6 dollars really isn't bad IMO depending how long the rent is and the game title. I would do it if its a game i haven't been able to play instead of maybe finding it through a online store or paying more at major retailer.
So i don't see whats with all the negativity. Under those circumstances i think its a good idea. I still hope they offer a subscription though.
So when Gaikai starts streaming to Bravia HDTV's and mobile devices does that mean PS, PS2 and PS3 games are no longer exclusives?
Sony sold Bravia already which sucks because this is why I was looking forward to PS now because you could use it with all Sony products but seeing as how they sold Viao and Bravia that only leaves PS, and Vita, and I doubt anyone would by an xperia just for PS Now when you can get it on any other android phone.
This will be a total cash cow for Sony. I won't get into the whole Now thing though as I prefer to buy games and enjoy them over time as you would a book.
$6 for one game,most likely a one-playthrough short game. That isn't that bad. And lets say you and friends just want to play something different one night or all try a game out. You all chip in and stream instantly. Not bad and you'll all know if anyone actually wants to buy the game now. I don't see myself renting any single game, I'll go for the monthly subscription but it still all depends on the types of games offered and how well they run streaming, that I think will be the deciding factors if this service takes off or not.
Not that happy about this. Paying $6 to rent a game isn't something I'd be interested in (especially if they put in any kind of time restrictions on how many days you have to play it), would rather buy games for probably $10-20. Plus if there's subscription fees on top of that then it's looking awful.
No thanks. And that goes for you too, MS. I'll just play them on the consoles. Don't really play anything from 6th gen or older anymore, anyway. When this goes to other devices it may make Sony some good income though. That's very much needed.
it would be nice if they integrate it with the PS+ libraries people have for their PS3s, that way people can play their PS+ games on the PS4 through the streaming service
@tymeservesfate: yes I know Ellen is not in TLOU. Remember how she was suing for her likeness being used though? It was all a big joke on my part. Still friends?
It really seems pricy considering the quality of streams at this point in time, and the fact that you are still going to have to deal with input lag. That's not even considering how titles with multiplayer are only going to compound the lag.
This seems nothing more than a cash grab. To those saying that an emulator for PS4 is not possible, apparently its about to happen, just not from Sony.
Why can't they just follow the subscription system that Netflix uses?
They might. It'd be packed with "Games With Gold" quality AAA titles from like 6 years ago. Every once a while you'd get something new. 90% of the games would be indie movies you'd never heard of. And for ongoing game series, You'd get CoD5 when CoD7 launches.
It really seems pricy considering the quality of streams at this point in time, and the fact that you are still going to have to deal with input lag. That's not even considering how titles with multiplayer are only going to compound the lag.
This seems nothing more than a cash grab. To those saying that an emulator for PS4 is not possible, apparently its about to happen, just not from Sony.
ps3 emulator and yeah it's not fucking possible. I don't care what PC you have, you aren't going to be able to pull it off. Maybe in the future with better hardware, but not now. The only other option is skyrocketing the ps4 price and changing system shape, probably making it much larger by including ps3 components in the system then.
That's ridiculous! Who would pay to temporarily stream a game that they don't even own? Imagine if someone tried to do this with movies!? It would be a colossal failure, like Netflix.
I've been using my PS3 more and more lately so this service probably isn't something I'll use, but if it's $6 to rent a game until you beat it, that's not too terrible.
Sony should set up a plan similar to Netflix. Netflix lets you stream movies, series and TV shows for $7.99/month, Gaikai should do the same, but with games for about $10 per month.
$120 year playing as many games as you like.
If not, a basic monthly fee of $4.99 and then sell games dirt cheap, like $0.99-3.99 depending on the game.
I actually agree. Given that GTA V is full of microtransactions for what used to be cheat codes, I am quite sure they are going to milk the heck out of the console market before releasing it on PC. The core PC market (except of course the insane 1%) would never tolerate such a thing when they can just mod it for free without being banned
.Luckily a slow month for the PC is only ten to thirty games released, so it isn't really missed.Gonna wait until it is five bucks on steam, just like GTA IV. I really have to get around to playing GTA IV... Too many games, too little time. Hey how are those launch titles treating you? =P
@tymeservesfate: yes I know Ellen is not in TLOU. Remember how she was suing for her likeness being used though? It was all a big joke on my part. Still friends?
I actually agree. Given that GTA V is full of microtransactions for what used to be cheat codes, I am quite sure they are going to milk the heck out of the console market before releasing it on PC. The core PC market (except of course the insane 1%) would never tolerate such a thing when they can just mod it for free without being banned
.Luckily a slow month for the PC is only ten to thirty games released, so it isn't really missed.Gonna wait until it is five bucks on steam, just like GTA IV. I really have to get around to playing GTA IV... Too many games, too little time. Hey how are those launch titles treating you? =P
Launch titles? As in for the PS4 and Xbone? Early adopting is for idiots.
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