So is it safe to say that PlayStation NOW was a bit premature?

[Liquid]

You're reaching.

Of course the reply to you being wrong is accusing me of when your rant is just thoughtless "Sony too"

Come on reh.

I am not reaching at all. You can't even counter what I stated.

Tell me of any person anywhere that is specifically targeting these televisions to play PlayStation NOW on it? I have never walked into a best buy and seen it been mentioned as a service that might appeal to a large audience that walks into the store.

The service appeals to the gaming market....the market that bought their PS4 console. The PS4 will likely not be able to emulate the PS3 because of the architecture, but they should be able to break ground soon and brute force it on the NEO and just really think about the way this service works. Gaikai was going to the ground and onLive which had strong support starting out fizzled as well.

 

[Liquid]

Nah man, you can go to Gamestop right now and get a PS3 for $100 and buy every game on Ebay if you look right for $5-10 a piece. 400 game son PS Now?
That's about $2000 if you buy every game for $5 a piece best case scenario.

I never said EVERY game, I said A LOT of games. Last week I think I saw God of War III and all the Resistance games for under $2 each. You can start building a MASSIVE library these days on the cheap and have a better experience offline.

That's all I am saying breh, stop getting so defensive about this. I just want answers and wonder how people on here feel about it.

 

[Liquid]

I only got it because of that price and I saw enough games listed that I wanted to try that it was personally worth it.

That should be the every day price. Less than $10 a month is reasonable for the amount of content. In fact they just added a bunch of new games.

Adding a 2nd tier to the PlayStation Plus membership makes sense IMO. PlayStation Plus WITH PlayStation now for $70-$100 I think is acceptable and will get more to jump on board to give it a shot.

Has sony ever released subscription numbers for this? I can't find it.

 

[Fatboi1]

I am not reaching at all. You can't even counter what I stated.

Tell me of any person anywhere that is specifically targeting these televisions to play PlayStation NOW on it? I have never walked into a best buy and seen it been mentioned as a service that might appeal to a large audience that walks into the store.

The service appeals to the gaming market....the market that bought their PS4 console. The PS4 will likely not be able to emulate the PS3 because of the architecture, but they should be able to break ground soon and brute force it on the NEO and just really think about the way this service works. Gaikai was going to the ground and onLive which had strong support starting out fizzled as well.

What does any person being targeted have to do with the app being available to use on a variety of devices?? It's an option. Your initial assertion is that this is supposed to somehow be a solution for BC. It's a service that's available on a wide variety of platforms. Someone who bought it to use on PS4 may also have a Vita/Bluray/TV somewhere else that they can use it. If it's nothing to put it there, what's the problem?

 

[Dominic Brehetto]

Adding a 2nd tier to the PlayStation Plus membership makes sense IMO. PlayStation Plus WITH PlayStation now for $70-$100 I think is acceptable and will get more to jump on board to give it a shot.

Has sony ever released subscription numbers for this? I can't find it.

Nah theyve been quiet. I doubt it's very big. I don't know anybody but me with it

 

[Fatboi1]

I never said EVERY game, I said A LOT of games. Last week I think I saw God of War III and all the Resistance games for under $2 each. You can start building a MASSIVE library these days on the cheap and have a better experience offline.

That's all I am saying breh, stop getting so defensive about this. I just want answers and wonder how people on here feel about it.

You're still not seeing the fallacy of your argument. Why would someone with a PS3 who cares about playin PS3 games use PS Now?? Lol the premise of your argument is based on a faulty comparison.

An example is me, I don't have a PS3 anymore nor want a PS3 in my setup. If I can subscribe to a month or three for cheap once in a while to play a few games that I want to along with the option to play a bunch of games that I may not have thought of buying, why not?? It's like saying "Breh why use Netflix I saw Independence day online for like $3 you can start building a massive library." This is like when people start railing about remasters coming out on some "but you can buy the old game on 360 for $10 and play it on 360."
You're forgetting that's old hardware that gotta be hooked up and taking space. Having everything that's on one setup is >>>>>>>>. Scratch that having it on multiple devices>>>>>>>>>.

Having a Vita that can stream any game to it wherever came in handy.

You're missing the entire point of it.

