Video Games: Playstation Now dragged by reviewers

highwayuni

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The argument that I am sure will be made is that PlayStation Now is catering more towards those who do not currently have a PlayStation 3 and want to experience the game’s impressive library. While there is certainly some validity to this, Sony’s current pricing strategy seems more like modern day highway robbery than anything. The fact of the matter is that without reevaluating their pricing structure, Sony’s PlayStation Now streaming service is destined to be dead in the water."

http://www.entertainmentbuddha.com/s...ghway-robbery/

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Now, let's be totally clear: the other rental options on Now -- four hours, 30 days, and 90 days -- seem to make very little sense, especially (but not limited to) the former. Why you'd rent a game for four hours is beyond me, especially at $2.99 a pop and up, which seems to be the territory where most of these games sit. Likewise, renting many of these games for a month or, more heinously, a full three months brings you into the pricing territory you'd be in if you just bought the game outright, whether new, used, or digitally. (It's weird, in this light, that Sony said EA Access isn't a good value, but somehow this is. But I digress.)

http://m.uk.ign.com/articles/2014/08...-is-reasonable

#4thegamerz

Wafflecakes

Nvm. Not worth it

Silas

That's why I have a Xbox One.

Lukey

I'm sure they'll adjust the prices... Surely they will... Maybe.

Echelon

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Originally posted by Waffles O'Brien

Nvm. Not worth it

Poe Dameron

It's still in beta mode

So they know things will have to change

highwayuni

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Originally posted by SpinThatShhh

The pricing isn't finalised, so these articles are worthless.

The pricing leaked months ago and even with all the backlash they got back then they still have to same prices now.

The 4 hour option is a rip off either way and so it the 90 days one.

Wafflecakes

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Originally posted by SpinThatShhh

Actually, it didn't leak. The service was in beta mode, so they were out their. When the backlash was heard they said the prices are not finalised. The service is still in beta, so nothing new.

Let us say prices stay at, or close to, what they are now.

Would you at least agree that as-is the service is complete trash and highway robbery?

Eternium

Game rentals have always been a terrible thing. Shame on Sony for trying to resurrect that.

On a side note, are PS4s going to finally be able to play PS3 games?

highwayuni

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Originally posted by SpinThatShhh

Actually, it didn't leak. The service was in beta mode, so they were out their. When the backlash was heard they said the prices are not finalised. The service is still in beta, so nothing new.

If nobody says anything about it then the prices would/will stay as high as they can get away with. Sony is thirsty for cash!

Forevermore

Was not planning on using it anyway really...

Brite Lites ☆

The idea was nice, but poorly executed.
10$ bucks for two hours for a game that I already own on ps3, good ****ing bye

Why not simple add bc, at least on digital?

Haus

It's in beta mode, and the prices aren't bad at all. The four hour option is dumb but the weekly prices are good and more than enough time to finish a game

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Originally posted by Brite Lites ☆

The idea was nice, but poorly executed.
10$ bucks for two hours for a game that I already own on ps3, good ****ing bye

Why not simple add bc, at least on digital?

1) The shortest rental is four hours
2) There are no $10 four hour rentals
3) Why would you even consider the service if you already own the game?
4) It would be nearly impossible to have backwards compatibility since the structures are so different

BTrisc

Mess Sony. I want to spend $20-30 a month to have unlimited access to classics! Make PS3 games some sort of premium. Nobody wants to use this mess.

chilicheese01

This is such a stupid idea. And the prices are ridiculous.

Haus

It's funny how you guys focus on the pricing and ignore the fact that this is the first game streaming service to actually be successful at what it's trying to achieve. All previous services that have tried this suffered from lag, server issues, etc. but Sony actually did it right

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Originally posted by chilicheese01

This is such a stupid idea. And the prices are ridiculous.

How is it a stupid idea? It gives people who don't own a PS3 to play the wide selection of amazing games. And if you can afford a PS4, you can afford $10-15 (unless you irresponsibly blew your savings on the console itself)