Stream PS4 and PS3 games to your PC or PS4, starting today





Sony's game streaming service, PlayStation Now (PS NOW), has officially launched in Ireland. Using a model similar to Netflix, PS Now allows gamers to pay a monthly subscription and receive access to a library of over 500 PlayStation 3 or PS4 games on their PlayStation consoles or a compatible PC.









The library includes a healthy mix of PlayStation exclusives like The Last of Us, the Uncharted series, God of War and Killzone alongside popular older titles like Read Dead Redemption, Batman: Arkham City and WWE2k16 and family friendly or indie titles like the Lego games, Grim Fandango or Day of the Tentacle Remastered.





Like a movie streaming service, the games are not downloaded to the local PC or PlayStation, but instead are streamed across the internet. There is no need to install updates, patches or wait for a game to download - just pick your game and start playing. Game progress is saved online, so you can start playing on your PC and then switch to your PS4 or back again and just pick up where you left off.

In addition to Switzerland, Austria and Ireland, PS Now is also available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Everything you need to get started

A stable broadband internet connection reaching at least 5Mbps. The lower ping your connection has, the better.

A Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) account - find out how to create one here or set up an account as you get started. You won't be able to subscribe if you're under 18.

A payment method linked to your account.

A Dual Shock 4 or compatible controller

A USB data/charge cable for the controller [or a DualS

hock 4 USB Wireless adaptor]

A PlayStation or PC meeting system requirements

Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (32 or 64-bit versions)

Sound Card

300MB Storage

2GB or more of RAM

min. 3.5GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.8GHz AMD A10 or faster

USB Port

A 7-day free trial is available when you sign up and after the trial, the service will cost €14.99 per month.





For more information on PS Now, please click here