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Sony’s Cloud Gaming Subscription Service

PlayStation Now is the official utilities software by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The software provides subscription service for playing PlayStation games. It allows access of PlayStation 2 to 4 games on PS consoles as well as PC.

Alternative Means To Play Old and New Games

Emulation is a muddy topic to talk about because it can be a copyright infringement if used illegally but it allows players to access games that are no longer available in the market. There are games that are either region locked, pulled out of the market for some reasons, or only limited copiers were published. Fortunately, video game publishers are finding ways to make older games available for playing again. Nintendo sold video game consoles like the NES Classic and SNES Classic, SNK had Neo Geo X and Neo Geo Mini, and Sony Interactive Entertainment with their PlayStation Classic. Those dedicated emulator consoles only have a limited library of old games. The other option for playing old games is through a subscription model. 

Bringing PS games to PC

PlayStation Now offers over 250 PlayStation 4 games for instant downloading or streaming instantly. Users can anticipate that more 350 games will also arrive from PlayStation 2 to PlayStation 3 era. They must remember that some features from their physical or download counterparts may differ or lack. The software’s vast and ever-growing library of official PlayStation ensures new games every month, including AAA titles, family-friendly games, classic games, and PlayStation exclusives. Players can also save their game progress in the in-app cloud storage when streaming a game. The games from the software library are ready to be downloaded on their PS4’s hard disk drive so that they can play immersive games at their original resolution and at full 5.1 surround sound. Streaming is also done for those having minimal HDD space for their gaming console or PC, as well as for offline solo play. PS4 Pro owners can also enjoy their games in 4K resolution. This software has the ability to download PlayStation games into PC or laptop. They can connect their PS account on their computers, as long as they have a controller and 5 Mbps broadband connection. Users also receive PS Now subscription upon completing the download. They can expect zero waiting time when switching between games or platforms, at the same time download every PS4 games to their consoles.

PS Games Through the Ages

PlayStation Now lets old and new players download or stream the very best of PlayStation games. They can play them either on their video game consoles or PC. Its vast library of games and easy accessibility ensures the best of entertainment.

PROS

  • Over 250 PS4 games
  • Monthly updates for the list of PS games
  • Play PS games on PC or laptop
  • Supports full 5.1 surround sound and 4K resolution

CONS

  • Limited to some regions
  • May not feature older PS games
  • May differ or lack features from the original games
  • More features available upon subscription

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