Spukc
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how is that video proof in ANY way ?
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PS4 games now available on PS Now
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how is that video proof in ANY way ?
Well, damn. If Sony were to offer downloadable PS4 games, I think it would substantially increase the value of the service, and it could potentially be an Xbox Game Pass competitor. I know I'm not the only one put off by the limitations of steaming games, but if they offered this, I'd be 100% on board.
LordOcidax
Member
I Think is a joke... That's what i want to think...
Very interested to see how this plays out and where they ultimately take this. That's an okay library of games to start with, but doesn't look like anything too recent. For those who primarily game on PC, but have a PS4 for exclusives, I first thought this may be a viable alternative to needing to own a PS4 at all. With such a limited selection of games - and old ones at that - it doesn't seem like that will be the case.
The first one seems like an easy, no-brainer to me. The second one would present significant technical hurdles in getting PS2 games to run on PS4, PS4 games on PC, etc. At the very least though, they should give you the ability to download the PS4 games on PS4 if you're paying for the subscription service. I'm with you on input lag. Very sensitive to it and was immediately turned off by PS Now when I tried it back when the service launched.
If I were them, I would completely remove PS Now as a separate service and instead, have those games directly integrated into the PSN. You could search the entire catalog of PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 games. They would just need a little indicator on which games could be downloaded and played natively on your respective system vs games that would need to be streamed from the cloud.
I really think they could turn PS Now around if they would do 2 things: 1) Allow games to be purchased a la carte and not as part of a subscription and 2) Give the ability to download games.
The first one seems like an easy, no-brainer to me. The second one would present significant technical hurdles in getting PS2 games to run on PS4, PS4 games on PC, etc. At the very least though, they should give you the ability to download the PS4 games on PS4 if you're paying for the subscription service. I'm with you on input lag. Very sensitive to it and was immediately turned off by PS Now when I tried it back when the service launched.
If I were them, I would completely remove PS Now as a separate service and instead, have those games directly integrated into the PSN. You could search the entire catalog of PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 games. They would just need a little indicator on which games could be downloaded and played natively on your respective system vs games that would need to be streamed from the cloud.
Presumably, games that were also/originally released on PS3 (Darksiders II, God of War III, Resogun, etc.).
I think it is probably 720p, but I haven't pixel counted. It is heavily compressed image too.
That said I just played first level of Shadow of the Beast, a 60fps side scroller which needs good controls. It played absolutely fine. F1 2015 played fine too, which is 60fps. I was competitive in multiplayer.
Mr. Luchador
Member
Bugs me that PS Now differs depending on region.
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
Why? Hardcopies are the same
Arkam
Member
IDK but it looks good on my 16" laptop screen. I forgot how awesome the first section of GOW3 was. So much crazy action on the side of Olympus!
Mr. Luchador
Member
haha ok, 1990s.
Oh, you were serious? That's even more funny!
Mass Effect
Member
lol you people are something else. Honestly can't tell who's trolling or not
That would be a massive waste of bandwidth.
Probably.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
there is no knack
these are mostly ports of ps3 games. I'm sure they are coming eventually but I was expecting full on PS4 games like Bloodborne, Until Dawn etc. opening this thread
StrongBlackVine
Banned
I wouldn't count on seeing any system sellers in the catalog. Maybe when the generation is almost over.
hanspampel
Banned
Finally.
Good for the service.
Now bring HZD and i can play the game on my PC
Good for the service.
Now bring HZD and i can play the game on my PC
foolishoptimist
Member
Media Molecule tweeted that Tearaway Unfolded is coming to PSNow also. Curious to see how the camera integration works in that game.
Arkam
Member
there is no knack
I feel your pain. All this Knack talk got me excited... then I couldn't find it. Oh well GOW3 will absorb my tears for now. Here is hoping it gets added.
It's not coming, Tearaway is there right now. It works exactly as it does on PS4.
They better not do this shit.
Mass Effect
Member
Yep. Anyone expecting to see games like Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, or Horizon any time soon are sorely mistaken.
Not happening. It will be niche games, remasters, and older less successful titles (like Killzone SF)
Arkam
Member
An Xbox360 controller works for PS3 games (or did not that long ago) but it definitely made me hook up my DS4 when I went to launch a PS4 game.
firenskill2000
Member
Is this speculation or have they said it? I play PS Now on my TV and PS3 when the PS4 is in use. That would suck.
