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RUMOR: PS4 emulation of PS1/2 games.
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... Wait, what? You'd buy the $399 console not to play inFamous, Uncharted, The Order, Destiny, etc, but to play 10-20 year old games readily available on other consoles?
Hades Hotgun
Banned
Indeed. Especially considering the thousands of games that will otherwise be unplayable outside of fan made PC emulators, because they will never get released digitally.
Disc based support isn't just some minor convenience for a small minority of consumers, it is the support of games as permanent creations rather than transient services.
Because they would probably prefer to sell digital copies of each game, rather than allow you to insert discs? Services services services - not BC.
Hardly.
This emulation is going to cover PS1 and PS2 games, if it happens at all.
PS Now can cover PS1, 2, 3 games and can be played on PS3, PS4, PS Vita and eventually any Tablet or connected TV in the world.
Some people won;t buy a console, they'll just buy a PS Now subscription and enjoy a huge library of games anywhere and on nearly any device.
The PS4 emulating PS1 and 2 games really does NOT nullify PS Now.
cpp_is_king
Member
Hasn't this been known for a long time? I thought Andrew House once said that PS1/PS2 would be software emulation, and PS3 would be streaming. If it wasn't him, it was someone, because I've known this for a long time.
This is *part of* PSNow, not a replacement for it. The local software emulation will only be accessible to PSNow users, based on my understanding of when I originally heard this.
This is *part of* PSNow, not a replacement for it. The local software emulation will only be accessible to PSNow users, based on my understanding of when I originally heard this.
DoubleTake
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The moment this is announced Im taking to amazon and ordering a truck load of games
I'm sure there will be interesting titles at a juncture but everything you list doesn't appeal to me. My large backlog of PS2 RPGs would be great to experience upscaled.
Like many others, my launch 60GB PS3 still runs flawlessly (albeit loudly lol) and I used it extensively to play PS1 and PS2 games last generation.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I'm honestly surprised at the number of people who still have PS2 and PS1 discs they want to play, yet don't have the backwards compatibility versions of PS3. It seems like that would have been a pretty quick pickup at the time.
dragonbane
Member
PS3 games? Other devices?
toddhunter
Member
Playstation Now will never work for large parts of the world (well for a long, long time).
If anything this rumour compliments it nicely to provide more value for countries like China or even Australia.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
It's certainly for disks. It's not for discs, though.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Mine died, what's your point? There's a lot of reasons. I also have a PS2 but it would be amazing to have enhanced emulation and the convenience of it all on one system again.
Imbarkus
As Sartre noted in his contemplation on Hell in No Exit, the true horror is other members.
Please
Still can't believe Rez HD is still XBLA exclusive...
Just fixed that for you.
You've just reminded me that I bought it a few years back... and that I need to play it.
Fantastic game.
wastedyears
Member
I had a b/c PS3, but it died late last year, so I bought a new PS3 to replace it, but it isn't b/c. I replay my old games quite regularly, so having b/c on PS4 would be a huge deal for me.
Hoooooooo shit! I reeeeeally hope "local" implies using the PS4 disc drive! I'd jump all over one ASAP if that's the case! With the 4's inability to play CDs, I'm guessing it'll work for PS1 PSN downloads, but hopefully PS2 will be streamable straight from the disc!
That would mean I'd have my PS3 for my PS1 and PS3 games...
And I'd have to get a PS4 to play my PS2 and PS4 games...
I'd be in heaven.
I'm in the exact same boat. My 60GB BC PS3 died right before the holidays so I snagged the $200 200GB Super Slim TLoU and Arkham Origins bundle. Now, my PS2 library is inaccessible... and if Sony let me play those games on a new PS4, I'll buy one a hell of a lot sooner than my originally planned late-2015 date!
That would mean I'd have my PS3 for my PS1 and PS3 games...
And I'd have to get a PS4 to play my PS2 and PS4 games...
I'd be in heaven.
I'm in the exact same boat. My 60GB BC PS3 died right before the holidays so I snagged the $200 200GB Super Slim TLoU and Arkham Origins bundle. Now, my PS2 library is inaccessible... and if Sony let me play those games on a new PS4, I'll buy one a hell of a lot sooner than my originally planned late-2015 date!
Muffdraul
Member
Lots of us did pick them up. And then subsequently many of them bricked. I sent mine in to be repaired, but it was replaced by a new model without BC.
Is it really that mystifying?
Never going to happen.
Susurrus
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I would get a PS4 instantly if it had PS1/PS2 disc compatability. I have lots of PS2 game discs. However, my PS2 is pretty much shit at this point, and I swapped my PS3 out with a slim because of the noise and power consumption even when turned off.
