Set up PS Now on PC and PS4 - how it works

With PS Now, you can play a large number of games without downloading by streaming the games. We'll show you step-by-step how to set up PS Now in this guide.

Set up PS Now - you need to know

"PS Now" is Sony's own game streaming service.

• For a monthly fee of 16.99 euros (more about the costs) you can play a large number (approx. 400) of PS3 and PS4 titles on your PlayStation or your computer without downloading.
• The only requirement for this is a PSN account, and your computer should also meet at least minor requirements, since the games run otherwise only very smoothly.
• Another advantage is that the game status remains stored in the cloud and can then be accessed from all devices. If the TV is otherwise occupied, you can simply continue playing on the computer - the service therefore gives you a certain amount of flexibility.
• You can use the service even without a PlayStation console: you only need a suitable controller on the PC. Sony naturally recommends the in-house DualShock models, but any other commercially available controller that is recognized by the computer should also be sufficient.
• We will show you which games are part of "PS Now" in a large gaming overview. Exclusive titles like "Uncharted 3", "The Last of Us" or "Killzone" are available among others.

Set up PS Now on PS4: how to do it

There are only three steps to use PS Now on PS4:

• Start your PS4 first and then go to the PS Store on the home screen. There go to the entry "PlayStation Now" and then select "Start free trial" to set up the subscription. If the test phase has already been used, click on "Join now". Follow the instructions on the screen and fill in the required data.
• After setup is complete, the PS Now app is automatically added to your homescreen.
• You can then open it and select any game to start streaming.
• If you want to save a game for later games, click on the game and then select the "My List" option.

Set up PS Now on the PC: this is how it works on the computer

Setting up "PS Now" is also extremely easy on the PC:

• The most important requirement is the download of the software "PlayStation Now for PC". Your PC should also have the minimum PS Now requirements listed above.
• After installing the file, open the program and log in with your PSN account. If you no longer know your password, you can reset it using this guide.
• Then either select the free trial phase here or "Join now" to start the paid subscription directly (if you have already used the free trial phase).
• Now you have to connect your controller to the PC, either via USB cable or wireless connection. Read in detail how to use the DualShock controller of the PS4 on the computer.
• Now you can select games directly in the program and start streaming.

The following page shows how you can play PS3 games on PS4.