG. Well, I guess I will wait for more future impressions then. But maybe its just not for us.
Looking forward to impressions.
aspiegamer
Member
There's an interesting idea for PS+... Have a monthly streamed game. They could open it up to more stuff (no "ownership" of the game after as a result) and it'd serve as a demo for PSNow.
They're obviously guarding some bigger and first-party stuff for now but it's still a respectable list of games. And you're sort of proving their point in the business model. You could be interested in a week or month rental for $10-20 because that's still cheaper than the Wal-Mart bargain bin.
Meaning unplayable, since it's a fighting game. Not even sure why they'd put a fighting game on this service.
zenosparadox
Member
If Sony wants this pay-by-title business model to succeed, they (and the publishers of the games available in PSNow) need to realize that older games (think 2+ years) need to beat, let alone match, the going retail price. Otherwise, the convenience of digital streaming (which is not exactly confirmed at this point due to bandwidth caps, latency, etc.) will become decidedly less important than cheaper prices, even if that means buying something on eBay/Amazon or driving down to Gamestop.
It is readily apparent to me that the guys at Sony are not ready to make PSNow practical in terms of cost. I think this is going to stumble out of the gate, possibly never to recover unless Sony starts thinking like a customer.
It is readily apparent to me that the guys at Sony are not ready to make PSNow practical in terms of cost. I think this is going to stumble out of the gate, possibly never to recover unless Sony starts thinking like a customer.
Burgess_101
Member
How do I get now to show up? I'm on the store but nothing?
In comparing it with the WWE Network, I meant more in terms of the lackluster content (say what you will, but many consider the content on the network as lackluster), lack of things that one would feel should obviously be there, not enough details on everything, and then people complaining about it. The pay structure is obviously very different.
I just mean, something built up that doesn't appear to be as great as you would have imagined previously.
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ShinMaruku
Member
Because I am deeply mistrustful of the idea of games as service, none of the developers or publishers have the best idea of service.
For backwards compatibility they can use their great idea of Re-releases with more content, where actual work is more likely.
This wont work for me. Please sort it by genre, then by release year.
ComputerBlue
Member
Sony really needs to bring more first party titles to this. Golden Abyss awaits my money.
ComputerBlue
Member
Yes.
Then what Sony is responsible for streaming that game to you forever since you paid 19.99 three years ago. Come on.
ComputerBlue
Member
Why isn't there an app for this? I think having it on the dashboard taking you directly to that section of the store would be better.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Agreed. The pricing isn't great, but I am willing to give the system a shot. I'd just like to know if my internet can handle it before I fork over.
Also agreed with this. The pricing on a few games is decent. The pricing on some other stuff (MGS4, Deus Ex, e.g.) are actually atrocious. Granted it'd be used, but I could get a copy of those games for similar prices to their rentals.
OuterLimits
Member
Yeah, not very impressive list so far. Looking at the prices, I'm not sure how a subscription service would be that viable unless they charge an insane amount. Maybe Sony will figure it or just keep saying they are working on it and will discuss it later.
Or perhaps the games offered in the subscription part would be very limited and composed of mainly indie and other cheaply priced games.
3rdamention
Member
Blame the publisher! They are out of their minds and will realize it when not one single person pays for the game at that price.
3rdamention
Member
Again, as has been posted, Sony has said more than once that publishers and developers set the price. If you want to "Sony Please" then complain about Sony published and developed titles.
In this case, you should "Codemasters Please!"
DarkLegion
Member
7 days should be enough for mgs4? Always heard it was pretty long.
Barkley's Justice
Member
Just rented BlazeBlue.
I have to say, I am really impressed.
I sat right in front of the TV because I had to charge my DS4, and you can see there's optimization artificating in the video, for sure. But it's not bad at all.
Gameplay was smooth and responsive. I didn't notice any lag whatsoever.
When I removed my DS4 from charging, and sat on the couch about 3 feet away from the TV, I couldn't see any issues at all with the image quality. It looked as if it was running natively.
