Sony Charging For PS2 Emulation On PS4 Makes Sense

Sony Charging For PS2 Emulation On PS4 Makes Sense – Developer

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Though it’s still pretty early, Sony has a very interesting opportunity with its PlayStation 2 emulator for the PS4. With the abnormally large catalogue of PS2 releases, some considered classics despite their age, the emulator could be a great compliment to services like PlayStation Now. The question is – should Sony really be charging money for these old PS2 games?

GamingBolt spoke to Norwind Interactive’s Brandyn Engbrecht, who is currently working on the sandbox title Astraea for the PS4, about his take on PS2 emulation and whether it would be a success even with Sony charging money for digital PS2 games.

He stated that, “I am thrilled that the PS4 will be able to emulate PS2 games! I believe that the more games on a platform, the better. I’m sure Sony had to pay it’s developers to make the emulation software work – so charging money only makes sense. I hope it’s a success!”

Though comparisons could be made to the Xbox 360 emulator on Xbox One, it’s hard to really draw parallels since the former is one generation behind while the PS2 is two generations behind. Also, Microsoft is offering the opportunity for old Xbox 360 games to work on the Xbox One though it needs to build in support for said games with the help of developers.

Posted: Jan 12, 2016 7:11 pm
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: http://gamingbolt.com/sony-charging-money-for-ps2-games-emulation-on-ps4-makes-sense-developer

Comments

JRMHPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

Thank god my Xbox 360 games are free if I own them digitally.

SleepPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

I really hope they bring back ratchet and clank.

RIP-SPNPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

I hope they're cheap, I bet they're gonna be like £10 each

SuperNerdgasmPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

Potion We should be able to put in our PS2 games and be able to play them. If someone doesnt own a disc then they should buy it. But nope, even disc owners need to rebuy the game.

And this is the reason why I'm hate being a gamer. Because of stuff like this. Trying to squeeze every nickel and dime out of their consumers and most people is like "Take My Money".

SuperNerdgasmPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

Shit if they really wanna charge for the emulation then just get a PS2. Then you can play all those titles.

MickersPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

Well this is one of the worst decisions ever.

Paying for games i may already have...

DanielPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

Kinda stupid that you will have to rebuy the games, Im not too bothered about the emulation anyway.

GaryPosted: Tue. Jan 12, 2016

We should be able to put in our PS2 games and be able to play them. If someone doesnt own a disc then they should buy it. But nope, even disc owners need to rebuy the game.

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