PS1/PS2 games heading to PlayStation 4
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/di...heading-to-ps4Backwards compatibility is coming to PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Now is only part of the story. A well-placed source working with Sony's streaming service reveals that only PlayStation 3 titles are currently scheduled to use the "gameplay over IP" cloud service. PS1 and PS2 titles are set to follow the more conventional route of running locally under emulation on Sony's latest console - but with the possibility of HD visual enhancements.
While Sony effectively phased out hardware emulation of previous platforms during the early stages of the PS3 era, it has worked consistently on opening up the PlayStation back catalogue to publishers via software emulation and PSN downloads. Internally, PlayStation 3's firmware contains emulators for PS1, PS2 and even the handheld PSP, while Vita is capable of running PS1 and Vita titles virtually flawlessly using the same technology. In short, there's a proven codebase that can only get better for the vastly more powerful PS4.
Our information suggests that the same internal emulator strategy is planned for PlayStation 4, and we understand that Sony is actively pursuing the ability for older titles to run without the blurry upscaling seen on PS3, suggesting that native HD resolutions are being targeted. Assuming this intention carries through to final code, we'll be seeing an effect similar to the resolution scaling seen on unofficial PC emulation of Sony's consoles, as well as a great many of the "HD remasters" we saw on PS3 - where original assets were rendered at a higher resolution, often without any actual remastering at all.
Sony's use of emulation as opposed to PlayStation Now streaming is an interesting decision - and the right one for enthusiast gamers. Running code locally provides a superior experience in terms of both input latency and image quality, and owing to the bandwidth requirements of continuous gameplay streaming, a single download could actually work out better economically for the platform holder. However, anything that can be run on PS3 can also operate on the PlayStation Now servers, so theoretically there is no technical reason why PS1, PS2 and PSP titles running on the existing, upscaling PS3 emulators couldn't be added to the streaming service should Sony see fit - though HD resolution scaling would most likely be off the table in those circumstances.
Last edited by food for thought; 01-29-2014 at 12:33 PM.
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For the people that already have a PS4, would they be able to get the emulator as an added on feature?
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Sony Unveils Surprise ‘Flash Sale’ For PS3, PS4, Vita
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/...r-ps3-ps4-vita
These sales are for everyone, not just PlayStation Plus users, and slash up to 50 percent off the normal price of some big games. Here, see for yourself.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (PS3) (was $59.99, is $41.99)
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (Gold Edition) (PS3) (was $79.99, is $55.99)
Contrast (PS3) (was $14.99, is $7.49)
Contrast (PS4) (was $14.99, is $7.49)
FIFA 13 (Vita) (was $19.99, is $13.99)
Gran Turismo 6 (PS3) (was $59.99, is $41.99)
Injustice: Gods Among Us (Ultimate Edition) (PS3) (was $49.99, is $34.99)
Injustice: Gods Among Us (Ultimate Edition) (PS4) (was $49.99, is $34.99)
Injustice: Gods Among Us (Ultimate Edition) (Vita) (was $29.99, is $20.99)
Killzone: Shadow Fall (PS4) (was $59.99, is $41.99)
Knack (PS4) (was $59.99, is $41.99)
Madden NFL 25 (PS3) (was $59.99, is $41.99)
Super Motherload (PS3) (was $14.99, is $7.49)
Super Motherload (PS4) (was $14.99, is $7.49)
This sale is for North America only, and will end on Friday, January 31st at 6pm PT.
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As PS4 virtual reality rumors swirl, Sony schedules "innovation at PlayStation" event for next week
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/as-.../1100-6418205/
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We do it for the people.
You should, as the PS4 can play cd's and dvd's. I would care if I got jewed.
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Yeah that's wack. The PS2 had compatibility with PS all you needed was a PS memory card. I still have my PS2 but it could easily be featured.
The PS3 compatibility is what I'm wanting, mine died years ago so I have games I want to replay and games I want to play but fuck buying them again that's a stitch up.
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Concerning the glacier white PS4, in the US it's only being released as a bundle with a game, and not by itself?
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