Officially announced a few months ago man, surprised you missed it.
https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2017/02/15/playstation-now-service-update/
PS4 and PC are the PS Now platforms going forward.
Undead Hero
Member
It's bad. It's more or less noticeable depending on the game, though. I played through Journey just fine, but Last of Us was pretty painful. I was going to check out the Uncharted games but decided to pass after that.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
It's fantastic. I cant tell the difference between playing locally. To put it in perapective, Retro Grade, a rhythm game all about timing, plays abaolutely perfect on PS Now and I was at no disadvantage.
Isn't it like, 8-10 frames of input lag?
I'd test out a free trial for myself but my PS4 controller is in my new room. If you can't tell the difference, is it possible that your TV has a bunch of input lag?
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I personally found Nioh underwhelming with Remote Play.
Did they even try to put anything worthwhile on the list? I know they arent necessarily targeting users with a gaming PC but it feels like 90% of the games are available natively and probably run better than what the streaming experience will be even on modest PCs and laptops. (And for a fraction of the price too in some cases)
Transistor
Banned
Isn't it like, 8-10 frames of input lag?
So no different from playing and Unreal Engine 4 game
Uh, I'm sure you're joking, but this would be on TOP of the game's inherent lag.
MikeE21286
Member
Id be so interested to see the financial side of this for Sony.
Are they making money? How much? How much does adding a game cost. Etc.
Are they making money? How much? How much does adding a game cost. Etc.
Transistor
Banned
Yes, I was joking and I do realize that
I had to make sure. You never know on GAF these days...
Omnistalgic
Member
This is a good service, but really the next step has to be able to download this locally. It's just not going to be ready with streaming only until everyone's internet is like Japan's.
Hope it works out for Sony though, was a gamble buying Gaikai not sure if it was worth it.
Hope it works out for Sony though, was a gamble buying Gaikai not sure if it was worth it.
Guess PS4 is not really the exclusive place to play PS4 games anymore.
So its trash, got it.
So its trash, got it.
How would this hurt you?
it would allow devs to start making more advance games before the PS5 hardware is released & instead of having a small install base at launch these games will be playable on PS4, PC & PS5.
SinCityAssassin
Member
That's good but also that's not a good starting line up.
Caayn
Member
I also hope that they won't use it as a BC method. However it wouldn't surprise me if Sony is going to utilize PS Now as their BC method.
I prefer my games to run locally without all the downsides that streaming brings.
I feel like streaming is only really an effective way of doing demos, so you get a feel for the game without having to download the whole thing. I bought a year of PS Now last year when it was first added to PC, and I have not managed to play through a full game in that time. I have basically just used it to test out a bunch of games I have always been curious about. When I do find a game I like, I usually just play it for an hour or so and make a mental note to buy an actual copy of the game on another system so I can play it for real.
Agent X
Member
According to this post on PlayStation.Blog, PlayStation Plus is not required for online multiplayer within PS Now.
Earlier in this thread I wondered if the PS4 games would be playable on PS Vita, PSTV, or PS3. Over the last two days, I tried PS Now on both Vita and PS3, and can confirm that the PS4 games are not accessible through PS Now on those systems. You will only see the PS3 games that are available. The PS4 games simply don't appear at all, in either the overall game catalog or your "recently played" list.
Some people here have noticed that a few of the PS4 games being offered on PS Now also have PS3 counterparts which were on the service. It is worth mentioning that (at least on the PC, where I've tried it) the PS4 versions apparently replace the earlier PS3 versions in the catalog. For example, if you want to play Ultra Street Fighter IV, you will be presented with the PS4 version. You cannot choose to play the PS3 version, which was previously available through this service.
Makes sense you can't play them on those platforms. They're not going to introduce PS4 games for them when the entire service is about to disappear for those devices.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Well... No. It's still PS NOW.
As a PC owner who has never own a PlayStation, I have just dabbed with first Uncharted and found it was fine to play, will try the latest Killlzone later to decide whether I will subscribe after my free week, as I fancy playing a few of the exclusives during the summer drought of games.
Louis Cyphre
Banned
Anyone know if Shadow of Colossus is the new version?