Other benefits of BC for PS2 games on PS4 as opposed to playing them on a PS2:
-Virtually endless memory card space
-Wireless controllers
-Potential graphical improvements
-HDMI
Something would need to go though as my TV ports and stand are full. Currently sitting at PS3, 360 (+HDDVD), Wii U, and PC. I don't use the 360 much anymore for gaming, so I'm inclined to pick that one, but I do still use the HDDVD player from time to time. PS3 I still play a lot and PS+ is godly. Wii U I use sometimes, and of course my PC is my Netflix player + Steambox.
Other benefits of BC for PS2 games on PS4 as opposed to playing them on a PS2:
-Virtually endless memory card space
-Wireless controllers
-Potential graphical improvements
-HDMI
Something would need to go though as my TV ports and stand are full. Currently sitting at PS3, 360 (+HDDVD), Wii U, and PC. I don't use the 360 much anymore for gaming, so I'm inclined to pick that one, but I do still use the HDDVD player from time to time. PS3 I still play a lot and PS+ is godly. Wii U I use sometimes, and of course my PC is my Netflix player + Steambox.
IAmRandom31
Banned
Def. will not be going out to hunt down old PSX games to fill my collection with. So as long as this emulation can occur via Playstation NOW as well I'm good.
Colony Wars 1-3 @ 1080p? Yes please!
I just hope they offer more obscure titles like Robot Alchemic Drive too. The PSN offerings right now are a little disappointing in that regard.
No Colony Wars
No Dark Cloud
Colony Wars 1-3 @ 1080p? Yes please!
I just hope they offer more obscure titles like Robot Alchemic Drive too. The PSN offerings right now are a little disappointing in that regard.
No Colony Wars
No Dark Cloud
Amentallica
Unconfirmed Member
Man, just shut up.
styl3s
Member
Hopefully Sony finally realized we live in the real world and most people don't have the bandwidth to even use the game streaming service and this ends up being true.
The game streaming stuff is nice for people that can actually use it. Sadly, most people can't and the people who have the speeds are limited to how much they can play due to shitty caps.
PS1/PS2 used market is huge, it's not like nobody in the world doesn't want this. If nobody wanted to play older games their streaming service wouldn't exist.
The game streaming stuff is nice for people that can actually use it. Sadly, most people can't and the people who have the speeds are limited to how much they can play due to shitty caps.
Both? Your logic on the HD remakes are flawed because 99.99% of games aren't going to be remade. Most of the stuff i enjoy playing on PS1/PS2 will never, ever, ever get a HD remake.
PS1/PS2 used market is huge, it's not like nobody in the world doesn't want this. If nobody wanted to play older games their streaming service wouldn't exist.
I don't see how. If this is disc only, then the only games you'll be able to emulate is the games you already own.
Unless you want to go eBay/garage sale hunting for old PS1/PS2 games, I'd say Now will be quite lucrative.
Instead of having a few trees to knock down, they will now get introduced to an ancient, but (insert adjective) forest.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
If this really means being able to play PS1/2 discs, then I will be extra excited to get a PS4 when a game I want for it releases on it and not PS3/WiiU/360.
Nice pick. Man why did that series go in the direction it did after that game I'll never know.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
How am I supposed to know the PS3 failure rate of a particular model? You're acting like I'm refusing to accept an argument that hadn't been presented.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
I think he was talking about classics sold through the store. I don't think allowing users to play discs would make them loose that much money anyway.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
All signs points to it happening, why is it a fools dream?
Byakuya769
Member
As much as the existence of DVDs nullifies netflix. Also, PS3 games are not included. So why do people keep repeating this?
I think it will sell at least as well as Sega/Square old titles on iOS/Android. I don't know how well they sell but the number shouldn't be that bad.
Really? I didn't read through the topic, just looked at the tweet. Did Sony confirm this yet? I would love this if it were true, I'd buy a PS4 immediately.
Oni Link 666
Member
I'd buy a PS4 for this. I still haven't played DQ8 and I'd like to play all those fighting games again. All I'd need is a PS4 arcade stick.
Pocky4Th3Win
Member
I hope they do end up offering Disc Based emulation. I would get a PS4 in a heartbeat. I don't see why Sony wouldn't offer Disc Based emulation since I bet they are making almost nothing in profit from physical goods of PS2 stuff. They can still offer digital titles to people who don't own the PS2 Disc versions of games for that nostalgia gameplay but Disc based emulation would get people like me who have 200 PS2 games and reason to get a PS4 without fear of losing access to my games.
Acquiescence
Member
Local PS2/PS1 support... so wait a minute, all my physical copies of games being playable on my PS4 could become a reality?!
What's the catch?
What's the catch?
No it doesn't, not even in the slightest - PS Now was always primarily for PS3 titles, ever since Sony originally bought Gaikai and announced their early intentions. Having PS1 and PS2 titles emulated directly on the console from either download or disc-based is a good idea, and even if you have to buy the emulator itself, I'd pay NZ$10-20 for it.
Yekshemesh
Member
Dude stahp!! You had an unpopular/uninformed point of view, and deservedly got shit for it. Stop making this worse.
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