Really great job by the Gaikai team.
The prices, however, are ridiculous. I ponied up the $2.99 for BlazeBlue just to satiate my curiosity with the PSNow service. But I won't be buying anything again with these prices.
I have to say, I am really impressed.
I sat right in front of the TV because I had to charge my DS4, and you can see there's optimization artificating in the video, for sure. But it's not bad at all.
Gameplay was smooth and responsive. I didn't notice any lag whatsoever.
When I removed my DS4 from charging, and sat on the couch about 3 feet away from the TV, I couldn't see any issues at all with the image quality. It looked as if it was running natively.
Really great job by the Gaikai team.
The prices, however, are ridiculous. I ponied up the $2.99 for BlazeBlue just to satiate my curiosity with the PSNow service. But I won't be buying anything again with these prices.
3rdamention
Member
The Senior Director of Playstation Now has answered a few questions in the PSNow Blog Post on the Playstation Blog! He just responded with these quotes just a bit ago.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/30/playstation-now-open-beta-our-journey-begins/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/07/30/playstation-now-open-beta-our-journey-begins/
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Paying for a rental to test a beta for a service where people pay for rentals
It's either sensibly ridiculous or ridiculously sensible
pokeystaples
Banned
I thought it would be a good idea to list all the games available in the PS Now beta.
- Critter Crunch
Y'all don't even know. Y'ALL DON'T EEEM KNOW! I wish this service wasn't so fucking expensive.
No buying, only renting.
KnockOneOff
Banned
South Park!!!! Dam I wanna play that fucking game!
ZeroMaverick
Member
Hmmm
I don't think Playstation Now is for me. I don't really see the point in plopping down money for individual rentals. I understand the idea behind it, but I can't find any logical reason to do it. Now, if they wanted to give me an option to pay an extra $10 a month on top of Ps Plus to have unlimited streaming, I could get behind that. The only reason I pay for Netflix is so that I can stream a movie or show when I have absolutely nothing better to do. There's no way I would go out of my way to rent anything. Sorry Sony.
I don't think Playstation Now is for me. I don't really see the point in plopping down money for individual rentals. I understand the idea behind it, but I can't find any logical reason to do it. Now, if they wanted to give me an option to pay an extra $10 a month on top of Ps Plus to have unlimited streaming, I could get behind that. The only reason I pay for Netflix is so that I can stream a movie or show when I have absolutely nothing better to do. There's no way I would go out of my way to rent anything. Sorry Sony.
3rdamention
Member
I think this needs to be said over and over for people blaming Sony for these prices. This is the email sent to Beta Testers directly from Sony. It seems in every single PSNow thread people keep blaiming Sony for the PSNow prices.
ALSO, the email to give your feedback is in the quote below. Email them and voice your frustrations, vote with your wallet (as many of us will do). It is a beta, there is a long way to go, especially with the pricing structure, and ultimately the big deal breaker, getting the subscription service up an running.
Source
ALSO, the email to give your feedback is in the quote below. Email them and voice your frustrations, vote with your wallet (as many of us will do). It is a beta, there is a long way to go, especially with the pricing structure, and ultimately the big deal breaker, getting the subscription service up an running.
Source
Streaming no, but get a download or something...oh forgot this was a PS4 thing nvm
EDIT: The N64 at a Best Western is the perfect analogy looking at the beta as it currently is
For that price, I could just buy it :/
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Not really interested in the service anymore, but I'll be more than happy to give feedback on the kinds of prices I'd need to see to get me to use it.
I see this ultimately as a bet on being viable in an unpredictable future (especially in Japan) by Sony, as well as a bullet list item to wave in front of stockholders trying to show that the company is still committed (for better or worse) to adding value to it's TV and phone divisions
I see this ultimately as a bet on being viable in an unpredictable future (especially in Japan) by Sony, as well as a bullet list item to wave in front of stockholders trying to show that the company is still committed (for better or worse) to adding value to it's TV and phone divisions