Game pass is an amazing service and it gets my vote. I hope Sony continues to evolve their service.
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Game Pass Library vs. PS Now Library - Which has the superior game list to you right now?
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Yeah I'm not too sure how people can claim day 1 first party titles on Gamepass is the major differentiator based on the current state of the libraries. Besides maybe Forza and Sea of Thieves (a few months after launch) I dont really see any software currently out that would justify that initiative. If you ask me, i'd rather play Bloodborne and Until Dawn than State of Decay 2 or Crackdown 3. Yes in the future the 1st party titles may improve for Gamepass, but its crazy to think Sony wont grow their own service at the same time.
Besides, it's hard to really compare the two services objectively (value-wise) since PSNow is basically Gamepass + XCloud, and is priced accordingly.
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This seems to absolutely diminish the value of brand-new first party titles.
There are audiences for these games, whether or not Era agrees or not on their quality. Having games launch day one on the cheaper service is a significant differentiator.
It might not be the selling point for you, but you're contesting how anyone can claim Day 1 games are the selling point.
I think the difference is that if you own a PS4, it's very likely that you already own Bloodborne and Until Dawn, as both have been going on sale for less than 10 dollars digitally for almost 3 years.
Why pick a couple of the best Sony titles to compare to a couple of the worst Microsoft titles? What about the likes of FH4, Ori, Gears 4, Hellblade?
And again, it's not just the first party titles that differentiate the services. It's the more recent major third party releases and day one indies.
Also both Bloodborne and Until Dawn were given away with PS Plus already, so there's little value there if you're a subscriber of both services.
But if one service is full of games you already own then doesn't that make them better games? Because you liked them enough to buy them.
Short question, I don't own a PS4 nor a dualshock controller. Do have an Xbox One controller. Will I be able to play the PS4 games via streaming and PS Now?
Fair enough, I guess by definition that would be considered a differentiator.
Yes but if we are talking about quality and appeal of the software, I am still going to choose those 4 year old games. Tbf I am not going to subscribe to any of these services so I'm not really advocating for either of them, but just going by "list wars" or w/e then yeah I think PSNow has the better offering.
Not sure about the controller part, but you can stream to and sign up on your PC.
And I have no interest in playing those indies. And even if I did have it, I could play them on PS4, Switch or PC. As I said, personally, the first party games available on Game Pass are not appealing at all to me. I don't come to these services for indie games, so all I can base my opinion on are first party games.
That's fair, that's what the thread is asking, what appeals to you.
I was mostly replying to the "Yeah I'm not too sure how people can claim day 1 first party titles on Gamepass is the major differentiator based on the current state of the libraries " comment. There are both 1st and 3rd party games laynching day 1 on Gamepass for a minimal fee. It's a pretty big deal for a lot of people, and those games cover a pretty broad spectrum of game genres.
So, scanning through these lists very quickly...
I see about 8 great games on PS Now. All of them are pretty old and could be obtained for a fairly low cost. There are, like, a solid 50 good/solid games spread throughout. I am only counting the PS4 games, as everything else would have to be streamed, and that is a giant no.
Honestly, I stopped counting with the Game Pass... it is pointless. There is no comparison. There are tons and tons of great games from the last ten years or so. The value here is astonishing...
There is no comparison.
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Holy shit, twenty five percent of people voted for PS Now? Holy fuck... why? Bloodborne is one of the best games ever made, but you can buy it for ten bucks these days. Prey is my game of 2017, but it is the only great game on PS Now that can't be purchased for pocket change. Come on, guys, you are lying to yourself if you think PS Now has the better library.
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Oh, okay. It is a lot competitive when you include the streaming games. I just ignored those. Fair enough.
I see about 8 great games on PS Now. All of them are pretty old and could be obtained for a fairly low cost. There are, like, a solid 50 good/solid games spread throughout. I am only counting the PS4 games, as everything else would have to be streamed, and that is a giant no.
Honestly, I stopped counting with the Game Pass... it is pointless. There is no comparison. There are tons and tons of great games from the last ten years or so. The value here is astonishing...
There is no comparison.
