Tag: Playstation Now
Apple TV to add support for PlayStation and Xbox controllers
Apple’s growing interest in the video games industry has been reiterated with the announcement Apple TV is to begin supporting Xbox and PlayStation controllers. As part of the update to the tvOS software which runs the streaming box, the controllers from the world’s two most popular games consoles can now be connected to the device…
Microsoft and Sony agree games streaming deal
Microsoft and Sony have agreed a deal to work together on video games streaming services, despite the two companies being bitter rivals in the industry. The two gaming giants have announced the signing of “memorandum of understanding” which could to see Sony use Microsoft’s Azure cloud service to host current and future PlayStation streaming services.…
Sony’s latest Blu-Ray players get Playstation Now support
If you pick up a 2015 Sony Blu-Ray player, you'll soon be able to play some PS3 games on it too. According to the Sony blog, an update for the players adds support for Sony's game-streaming service, which features a large number of PS3 titles. For it to work you'll need a Dual Shock controller…
Sony announce Playstation Now US launch – how long until the UK can play too?
Sony has revealed that from the 13th January, American gamers will be able to play over 100 PS3 titles on their PS4 on a Netflix-style "Playstation Now" all-you-can-eat subscription service. The service works using streaming technology - with Sony running the games in the cloud, and sending the images back to consoles, and button presses…
Playstation Now game streaming come to Samsung Smart TVs
Samsung has announced that from next year Sony's Playstation Now game streaming service will be available on selected Samsung Smart TVs - meaning you'll be able to game away without having a console sat under the TV. The streaming service, which works in the cloud, will merely require you to have a PS4 controller and…
Bad luck British gamers – Playstation Now isn't going to happen… Now.
Disappointing news for British and European gamers today as a leaked roadmap from Sony showing the plans for their Playstation Now services has Europe drawing the short straw – with launch delayed until the first quarter of next year. As…
