However, bringing a more accessible version of PlayStation Now to market with streaming access to PS5 games seems like an inevitable step. So it seems a similar product from Sony isn’t on the horizon. Sony has shown a reluctance to offer any kind of subscription service similar to Xbox Game Pass, preferring to charge a premium for its blockbuster products. The service runs somewhat independently of your PlayStation Network account, providing access to a streaming library of PS4, PS3 and PS2 games, rather than allowing you to stream games that you buy or featuring more modern titles.
PlayStation Now costs £8.99 per month and is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC – lacking the mobile benefits game streaming offers. PlayStation Now has been ticking along for several years now without much fanfare, having not offered an appealing selection or level of performance when it launched and lacked any significant push or relaunch since. It is quite the indictment on Sony’s PlayStation Now service that it plays a minimal part in a discussion about game streaming, given the popularity of its consoles. However, the GeForce Now interface is certainly the most clunky of current products and the lack of support from certain large game studios mean the selection of games still has some notable gaps. Playing at 720p on a connection of just 15MB/s, the service felt almost indistinguishable from usual console play. Having played Nvidia GeForce Now in its early stages, it offered one of the most stable streaming experiences – opting to measure expectations in terms of the resolution you could play games at and analyse your network’s capabilities ahead of use. Monthly memberships are currently sold out but you can purchase six months for £24.95 right now. Paying for priority access will also get you access to streaming with ray tracing enabled. You can use GeForce Now for free but you’ll be limited to one-hour play sessions and may sometimes be required to wait in a queue.
Unlike Stadia and Xbox Cloud Streaming, you can use this service via the Safari web browser on both iPhone and iPad – a great option for Apple fans who may have felt left behind thus far. Thankfully, Nvidia has recently filled a Chrome-shaped hole in its ecosystem and it also has an ace up its sleeve – iOS and iPadOS support. The service is available on Windows PC, macOS, Android TV and Android phones – the platforms you’d expect.
For device compatibility, GeForce Now presents an interesting range of options.
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