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PlayStation Now Subscription Program: All The Details
- Thread starter fluffydelusions
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Haha yep, bandwidth pleeb here.
I'm working on the minister of finances (wife) to pay $5 extra a month to get 175 gb.
Appreciate the responses folks, I figured about Netflix levels at best. If it's double that then forget it.
serversurfer
Member
Oh, please don't quote me on that; it was a wild ass guess.
Digging a littler deeper, it seems that Sony recommend a 5Mbps connection, which is exactly the same that Neflix recommend for a 1080p stream, which consumes ~3GB/hr, per Netflix. So it sounds like Sony may be using higher frame rates and also higher compression to make up for it. But, I think PS Now is adaptive, so if you have a 10Mbps connection, it may then use less compression and try to fill that up.
I'ma tweet Shu and see if we can get a clearer answer.
Oh, please don't quote me on that; it was a wild ass guess.
Digging a littler deeper, it seems that Sony recommend a 5Mbps connection, which is exactly the same that Neflix recommend for a 1080p stream, which consumes ~3GB/hr, per Netflix. So it sounds like Sony may be using higher frame rates and also higher compression to make up for it. But, I think PS Now is adaptive, so if you have a 10Mbps connection, it may then use less compression and try to fill that up.
I'ma tweet Shu and see if we can get a clearer answer.
Above and beyond sir, thank you.
My connection is 15 Mbps.
I was actually really considering getting the subscription. I have been very impressed with the quality and have had no issues streaming at least one game on the PS4 via PS now.
Nevertheless, it seems, as another person has posted, that this Playstation Now is similar to amazon prime. Some games are free, while other you have to rent. There is a list on playstation's website and even in their forum section regarding which ones are on each list.
I think that for the games offered, individually renting may be a better option in my case. I mean, a good portion of the games I want to play are only the rentable ones. Plus, streaming does downgrade the graphics some.
However, for $15 to $20 a month, I would think it would be more reasonable to have all the games included because these games are last gen and most of these games can be found for very cheap at Gamestop. Comparing it to Gamefly, which ranges between $15-$25 a month (even with shipping times considered) the list of content (both new and old) is a better deal.
I would reconsider getting the subscription if they included all of the games making PS Now an either your pay the subscription or individually rent (but not both).
Nevertheless, it seems, as another person has posted, that this Playstation Now is similar to amazon prime. Some games are free, while other you have to rent. There is a list on playstation's website and even in their forum section regarding which ones are on each list.
I think that for the games offered, individually renting may be a better option in my case. I mean, a good portion of the games I want to play are only the rentable ones. Plus, streaming does downgrade the graphics some.
However, for $15 to $20 a month, I would think it would be more reasonable to have all the games included because these games are last gen and most of these games can be found for very cheap at Gamestop. Comparing it to Gamefly, which ranges between $15-$25 a month (even with shipping times considered) the list of content (both new and old) is a better deal.
I would reconsider getting the subscription if they included all of the games making PS Now an either your pay the subscription or individually rent (but not both).
serversurfer
Member
Well, he didn't respond, because I'm no one of consequence.
I'll try PMing Bamelin. Maybe he can get us some answers.
Liberty4all
Banned
serversurfer
Member
Thanks, Bamelin. That's kinda what I thought; "as much as possible," basically.
Nice for QoS, but hard on caps, I guess.
Edit: Maybe they can add an option for capped users to throttle the speed to various rates.
Nice for QoS, but hard on caps, I guess.
Edit: Maybe they can add an option for capped users to throttle the speed to various rates.
Just thought I'd chime in with my experiences with PS Now last night. I signed up for the 7 day trial, and I played a little of Dead Island: Riptide (never played), and Uncharted 1(I got the platinum trophy for this one, as well as played it a few dozen times,so I'm VERY familiar with how this one should look/feel).
My internet connection is about 40-60mbps wired, and my PS4 is connected to the Internet wired.
Visuals: both games looked incredibly sharp, like they were actually running natively on my television. I'm using my 40" 720p Samsung set, which is in our bedroom. The 40" 1080p set is in the living room, but currently only the PS3's are connected. I plan on getting my wife a PS4 of her own so she can play Dragon Age on her own box, and that one will be in the living room. Point is, on a 720p set, at least, the games looked great. I didn't detect any artifacts or pixel oration during my hour playtime.
Controls/Input lag: I did notice a little bit of input lag while playing Uncharted 1, but in truth, it was incredibly minimal, practically non-existent. Moving around and making jumps and head shots felt good and responsive. I did have to lower the sensitivity for aiming in both games, but that's more of a preference for me. I don't like super fast reticles, but I did play at both default settings, and my adjusted settings to get a feel for the lag.
Overall, I came away incredibly impressed, and I think I'll keep my 3 month subscription that will trigger after the trial ends. There are quite a few games on the current list that I've never played, and would like to.
