PlayStation Now unveiled at CES for PS4, PS3, PS Vita and other devices

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 07, 2014

News: Sony reveals their PS Now service which will allow you to play classic PlayStation games on your PS4 and much more.

CES is going on in Las Vegas right now and Sony has just revealed some really exciting news for PlayStation gamers. Earlier today Sony revealed “PlayStation Now,” the company’s streaming service that leverages cloud-based technology. They announced that it will become available in the United States this summer. PS Now is set to deliver a variety of popular PS3 game titles first on PS4 and PS3 systems, followed by the PS Vita.

In addition to PlayStation platforms, most 2014 U.S. models of Sony’s Bravia TV lineup will support PS Now. Eventually the service will expand beyond PlayStation platforms and Sony devices, allowing users to stream PlayStation games on numerous other internet connected devices.

The vision for PS Now is to enable users to instantly enjoy a wide range of full games on the internet connected electronic devices they use every day. The accessibility of PS Now means, for example, that PS4 users in the living room can continue playing a game on a PS3 system in their bedroom. Or PS Vita users can enjoy instant access to a game wherever there is wi-fi connectivity, such as outdoors, then can switch to a supporting Bravia TV’s big screen and play the same game after arriving home.

Exact pricing details have not been revealed. PS Now will offer choice to gamers with how they want to access content. You can rent by title for specific games you are interested in or you can choose a subscription that delivers additional value with the ability to explore and play many games available across a wide variety of genres. In addition, the service will support many popular PSN features such as online multiplayer, trophies and messages. That means, theoretically, you could get trophies for going through Final Fantasy VII again.

“We are thrilled to deliver entertainment experiences only possible from PlayStation through our new streaming game service,” said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “PS Now will allow users to engage in the world of PlayStation, whether they’re existing fans or have never owned a PlayStation platform.”

If you are at CES this week you can try this service out for yourself at Sony’s booth. You will be able to enjoy four PS3 titles with Beyond: Two Souls, God of War: Ascension, The Last of Us and Puppeteer from SCE Worldwide Studios, on PS Vita or Bravia TV.

What do you think about PS Now? If it works as advertised then it could be pretty incredible to play some of my favorite PS1 and PS2 games on my PS4 and get trophies in some of my favorite classic Sony titles. Is this a service you would pay for? Let us know in the comments below.