 

[Liquid]

What does any person being targeted have to do with the app being available to use on a variety of devices?? It's an option. Your initial assertion is that this is supposed to somehow be a solution for BC. It's a service that's available on a wide variety of platforms. Someone who bought it to use on PS4 may also have a Vita/Bluray/TV somewhere else that they can use it. If it's nothing to put it there, what's the problem?

Sorry breh, but I am not buying this notion that Sony started this massive network to not try to capitalize on the fact that their main upcoming console was not going to have backwards compatibility. You are either in flat out denial or delusional how the business behind the industry works. They thought this was a possible big money maker and were "shocked" that microsoft was able to emulate 360 games on the XBOX One.

You're still not seeing the fallacy of your argument. Why would someone with a PS3 who cares about playin PS3 games use PS Now??

An example is me, I don't have a PS3 anymore nor want a PS3 in my setup. If I can subscribe to a month or three for cheap once in a while to play a few games that I want to along with the option to play a bunch of games that I may not have thought of buying, why not?? It's like saying "Breh why use Netflix I saw Independence day online for like $3 you can start building a massive library." This is like when people start railing about remasters coming out on some "but you can buy the old game on 360 for $10 and play it on 360."
You're forgetting that's old hardware that gotta be hooked up and taking space. Having everything that's on one setup is >>>>>>>>

You're missing the entire point.

Breh stop. I am saying that anyone interested in playing these old games would be better off trying to buy a used PS3 at gamestop/craigslist for about the same entry price as this service costs for a year.

I have seen plenty of PS3 consoles for $100 with some of the best games ever released on the system on craigslist/eBay. You are telling me that's not a better investment than a goddamn PS NOW subscription? Get real man and stop with the nonsense.

However you want to break it down...$20 a month or $10 a month why would any sane individual pay that much for a streaming service when there are TONS of games for the PS3 going at gamestop from $1-$5 individually? Even if the initial investment is about the same for a used console with a limited number of games that is a hell of a whole lot better than opting for a PS Now sub IMO.

You are not giving enough credit to the people that might be interested in playing old games. This is a smart consumer base.

 

[NotAnFBIagent]

I figure it's the first step towards a game streaming future

 

[Fatboi1]

Sorry breh, but I am not buying this notion that Sony started this massive network to not try to capitalize on the fact that their main upcoming console was not going to have backwards compatibility. You are either in flat out denial or delusional how the business behind the industry works. They thought this was a possible big money maker and were "shocked" that microsoft was able to emulate 360 games on the XBOX One.

Breh stop. I am saying that anyone interested in playing these old games would be better off trying to buy a used PS3 at gamestop/craigslist for about the same entry price as this service costs for a year.

I have seen plenty of PS3 consoles for $100 with some of the best games ever released on the system on craigslist/eBay. You are telling me that's not a better investment than a goddamn PS NOW subscription? Get real man and stop with the nonsense.

However you want to break it down...$20 a month or $10 a month why would any sane individual pay that much for a streaming service when there are TONS of games for the PS3 going at gamestop from $1-$5 individually? Even if the initial investment is about the same for a used console with a limited number of games that is a hell of a whole lot better than opting for a PS Now sub IMO.

You are not giving enough credit to the people that might be interested in playing old games. This is a smart consumer base.

Your logic is something else man.

I already said why would someone who wants to play PS3 games long term get PS Now?? they most likely still have a PS3 or would just buy one.

If someone just wants to play game or two out of boredom or w/e, a PS Now 1 month/3 month option is not breaking the bank. $10 to play 400+ games for a month is not a bad deal at all. Especially if you can play these games without having to go out, not stuck on one device and play it instantly. It's convenient.

Here, example:
I want to finish SOTC/ICO, God of War Ascension and Sly Cooper/Jak and Daxter. I don't have a PS3 nor want a PS3. I got $10, I can cop a month, beat those games or most of em in a month and be done with it.

Instead I should just go out and buy a PS3 with all those games just because?? I don't have space for a PS3 in my room, I don't want to use another device just to play it. It'd be more convenient for PS Now rather than a PS Now sub. If I HAD PS3 already, then of course buying the games would be smarter but that's not the case is it? You not seeing the situations someone would honestly just buy PS Now for a month or so just to play a game.

