PS Now just got a big upgrade, but it still can't match Xbox Game Pass

PS Now simply got a big upgrade, but information technology withal can't match Xbox Game Pass

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Sony is finally adding 1080p support to its game streaming service PlayStation Now. This is great news for anyone looking to play any of the PS exclusives without having to shell out money to buy them, or even a console. The update will offset to make it this week, according to Sony, merely may take a few weeks to reach anybody.

The large problem for Sony is that Now compares quite badly to Microsoft's streaming service which is simply launching across a wider range of devices. The Xbox Cloud Gaming service is included with Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $fifteen per calendar month. PS Now costs $x (it's less if you pay for a year up-forepart). Microsoft is also testing 1080p back up right now, presumably to launch when the service leaves beta.

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PlayStation Now volition begin rolling out back up for streaming 1080p capable games this week.The rollout volition occur over the next several weeks across Europe, US, Canada, and Japan, where PlayStation At present is available. pic.twitter.com/OEHWHtMTw8April 22, 2021

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People who accept played PS Now on the PC volition probable have experienced some of its quirks. The interface isn't great and there are some weird problems using it, including some de-interlacing artefacts and screen flashing. Let's hope Sony'southward got renewed energy to catch upwards to other services.

Currently Stadia is the resolution king, as it theoretically supports up to 4K resolutions. Yet Stadia's has its ain set up of issues that vary wildly depending on what game yous're trying to play.

For anyone with a PC who doesn't have a PS At present account or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there are services like GeForce Now which allows you to add some titles from your existing Steam library and other platforms. It does support 1080p too, as well as offer RTX support if you're prepared to pay for the service.

Whatsoever issues these services have, there's a real reward to customers here. As time goes on, we'll no doubt come across a move towards streaming and increased operation. It certainly means that if y'all're not a PS5 possessor, you tin however enjoy some of Sony'south excellent exclusives.

Too equally the 1080p update, Sony too promoted new games on the service which include Borderlands three, available until September 29, and Curiosity's Avengers which is bachelor until July 5.

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