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[coopolon]

While it will probably be only acceptable for turn based type games, this is exciting news. Vita is especially interesting since it has hardware buttons, low resolution, but an excellent display.

The pricing is going to be the determining factor for its success though. If it is anywhere near the outlandish onlive pricing it will be worthless.

It's too bad, I just installed psp cfw on my vita, and this would very much make me update if it is priced well. Their very reasonable pricing on ps+ makes me think they will be smart, but maybe they think they underpriced ps+ and will go way too high on this.

 

[Jigolo]

If this means P5 and Kindgom Hearts 2.5 HD remix on PS4 then I'm all for it but something tells me this will only be older PS3 games

 

[mohsinkhan]

Are the lack of triggers on the Vita making it difficult to play shooters via remote play?

 

[Bundy]

PlayStation Now announced (PS2/PS3 streaming to TVs/Tablets/Phones/PSes, Summer 2014)

Why is "PS1" missing in the title?

 

[Concept17]

So excited for this. There are still a number of PS3 games I was hoping to play, but likely wouldn't have since I moved on to PS4.

So much Vita love.

 

[Asd202]

Isn't SE and Ubisoft working together on something like that? It's for next gen game too though.

 

[jet1911]

I hope they will lump Canada and the States together so I can get it early.

Ha! Won't happen.

 

[somesayyea]

my vita is ready

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Heh, I just concocted this wacky conspiracy theory that this announcement is why Gamestop dropped the price on their remaining PS2 stock

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Gotta Getta Vitta!

Sony, you can send me the payment in the post for your latest marketing catchphrase. You're welcome.

 

[SparkTR]

It was clear there were going the streaming route after the Gakai purchase.

Ugh, may as well not exist for me then.

 

[erpg]

Well, if this is the only way I'll be able to play Dragon Quest 8 on Vita, I'll take it. :-(

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Buying the Vita on Black Friday almost on impulse is increasingly looking like the best gaming investment I have made in years.

 

[Zoe]

What made you think that was ever going to happen? I thought that it was always clear that Gaikai was going to provide the PlayStation library going forward.

Even if it was wishful thinking, it would have been nice to carry forward your previous purchases rather than having to maintain a subscription.

 

[gofreak]

How big willthe library be? I mean I doubt we will see stuff like .HACK showing up on it.

It'll be selective, for sure. Will start relatively small and grow from there I imagine.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Wwwwwwhhhhhaaaaaaaat!??

I'm crap with search so will never find it, but there was a thread the other day about them having a patent for essentially pausing an emulated game and allowing code to be inserted into it, and then resuming, or at least that was my understanding from what I remember.

This could be used to provide trophies for every PS catalog game, should they take the time to do so. That would be massive.

I would probably replay 10 years worth of games. This makes it worth their time to do.

 

[Out_Of_Ammo]

First question out of general consumer's mouths "What about PS4 games?" because they certainly have the tech to do it if the want

I really doubt they'll use this for PS4 games. They would sell a lot less consoles if they did that. It makes sense for PS1, PS2 and PS3 games since those consoles are so old already.

 

[RPGamer92]

If this means P5 and Kindgom Hearts 2.5 HD remix on PS4 then I'm all for it but something tells me this will only be older PS3 games

Kaz mentioned recent games like TLOU and Beyond

 

[Cartman86]

Vita and Bravia talk was just for CES. They have demo units set up.

 

[peacemountain]

Is the license model known? Can i play my purchased PS3/PS2 games via didc autorization, PSN buy history or do i have to buy them again?

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

Lack of L2/R2/ buttons really makes playing games on the Vita a pain (PS4 Remote Play)

Depends on the game really. But yeah I really hope Sony release an accessory to add extra buttons on the back of the Vita. Just a little thing you can clip on the back with buttons that push on the right parts of the rear touch pad when you press them would make a world of difference for PS3/3/4 games on Vita.

 

[KaidoRacer7]

OMG... GT6 on Vita!

 

[baekshi]

Why the fuck in the title its PSes, should be PSV.

 

[prudislav]

LOL :-D
Tablets and Phones but not PCs :-D Thats ridiculous

 

[Sword Of Doom]

The infinite power of the cloud I guess.

