Goodbye, PS3! Sony's PlayStation Now game streaming service is finally headed to PC

Sony’s PlayStation Now game streaming service is finally making its way to Windows PCs. The service will allow you to stream and play over 400 PlayStation 3 titles on your PC. The PS Now service is currently available in Europe, with support for North America “coming soon.” There’s also no information on an India/Asia-Pacific release any time soon. PS Now was, so far, available on the PS4, select Bravia TVs and the PS Vita. The fact that it’s coming to PC as well is good news indeed. The service already includes over 400 PS3 titles, including God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted and more. Sony has also unveiled a USB wireless adapter for the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller. The adapter will set you back $24.99 (around Rs 1,700) and will allow you to connect one wireless DS4 controller to your PC. The adapter apparently works on Mac as well, but Sony is reportedly “evaluating” Mac support for PS Now. Sony is currently offering two plans for a PS Now subscription, alongside a 7-day free trial. You can opt for a monthly subscription at $19.99 (around Rs 1,400) a month or a 3-month subscription at $44.99 (around Rs 3,000). The recommended PC configuration for PSNow is as follows:

• Windows 7 (SP1), 8.1 or 10
• 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 or 3.8 GHz AMD A10 or faster
• 300 MB or more; 2 GB or more of RAM
• Sound card; USB port
• 5Mbps or higher internet bandwidth

The prospect of playing PS3 games on PC is very appealing indeed. With Microsoft already preparing to release just about every Xbox One game on Windows as well, the future for PC gamers is certainly looking very bright.