PS Now vs PS Plus
When it comes to choosing a subscription plan, many users wonder the difference between the two most popular PS4 features: PS Now and PS Plus. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about these two services, the features, the subscription plans, and the requirements.
What is PlayStation Now?
Playstation Now is a cloud gaming streaming service that allows you to stream and enjoy all the games that are no longer supported on consoles, including PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5, PC, and more. As a streaming service, you don't need to download them. It also provides access to exclusive PS4 games to PC users.
All you need to do is to select a subscription plan on PlayStation Now.
What is PlayStation Plus?
PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) is a paid PlayStation Network subscription service that aims to get access to premium features, including access to multiplayer mode, early access to upcoming games, discounts, and to be able to automatically download and update software to the console. Additionally, it offers exclusive discounts for members, free access to two video games per month, and 100GB of cloud storage. Therefore, it is strictly necessary to contract this plan if you want to play all online games with your console.
You can subscribe on the official PlayStation website
What are the requirements for PS Now and PS Plus?
To access both services you need:
- A PlayStation Network (PSN) account.
- A DualSense or DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
- An active subscription to PS Now and/or PS Plus.
- Broadband connection of 5Mbps or higher.
PS Now or PS Plus?
Both services offer different features. In short, PS Now is aimed at all users who want to stream over 700 PS4, PS3, and PS2 games instantly on PS5, PS4, and PC. However, PS Plus is intended for online multiplayer and competitive online gaming.