Do we want to play the best PlayStation games? Let’s see how to download them all for free with a single subscription.
On the new generation consoles (such as the PS5 ) it is already possible to taste one of the most important innovations in the gaming field: the game in streaming. Without downloading anything on our console it is possible to play (with excellent results) a PlayStation game without installing any data in the internal memory, but playing “remotely” on a dedicated game server. On the console, we will only receive the audio and video stream of the game, while our commands will be sent when uploading (with a minimum delay, often almost completely irrelevant to playability).
If we want to try how it will be played in the near future in the following guide we will show you how to activate and use the PlayStation Now service (abbreviated PS Now) , available on both PlayStation 5 consoles and PlayStation 4 consoles (in any version).
What is PS Now
PS Now is Sony’s streaming game service for its consoles. With this service active we can play the best titles for PS4 and for older consoles (PS2 and PS3) without downloading anything on the console disc, but using the Internet connection for streaming playback.
By activating the PS Now subscription we will immediately have access to all the titles available in the catalog: every month Sony adds new games and new exclusives to try, so as to always make it profitable to keep the subscription active. Some games are always present in the catalog, while others are present on PS Now only in time exclusive (they must be played and finished within a few months since they are removed upon expiry).
PS Now is also compatible with Windows PCs: we can download the client to our PC and thus start playing the exclusive PlayStation directly from the computer, even without necessarily owning a Sony game console. On a computer, the only limitation concerns the Download function, which is not present (we can therefore only play in streaming).
Many PS4 titles can also be downloaded to the internal memory, so you can play without being influenced by the quality of the Internet connection: with the download mode of PS Now the service becomes in effect a rental service for games, which can be played without limits as long as your subscription is active.
PS Now is available by subscription with three different offers:
- Monthly subscription: available for € 9.99 per month.
- 3 Month Subscription: Available $ 24.99 every three months.
- Annual subscription (12 months): Available for € 59.99 per year.
For new PS5 and PS4 users, a free trial period of 7 days or a month is often provided , but this offer is not present in a fixed way: if we are willing to try it for free let’s get a new console and a new PlayStation account or try waiting for a promotional window with an attached trial period.
To access the trial version (when available) it is necessary to enter the data of a credit card or a PayPal account. The renewal of your PS Now subscription (even at the end of the trial period) will be automatic unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date.
How to activate PS Now
Activating PS Now is really very simple. For owners of a PlayStation 4 console (normal, Slim, or Pro) it is possible to activate PS Now by turning on the console, making sure you have connected it to the Internet, and taking us to the PlayStation Store app. From the store built into the console, scroll down to find the PS Now app. After opening the app we choose the preferred subscription, we confirm the payment method to use (if we have never entered one, it is the right time to do so) then we confirm to immediately access the catalog of games available on the platform.
If we have a PS5, the procedure to activate PS Now is very similar: turn on the console, go to the PlayStation Store and scroll through the screens until you find the PS Now app. The app is also available as a system app and can also be launched directly from the Game Library section.
Do we want to play the best PlayStation games? Let’s see how to download them all for free with a single subscription.
On the new generation consoles (such as the PS5 ) it is already possible to taste one of the most important innovations in the gaming field: the game in streaming. Without downloading anything on our console it is possible to play (with excellent results) a PlayStation game without installing any data in the internal memory, but playing “remotely” on a dedicated game server. On the console, we will only receive the audio and video stream of the game, while our commands will be sent when uploading (with a minimum delay, often almost completely irrelevant to playability)
What is PS Now
PS Now is Sony’s streaming game service for its consoles. With this service active we can play the best titles for PS4 and for older consoles (PS2 and PS3) without downloading anything on the console disc, but using the Internet connection for streaming playback.
PS Now is also compatible with Windows PCs : we can download the client to our PC and thus start playing the exclusive PlayStation directly from the computer , even without necessarily owning a Sony game console. On a computer, the only limitation concerns the Download function, which is not present (we can therefore only play in streaming).
Many PS4 titles can also be downloaded to the internal memory, so you can play without being influenced by the quality of the Internet connection: with the download mode of PS Now the service becomes in effect a rental service for games , which can be played without limits as long as your subscription is active
PS Now is available by subscription with three different offers:
- Monthly subscription : available for € 9.99 per month.