I'm never buying a PS3 again just to play a game but I'd buy a remaster/use PS Now for a month if I randomly feel like playing a specific game or two. At the end of the day, value is subjective. Stop trying to project your own thoughts and think everyone is you. Sure YOU may not see it's value but there are people who use it and find it perfectly fine. I think $10 a month for it is perfectly reasonable considering Netflix is like the same price.

 

[Cladyclad]

I got it on my Sony TV & it's a lifesaver for my sister. Saves her a lot of money. I told her get a pstv and PSnow as a starter system for my nephews. 50$ pstv 100$ for PSnow so 150$ for 300 games can't beat that deal. It's like Netflix

 

[Fatboi1]

I got it on my Sony TV & it's a lifesaver for my sister. Saves her a lot of money. I told her get a pstv and PSnow as a starter system for my nephews. 50$ pstv 100$ for PSnow so 150$ for 300 games can't beat that deal. It's like Netflix

see, this is the type of situations people don't see. Sure you could've went and bought em a PS3 but then you'd have to constatnly buy them games, look out for deals, worry about discs breaking etc. Instead, one and done and they got a service with over 400 games to play instantly without going out. I thought it was a great service when I used it. I have FIOS and it works really good. Barely notice input lag on wired. Over the coming years we'll probably get PS Now on PC and maybe newer devices/hell maybe even mobile use. OP only looking at things short term.

 

[Liquid]

Your logic is something else man.

I already said why would someone who wants to play PS3 games long term get PS Now?? they most likely still have a PS3 or would just buy one.

If someone just wants to play game or two out of boredom or w/e, a PS Now 1 month/3 month option is not breaking the bank. $10 to play 400+ games for a month is not a bad deal at all. Especially if you can play these games without having to go out, not stuck on one device and play it instantly. It's convenient.

Here, example:
I want to finish SOTC/ICO, God of War Ascension and Sly Cooper/Jak and Daxter. I don't have a PS3 nor want a PS3. I got $10, I can cop a month, beat those games or most of em in a month and be done with it.

Instead I should just go out and buy a PS3 with all those games just because?? I don't have space for a PS3 in my room, I don't want to use another device just to play it. It'd be more convenient for PS Now rather than a PS Now sub. If I HAD PS3 already, then of course buying the games would be smarter but that's not the case is it? You not seeing the situations someone would honestly just buy PS Now for a month or so just to play a game.

I'm never buying a PS3 again just to play a game but I'd buy a remaster/use PS Now for a month if I randomly feel like playing a specific game or two. At the end of the day, value is subjective. Stop trying to project your own thoughts and think everyone is you. Sure YOU may not see it's value but there are people who use it and find it perfectly fine. I think $10 a month for it is perfectly reasonable considering Netflix is like the same price.

My logic is apparently the same logic most gamers are taking with this service.

How do you like that one? I wish Sony would announce numbers, but we all know that shyt is likely doing Sony Ericsson numbers.

 

[Fatboi1]

My logic is apparently the same logic most gamers are taking with this service.

How do you like that one? I wish Sony would announce numbers, but we all know that shyt is likely doing Sony Ericsson numbers.

The service isn't geared towards hardcore gamers. You really like taking this extreme, hardcore, frugal gamer stance and thinking every person who's on that platform is like that.

It's like when y'all take these lil forum discussion and think everyone is having these discussions offline. Like people are sitting around comparing console specs to PCs at Best Buy and MicroCenter or folks are watching Digital Foundry videos and shyt. Even the biggest gaming forum like Neogaf is but a fraction of the entire gaming populace.

There's entire continents of people who have different wants/needs. Online gaming forums and anecdotal "I don't see it around me" isn't a good way to gauge whether or not something is being used or is a failure/success. I bet you some of y'all would say "PS Home was a failure lol" and yet it's far from the truth.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/01/playstation-home-was-a-commercial-success

My opinion, I think the service is great because whether you like it or not, it's long term strategy will benefit us all soon. Sooner or later we'll be able to stream PS4 games instantly to whatever device we are using.

Internet will be better so things like latency and lag will improve exponentially. It's the future. Pricing and marketing needs to step it up. The instant stream prices are too high imo but I see why they're there.

I think I'm going to try it out again tonight, thanks for reminding me breh

 

[Grand Conde]

BC in general is something people say they want while not actually bothering to use it.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

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