My internet connection is about 40-60mbps wired, and my PS4 is connected to the Internet wired.
Visuals: both games looked incredibly sharp, like they were actually running natively on my television. I'm using my 40" 720p Samsung set, which is in our bedroom. The 40" 1080p set is in the living room, but currently only the PS3's are connected. I plan on getting my wife a PS4 of her own so she can play Dragon Age on her own box, and that one will be in the living room. Point is, on a 720p set, at least, the games looked great. I didn't detect any artifacts or pixel oration during my hour playtime.
Controls/Input lag: I did notice a little bit of input lag while playing Uncharted 1, but in truth, it was incredibly minimal, practically non-existent. Moving around and making jumps and head shots felt good and responsive. I did have to lower the sensitivity for aiming in both games, but that's more of a preference for me. I don't like super fast reticles, but I did play at both default settings, and my adjusted settings to get a feel for the lag.
Overall, I came away incredibly impressed, and I think I'll keep my 3 month subscription that will trigger after the trial ends. There are quite a few games on the current list that I've never played, and would like to.
serversurfer
Member
Oh, it rolls over in to the quarterly billing? That's nice.
OccamsLightsaber
Regularly boosts GAF member count to cry about 'right wing gaf' - Voter #3923781
Of course
Save download time, no patches, no hard drive space installs, instant access, shared cloud saves with Vita/Ps4/PS Now on TVs, etc.
So basically MMO sub price point if you're doing 3mo... that's actually pretty decent.
I mean I used to balk at MMO subs but for the amount of time I got out of them (mind you this was before they all became tedious themepark grinders), I found it worth it. For a growing back catalogue I can def see it being worth it.
I mean I used to balk at MMO subs but for the amount of time I got out of them (mind you this was before they all became tedious themepark grinders), I found it worth it. For a growing back catalogue I can def see it being worth it.
I was really amazed when I did my free trial to the point where I had to get a sub. The library is pretty great, and for 15 dollars? There are a ton of games on there- PSN or retail- that I was interested in over the years. Hell I played through Into the Nexus and platinumed it and loved every minute of it. Of course this was a great experience for me since I've just recently changed my internet to 100/10 which I had absolutely no problems even over wifi. That being said I continued my games on the go on my vita at friends houses and it played great.
camaropilot
Member
New PS Now games for March:
Twisted Metal (PS3)
Alone in the Dark (PS3)
Infamous 2 (PS3)
Operation Flashpoint Red River (PS3)
R-Type Dimensions (PS3)
Not a bad list of additions, I never did make it through the Twisted Metal campaign so I think this will give me an excuse to go back and finish it.
Twisted Metal (PS3)
Alone in the Dark (PS3)
Infamous 2 (PS3)
Operation Flashpoint Red River (PS3)
R-Type Dimensions (PS3)
Not a bad list of additions, I never did make it through the Twisted Metal campaign so I think this will give me an excuse to go back and finish it.
Wish I could setup a local ps now with my PS3, big back log from plus on it, but no desire/room to setup PS3 and controllers etc that go with it.
Is there anything sophisticAted about their ps now server farm or is it really PS3 guts rack mounted to spin up and serve a la carte?
Is there anything sophisticAted about their ps now server farm or is it really PS3 guts rack mounted to spin up and serve a la carte?
Thank you for your review on it. I'm thinking of getting a 3 month first and where it goes
OOhhh, I like.
autoduelist
Member
Glad to hear so many people are happy with it. I own all the platforms, and have a huge backlog, so it's not really targeted at me... but there are occasionally games I might rent for convenience rather than going through the hassle of buy/play/sell.
I played a couple games during the free beta and had no issues, so I figure it's only gotten better.
Is performance on Vita similar to on wired PS4? Or will it be a noticeable downgrade? Or does the lowered required resolution solve that? I'm not particularly sensitive to minor issues in framerate, etc.
I played a couple games during the free beta and had no issues, so I figure it's only gotten better.
Is performance on Vita similar to on wired PS4? Or will it be a noticeable downgrade? Or does the lowered required resolution solve that? I'm not particularly sensitive to minor issues in framerate, etc.
Triggerhappytel
Member
So, is this available in the UK? I'd quite like to try it on my PS4; is it still in a private beta or suchlike?
JetSetRadio
Banned
At least it's not singstar.
And at least it's not fixed in the default icon spot.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Is that on the PS4?
MMaRsu
Banned
Yeah thats on ps4 for me.. No matter what I cant get rid of that bloody icon ;/. Another icon in my row of what I want to be only games....
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
I wonder if it's there for easy access when Sony add PS3 games to PS+? E3!
MMaRsu
Banned
I dont care.. I was in the beta.. Im not going to use it really.
Now Im stuck with this icon Im never gonna use..damnit Sony