Because PlayStation 4 (PS4) is not backwards-compatible, users with PlayStation 3 (PS3) games cannot insert PS3 game discs into the PS4 console or re-download PS3 games from the PlayStation Network to play them on PS4. However, users can access and play more than 800 PS2, PS3, and PS4 games through a streaming service called Playstation Now. This wikiHow teaches you how to sign up for the Playstation Now service.
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Part 1 of 3: Subscribe to Playstation Now Service
Step 1. Connect PS4 to the internet
If not, connect your PS4 to the internet. In order to use the Playstation Now service, you need to connect the console to a broadband internet network.
Step 2. Create a Playstation Network account
If not, you will need to create a Playstation Network account at this stage. Registration can be done through the PS4 console or the Playstation Store website.
Step 3. Select the “Playstation Store” icon
This icon is the first icon on the Playstation 4 dynamic menu. This button is marked by an image of a shopping bag. Press the “X” button on the controller to select the “Playstation Store” option. In this segment, you can purchase a membership and create a PlayStation Now account.
Step 4. Scroll down and select PS Now
It's at the bottom of the left sidebar menu.
Step 5. Select Start 7-day free trial
It's an orange button in the center of the screen. You will get a free trial period of Playstation Now service for 7 days. After that, you need to pay a fee of 19.99 US dollars (about 280 thousand rupiah) per month, plus taxes.
You can browse the Playstation Now library via a web browser at https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstation-now/games/. Just click the blue button labeled “ See All Games ”.
Step 6. Select Subscribe
It's a blue button on the lower left that says "7 Days free trial". Press the “X” button on the controller to select an option.
If the button labeled " Not available for purchase ”, you may already be using the free trial period of the PS Now service.
Step 7. Select Confirm Purchase
This button is the third option on the right side of the screen. Use the directional buttons or the left stick to mark an option and press the “X” button on the controller to select it.
You can also choose " Connection Test ” to test whether the internet connection used is fast enough for the Playstation Now service.
Step 8. Enter the Playstation Network account password
To confirm the purchase, you need to enter the password associated with your PSN account. Use the controller to use the on-screen keyboard and enter the PSN account password, then press the “X” button. The free trial period of the PS Now service will begin.
If you do not wish to continue your subscription after the 7-day free trial period, you will need to enable the auto-renew feature before the trial period ends. To turn it off on the Playstation 4, go to the " Settings " Choose " Account Management " Click " Account Information " and select " PlayStation Subscriptions " After that, click " Playstation Now Subscription " and select " Turn Off Auto-Renew ”.
Part 2 of 3: Playing PS3 Games on PS Now
Step 1. Press the “PS” button on the controller
This button is indicated by the Playstation logo in the center of the Dualshock controller. A dynamic menu will open on the console.
Step 2. Open the PS Now app
This app is marked with the Playstation logo inside a curved triangle. Use the controller to select the PS Now app in the dynamic menu, and press the “X” button to open the app.
If you don't see the PS Now app in the dynamic main menu, drag the selection to the far right and select “ Library " After that, select " Applications ” on the left sidebar and press “ PS Now ” in the “Applications” menu.
Step 3. Select Start
It's below the Playstation Now icon, on the right. The application will run after that.
Step 4. Select Browse
This option is the third tab at the top of the screen. Use the left stick or directional buttons on the controller to select an option and press the “X” button.
Alternatively, if you know a game you want to try, select " Search " Choose " Type to search ” and use the on-screen keyboard to type in the name of the game you are looking for.
Step 5. Select the PS3 games box
This box is the fourth option in the browsing menu. A list of all available PS3 games will be displayed.
Step 6. Select a game
Use the left stick or the directional buttons on the controller to select the desired game. Press the “X” button to open the game.
Step 7. Select Stream Now
This blue button is below the game title. Once clicked, the game will run. Wait a few moments for the game to finish loading.
- Press the “PS” button on the controller to access the “PS Now” menu.
- Press the right side of the touchpad to click the “Start” button.
- Press the left side of the touchpad” to click the “Select” button.
Part 3 of 3: Troubleshooting
Step 1. Use a wired (ethernet) connection
Wired connections are usually more stable and reliable than wireless connections. If the PlayStation Now service doesn't stream or is accessed properly via a wireless connection, try using a wired connection.
Sony recommends a wired connection with an ethernet cable for best results when using the PlayStation Now service
Step 2. Delay or cancel large file downloads and active streaming services
If your connection is poor while accessing the PlayStation Now service, you may be using too much network bandwidth (bandwidth). Make sure that there are no large file downloads or streaming services (eg Netflix or YouTube) running on other devices connected to the wireless network. Large downloads and active streaming services on other smartphones or computers can interfere with the streaming speed of the Playstation Now service on your PS4 console.
