PlayStation Now Coming to PC, DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adaptor Unveiled

[Jovahexeon Jax Joranvexeon]

Ina rather stunning, to say the least, turn of events,

Sony have revealed their procedure to join the PC freight train, ala introducing PSN and its roster of downloadable PS3 games, made available, functional and playable on PC.

Those who missed out on the PS3 era could reap great rewards out of this!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/08/23/playstation-now-coming-to-pc-dualshock-4-usb-wireless-adaptor-unveiled/

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PlayStation Now Coming to PC, DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adaptor Unveiled

Posted by Eric Lempel on Aug 23, 2016 // SVP, PlayStation Network

 

 

We’re excited to announce that PlayStation Now is making the jump to Windows PC. The app launches overseas in parts of Europe soon and will come to North America shortly thereafter.

This will bring a wide selection of PlayStation exclusive titles to Windows PC for the very first time, including entries in the Uncharted, God of War, and Ratchet & Clank franchises, as well as beloved PS3 games like The Last of Us and Journey. Current subscribers have a new way to access PS Now’s library of over 400 games, and the PC app provides a new way for even more gamers to discover and play the service.

We’re also introducing a new device, the DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adaptor, which launches in early September for a suggested retail price of $24.99. This adaptor will let you connect a DualShock 4 to PC and Mac wirelessly, and will enable every feature of the controller you know and love: buttons, analog sticks, touch pad, light bar, motion sensors, vibration, and stereo headset jack – as long as the gaming application supports these features.

The adaptor is a great match for playing PS Now on a computer, but you can also use it for PS4 Remote Play on PC and Mac. If you haven’t yet downloaded Remote Play on your PC or Mac, grab the installer here. Of course, owning the USB Wireless Adaptor isn’t required, as you can connect a DualShock 4 using a USB cable.

Here are the recommended specs for running PS Now on your PC:

• Windows 7 (SP1), 8.1 or 10
• 3.5 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

A minimum 5Mbps connection is required to use PS Now on any device. We recommend a wired Internet connection for the optimal experience.
We’ll be in touch to confirm the exact launch date of the PlayStation Now Windows PC app in North America, and stay tuned for some exciting games that will be added to the library.

For more info on PS Now, including the full library of games, visit: PSNow.com.

 

[Polkadi~☆]

Now THAT was unexpected. But I'm not one to complain.

I look forward to this.

[Hyp3hat]

Oh dip. This could be worth getting when I move abroad, although the library still needs some work and my CPU is a little below the recommended specs. Nice. 

 

[Radiant Hero Ike]

25 bucks is kind of expensive, especially considering controllers on their own are $60. Still, it's pretty cool that they're doing this. Doubt my laptop could run any PSNow games, but I could give it a go.