- 3 Month Subscription : Available $ 24.99 every three months.
- Annual subscription (12 months) : Available for € 59.99 per year.
For new PS5 and PS4 users a free trial period of 7 days or a month is often provided , but this offer is not present in a fixed way: if we are willing to try it for free let’s get a new console and a new PlayStation account or try waiting for a promotional window with an attached trial period.
To access the trial version (when available) it is necessary to enter the data of a credit card or a PayPal account. The renewal of your PS Now subscription (even at the end of the trial period) will be automatic, unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date.
How to activate PS Now
Activating PS Now is really very simple. For owners of a PlayStation 4 console (normal, Slim or Pro) it is possible to activate PS Now by turning on the console, making sure you have connected it to the Internet and taking us to the PlayStation Store app . From the store built into the console, scroll down to find the PS Now app . After opening the app we choose the preferred subscription, we confirm the payment method to use (if we have never entered one, it is the right time to do so) then we confirm to immediately access the catalog of games available on the platform.
If we have a PS5, the procedure to activate PS Now is very similar: turn on the console, go to the PlayStation Store and scroll through the screens until you find the PS Now app . The app is also available as a system app and can also be launched directly from the Game Library section .
Best games to try on PS Now
Don’t know what games to play on PS Now? Here is a roundup of videogame titles that you should definitely try on PS Now , so you can immediately play with the console without buying a physical game or a digitally licensed game.
God of War
One of the most beautiful sagas available on PlayStation is God of War , starring the Spartan Kratos. The protagonist engages in a no-holds-barred fight against the Olympians and, after many years, against the Norse gods (Thor, Odin, and the rest of the Norse pantheon). On PS Now we can play the HD version of the first God of War, the HD version of God of War 2, and the remastered versions of God of War 3 God of War Ascension, God of War Chains of Olympus, and God of War Ghost of Sparta.
Also available on PS Now is the latest chapter of the God of War series (not to be confused with the first episode for PS2), where Kratos faces the Norse gods in a game with stunning graphics.
The Last of Us
Another very nice saga that we can only play on PlayStation is The Last of Us . The game stars Joel and the teenager Ellie struggling with a post-apocalyptic scenario, where most of the world’s population has been killed and turned into monsters and zombies. Our goal is to survive within this highly engaging, well-narrated, and above all well-structured horror adventure from a gameplay point of view.
Both chapters of the saga are available on PS Now: The Last of Us Remastered and The Last of Us Part 2, both released for PS4 and playable on any Sony console (as well as on PC).
Bloodborne
Among the most awarded games on PS4 we find Bloodborne , which we can also play on PS Now (both streaming and downloading locally). The game is a Dark Souls-style adventure in which we have to explore the areas in search of enemies and collecting items and upgrades, in order to prepare ourselves to face the end-level bosses, particularly difficult to defeat (Soul-Like games are famous for be tremendously difficult to accomplish).
For those looking for a challenging challenge this is probably the best game to bet on.
Red Dead Redemption
Another game not to be missed on PS Now is Red Dead Redemption , a western adventure game released on PS3 but also playable on PS4 and PS5 (streaming). This game tells the story of John Marston, a former bandit of a gang who succumbs to the blackmail of some men of the government, who want to use him to hunt down his old outlaw comrades.
If you loved Sergio Leone’s westerns and desert shootings, this is the game to try right after activating PS Now.
Horizon Zero Dawn
One of the most successful games on PS4 is Horizon Zero Dawn , which can be downloaded or streamed directly from PS Now. The story follows the adventures of Aloy, a huntress who lives in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by hostile robots where humans are gathered in tribal factions.
If we like open word games (open map) this is probably one of the best titles to come out on PS4, so it is worth considering when signing up for the subscription.
Conclusions
What we have shown you above are just some of the games available on PS Now. As already mentioned, Sony adds new games every month and, for some titles, there are also temporal exclusives, which must therefore be played within a few months (at the end of the exclusive, the games will no longer be available via PS Now).
