PS4 Gaikai - how to stream PlayStation 3 games

With Gaikai technology, you can stream PS3 games to your Playstation 4. We'll show you how it's done.

Sony had already bought the Gaikai streaming service in 2012 and thus integrated cloud gaming under the name PlayStation Now. This makes it possible to no longer buy certain games on CD, but to stream them over the Internet.
The program is currently still in the beta phase and is only available in the USA and Canada. Individual games cannot be bought, but can be rented for a certain period. Around 150 games are currently available.

Stream PS3 games on PlayStation Now

Only PS3 games can currently be streamed. That works after all on the PS4, PS3, PS Vita and the PS TV from Sony. The service is integrated in the respective stores.
If PlayStation Now starts soon in Germany, you need a Sony Entertainment Network account. In addition, an internet connection with a download speed of 5-12 Mbit / s is recommended.
The individual games can, for example, be rented for four hours or for a whole week. A week currently costs around $ 7. You can find out which PS3 games are already supported on the Sony website.

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