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Holy shit, twenty five percent of people voted for PS Now? Holy fuck... why? Bloodborne is one of the best games ever made, but you can buy it for ten bucks these days. Prey is my game of 2017, but it is the only great game on PS Now that can't be purchased for pocket change. Come on, guys, you are lying to yourself if you think PS Now has the better library.
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Oh, okay. It is a lot competitive when you include the streaming games. I just ignored those. Fair enough.
I mean, one of those got one of the best games of last year on day one and will remain giving both first and third party games on day one.
Yeah I stand corrected there, I overstated my impressions of the offering as something more than my own opinion. If you like MS's output, it is definitely a huge selling point and that cant really be argued.
I believe PS4 Remote Play requires a Dualshock 4, not sure about PS Now. Assume it's the same?
EDIT: from the official site...
You can download the PS4 games, but not last gen games. So more than half is streaming only.
I guess that's fair, those games can be had for less than the cost of just one month of PSnow though. To somebody who never owned a PS4 even, it's probably still a better/cheaper investment to just buy the old games you want to play.
I could've sworn DS was on psnow at some point. If it's not, ima have to go with game pass. Both have pros and cons that make em both suck to me, but I'll have to go with the smaller tighter library.
I believe PS4 Remote Play requires a Dualshock 4, not sure about PS Now. Assume it's the same?
EDIT: from the official site...
Thanks!
PS Now only works in so little countries, and if you stream out of them (even with vpn) doesn't work. Also NO SEARCH its inviable.
Game Pass because many of the Xbox first party exclusives aren't worth $60 in my eyes so that is the only way I could see myself playing them.
I own all the great PlayStation games already.
I own all the great PlayStation games already.
GamePass and I own a PS4 Pro and enjoy it more than my time with Xbox One. Sony really needs to catch up in that area. The last time I used PS Now it had so many issues I assumed they were abandoning it but the more likely thing is they're holding off until next gen.
Pretty much this for me. Day 1 games are great, but not if I don't want them.
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too bad the first party output is dumpster fire
but its only 2€ for 2 months right now right?
Well considering there are only a handful of games available on PC for game pass, I guess PSNow wins by default for me.
Game pass of course. It's really the best value in gaming to day. I personally feel PS Now is still an absolute mess today. Downloads are supported at least which is a good start to improving it.
I'm a bit torn on which one is better.
I like PS Now, but have most of the games on it that I would like to play so I don't subscribe. I do appreciate them offering the service with few different play options.
I like Game Pass as well, but my subscription to it is the only reason I turn on my S. If it didn't exist, I would never turn it on except to play whatever Forza I was into at the time.
I like PS Now, but have most of the games on it that I would like to play so I don't subscribe. I do appreciate them offering the service with few different play options.
I like Game Pass as well, but my subscription to it is the only reason I turn on my S. If it didn't exist, I would never turn it on except to play whatever Forza I was into at the time.
This websites usually favors Sony in almost everything, and Game Pass is leading in the poll 3:1 which just goes to show you Game Pass is doing something right.
Yes, PS Now has a lot of games, but it is all of Yesterday's games, while Game Pass is launching games day 1 on their service, both first party such as Forza Horizon, or third party games such as Ashen or Mutant Year Zero.
Game Pass is probably the best deal in gaming right now. This service is going to explode once some of their big hitters come along such as Gears and Halo, along with the 13 studios they have now (probably more by the end of the year).
Yes, PS Now has a lot of games, but it is all of Yesterday's games, while Game Pass is launching games day 1 on their service, both first party such as Forza Horizon, or third party games such as Ashen or Mutant Year Zero.
Game Pass is probably the best deal in gaming right now. This service is going to explode once some of their big hitters come along such as Gears and Halo, along with the 13 studios they have now (probably more by the end of the year).
I'd definitely agree even tho I have both, I'd say PS NOW Solely on the fact that my PS3 has gone to a better home (passed down to a family friend) and i wanted access to games I'd like to play every now and then but all in all they both have their benefit IMHO
The advantage of Game Pass is first party games being released day 1, but the frequency and quality of those games is not particularly attractive. PS Now has a larger library for both downloads and streaming.
Neither are getting my money at the moment, but PS Now has the better game list today.
Neither are getting my money at the moment, but PS Now has the better game list today.