For a second I thought this would have been brilliant for the Vita but if it's gonna be available on tablets and smart phones then I don't know. Anyways this is great stuff from Sony.

 

[MicroByter]

I'm curious how it will work with tablets. If they let you pair a DS4 with an iPad and play Last of Us (and it works well) that'd be worth paying for.

All virtual touch controls, it's the future!

(hopefully not, I was just kidding)

 

[sajj316]

Whoever is at CES now .. I'm expecting videos of this in action .. please!

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

Can wait to see the list of games.

You've done well, Sony.

 

[Tehalemi]

House said "from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PS3".

So not just PS2 and PS3.

All of my banderas'ss'ss

 

[FlyinJ]

Subscription based... wow.

$10 a month for the entire back catalog of PS1, 2 and 3?

Sign me up!

 

[Amauri14]

Holy shit, that sounds awesome.

 

[masterlobo]

LOL :-D
Tablets and not PCs :-D

Yeah, what the F seriously.

I've got plenty of friends who are PC-ONLY, and they wish they could play TLoU. Oh the monies Sony is missing...

Also, GTAV lol.

 

[MicroByter]

R.I.P. Onlive.

 

[Elios83]

Really excited for this and most of all by the rent by title payment option.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Yeah, what the F seriously.

BlueStacks is your best friend amigo.

 

[sn00zer]

Subscription based... wow.

$10 a month for the entire back catalog of PS1, 2 and 3?

Sign me up!

Seriously doubt it will be this cheap...I imagine they will put a limit on how many games you can get in a month

 

[2+2=5]

Awesome if there are no big downsides, I hope i can sell my PS3 and play all my PS3 games on Vita.

So when is Now? Later?

Lol

I approve of this, so much.

Spoiler

As long as it's possible with a low-end 3.5 mbps connection

Man why did you have to take me back on Earth?

 

[Valkerionseven]

Is the PS2 support going to be the level of PS2 classics from PSN... if so, not subbing for a service that takes year long breaks between releases.

 

[Zia]

Fine for people that treat games as disposable entertainment, but this shift has me concerned about preservation going forward.

 

[jgmo870]

But how big is the catalog going to be?

R.I.P. Onlive.

Onlive went bankrupt a while ago, bro.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Sony, you beautiful bastards!

 

[friskykillface]

so I can sell my PS3 now? that's huge cause I want to play persona 5 on my vita or future PS4


this is good news

 

[CambriaRising]

I hope this works better than previous streaming services.

 

[Milennia]

Are the lack of triggers on the Vita making it difficult to play shooters via remote play?

Its really bad from a control standpoint imo,you have 4 tiny little squares on the back that that are assigned to sprint etc. just feels like crap imo,
Also the text is very tiny and unoptimized.

I really like what they are doing here, especially with a paid service that I'm assuming, will allow me to access ps plus style, ps2/3 catalogs.

Im guessing there will be a store where you can buy titles as well...as someone who doesn't own a ps2 anymore, and doesn't use his launch ps3, the ps2 support is massive for me.

I just hope they have a decent sized catalog lined up as well as newer titles in addition to the older ones.

 

[Guymelef]

Summer on US of course, we Europeans must wait a year or more.

 

[OriginalThinking]

Even if it was wishful thinking, it would have been nice to carry forward your previous purchases rather than having to maintain a subscription.

True. That said if the price is right and you could literally play almost any title for PS2, PS1 and older PS3 titles it could be amazing. If they solve the inherent latency/quality issues.

 

[FirLocke]

Well this is exciting! I want to know more details though, badly. If it's part of PS+ then I'll never unsub!

 

[kairu]

Oh damn. Persona 5. Dark Souls 2. Lets do this. Sign me up for PS++.

 

[coopolon]

Is the license model known? Can i play my purchased PS3/PS2 games via didc autorization, PSN buy history or do i have to buy them again?

I think anyone expecting to not have to pay to play their disc based games through this service is setting themselves up for disappointment. See umd.

PSN purchases is certainly more plausible, but I think they can get away with charging you again anyway, at least an upgrade fee, and so I doubt they'll pass up that opportunity.

 

[Caelestis]

I'd get exited, but not sure how I feel about another subscription. I guess it'll all come down to the price and what exactly they're offering for it.