PlayStation Now

[Hitman81]

Anyone use this service? How is it? I'm kind of bored with games and there's nothing really on the horizon for me. I think this could be a good option to catch up on some older games

 

[JohnSAFTAHess]

Lots of good stuff on there, but I've never tried it myself.

 

[Headkicktoleg]

If you are using original PS4 and using wifi to get internet to the PS4 I would not recommend it. Original PS4 only uses the 2.4 band which may be ok for streaming TV, it's awful for games. I tried the service when it had a free trial and just about every game was studdering.

 

[Hitman81]

If you are using original PS4 and using wifi to get internet to the PS4 I would not recommend it. Original PS4 only uses the 2.4 band which may be ok for streaming TV, it's awful for games. I tried the service when it had a free trial and just about every game was studdering.

I've got a Pro, is that better?

 

[Headkicktoleg]

I've got a Pro, is that better?

Yeah it can use the 5 ghz band much higher speed.

 

[Hitman81]

Started my free trial. This is fucking awesome. Streaming quality is great and there are hundreds of games on here I would like to play but would never buy.

 

[Dizzy]

Sony just dropped the price to $10/month or $60/year. I’m tempted to give it a shot at that price.

 

[method115]

Sony just dropped the price to $10/month or $60/year. I’m tempted to give it a shot at that price.

Yea they added God of War on there also. Which is amazing for PC players such a great game.

 

[Dizzy]

Yea they added God of War on there also. Which is amazing for PC players such a great game.

I need to go over the game list more. Not quite as appealing to me as it might be to others since I own pretty much all of the AAA Sony exclusives but $10 for that is still pretty enticing.

Gonna give it a go when I get home today.

 

[method115]

I need to go over the game list more. Not quite as appealing to me as it might be to others since I own pretty much all of the AAA Sony exclusives but $10 for that is still pretty enticing.

Gonna give it a go when I get home today.

Yea I have no interest in it really maybe for some old JRPGS but not even sure about that. For PC players though it's an amazing deal.

 

[Hitman81]

Oh shit. Wasn't going to renew my membership at $100 but with the price drop and the 3 AAA titles they added today I will have to reconsider. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come.

 

[Madmick]

If you are using original PS4 and using wifi to get internet to the PS4 I would not recommend it. Original PS4 only uses the 2.4 band which may be ok for streaming TV, it's awful for games. I tried the service when it had a free trial and just about every game was studdering.

It's no longer a cloud-only streaming service. Due to competition from the Xbox Game Pass they made it so that you can download and install the games to the PS4 about a year ago:
You can now download PlayStation Now games directly to your PS4 (Sept-2018)

Only the PS3 isn't eligible. Here are the rules:
https://support.playstation.com/s/a...ow-to-Your-PlayStation4-System?language=en_US

PlayStation™Now Downloading Requirements for Your PS4™

• This feature is not available for the PlayStation®3 system.
  
  
• This feature is not available on Windows® or MacOS® computers.
  
  
• Select PS4™ games are available for download on PS Now.
  
  
• You are free to download as many games as you like, depending on the space available in your PS4™ system storage. After downloading you can play games offline.
  
  
• A valid PS Now subscription is required to continue accessing downloaded games, you also need to connect to PSN once every 7 days to maintain access to the game.
  
  
• Once your PS Now subscription lapses, or you haven’t connected to PSN for a longer period, you will not be able to access games downloaded from PS Now.
  
  
• You are required to connect to your account on PlayStation™Network to validate your PS Now subscription at least once every 7 days to maintain access to the game.
  
  
• Saved game data is not automatically transferred between games installed on your local PS4™ system and streaming games launched on PS Now.

Steps to Download PS Now Games to Your PS4™

1. From your PS4™, open PS Now app.
   
   
2. Go to [Browse Games] to find the game want to download.
   
   
3. Navigate to Game preview section.
   
   
4. A tag within the Game preview section indicates that the game download is available and displays the size of the game.

Accessing Your PS Now Downloaded Games from Your PS4™
Accessing Your Downloaded Games from the PS Now App

1. Open PS Now.
   
   
2. Go to [Browse Games].
   
   
3. Select the game and click [Start Game].
   
   
4. Start playing.

Accessing Your Downloaded Games from the PS4™ Library

1. Open the Library.
   
   
2. Select [Games].
   
   
3. Select the game.
   
   
4. Start playing.

Anyone who hasn't checked it out should go over the OP in my "Games Sales & Services" thread. I've built the OP into one of the best resources in this subforum. Kept it lean with no bullshit. It's information dense, and filled with hyperlinks for convenience:
Game Services & Game Sales thread