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| Developer | Sony |
|---|---|
| Type | Video game subscription service |
| Launch date | |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows |
| Status | Merged with PlayStation Plus |
| Members | 3.2 million (as of March 31, 2021[update])[1] |
| Pricing model | US$9.99 per month US$24.99 for 3 months US$59.99 per year |
| Website | Official website |
PlayStation Now (PS Now) was a standalone video game subscription service on consoles developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The service offered cloud gaming for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 games that could be played on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Windows computers. In addition, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 4 games could be downloaded to play locally on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.[2] With the expansion of the PlayStation Plus service to offer additional tiers in May–June 2022, the standalone PlayStation Now subscription was shut down, but its services were incorporated into the PlayStation Plus Premium tier.[3]
No games could be downloaded to a PC.[4] Downloaded games could be played without an internet connection, but internet connection was required for verification every few days.[5][6]
Non-PlayStation devices required a DualShock 3, 4, DualSense, or any XInput-compatible controller, such as Xbox Wireless Controller, Elite Wireless Controller or Adaptive Controller, to use the service. If members intended to stream their games, Sony recommended that players have a minimum of 5 Mbps internet connection to achieve good performance.[7]
- ^ "Sony IR Day 2021 Game & Network Services Segment" (PDF). Sony.com. May 26, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 26, 2021.
- ^ Dunn, Brian. "PlayStation Now Adds Downloading of PS4, PS2 Games". Archived from the original on May 22, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ^ "UPDATE: All-new PlayStation Plus launches in June with 700+ games and more value than ever". PlayStation Blog. March 29, 2022. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Getting started". PlayStation. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ "PlayStation Now Adds Downloading of PS4, PS2 Games". PlayStation.Blog. September 20, 2018. Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ "PlayStation Now is changing: here's everything you need to know". PlayStation.Blog. October 1, 2019. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ Karmali, Luke (January 9, 2014). "PlayStation Now Recommends 5Mb/s Connection". IGN. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2014.