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[SmartWaffles]

I just want the Ace Combat trilogy, don't care about anything else.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Wait, this is happening!?

PCSX2 will still be better right?

Given you can pretty much play your whole physical with whatever controller you want and at whatever settings your rig can handle? Yes.

 

[OnionPowder]

It's really come a long way in the past year.

I might have to give it another shot. I have a ton of PS2 games just sitting here that I'd like to start ripping and playing

 

[WavekSra]

Champions of Norrath! Can you imagine?

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Champions of Norrath! Can you imagine?

No, since Sony doesn't have a stake in EQ anymore and EQ Next is vaporware

 

[Wowfunhappy]

I might have to give it another shot. I have a ton of PS2 games just sitting here that I'd like to start ripping and playing

You don't even have to rip them! You can play them right off the disc!

 

[WavekSra]

No, since Sony doesn't have a stake in EQ anymore and EQ Next is vaporware

 

[ForsakenLotus]

Still waiting for them to use their patent on adding trophies to old games, I think it would really infuse some enthusiasm for buying old games again for the system.

 

[LewieP]

Still waiting for them to use their patent on adding trophies to old games, I think it would really infuse some enthusiasm for buying old games again for the system.

They have already done exactly this. That is literally what this entire thread is about.

 

[Mullah88]

so there's still hope for socom after all hehe

 

[10k]

Sony's marketing campaign for the PS2 emulator on PS4:

PS2 games are now available on the PS4. Shhhhhh

 

[Synth]

Oh god, if Ace Combat series comes to PS2 emulation :O

I just want the Ace Combat trilogy, don't care about anything else.

As much as I would like to see the Ace Combat games make it across, wouldn't they probably be a licensing nightmare? I mean, we couldn't even get After Burner Climax to hang around long.

 

[SmartWaffles]

As much as I would like to see the Ace Combat games make it across, wouldn't they probably be a licensing nightmare? I mean, we couldn't even get After Burner Climax to hang around long.

I believe Bandai Namco would have less licensing issues considering Ace Combat Infinity is still going and the older AC games are still on sale digitally.

 

[CheeseConey]

If they added SOCOM 2 as one of the games and reopened the servers.... oooh my god.


-and any of the ATV Offroad Fury games....

 

[Synth]

I believe Bandai Namco would have less licensing issues considering Ace Combat Infinity is still going and the older AC games are still on sale digitally.

Ah true.

This better happen then!

 

[Nerokis]

So...did Eurogamer jump the gun a bit here? We've known these Star Wars games were coming for awhile. Showing they're most likely running using emulation isn't quite the same as "releasing PS2 emulation with no fanfare whatsoever," is it? It's not exactly the "PS1 and PS2 classics coming to the PS4!" announcement we're all waiting for.

Edit: Nope! Seems EG was on point. http://www.wired.com/2015/11/playstation-2-emulation-coming-to-ps4-sony-confirms/

 

[backbreaker65]

If it's disc based, I have prime and ready content.

1. Downhill Domination
2. SSX
3. NBA Street
4. Freekstyle
5. Mark of Kri

 

[Hidden One]

Holy fuck!?

 

[KaoteK]

I will spend a fuck ton of money if Sony release the games that made the PS2 great, bring it on.

 

[Blanquito]

So...did Eurogamer jump the gun a bit here? We've known these Star Wars games were coming for awhile. Showing they're most likely running using emulation isn't quite the same as "releasing PS2 emulation with no fanfare whatsoever," is it? It's not exactly the "PS1 and PS2 classics coming to the PS4!" announcement we're all waiting for.

Edit: Nope! Seems EG was on point. http://www.wired.com/2015/11/playstation-2-emulation-coming-to-ps4-sony-confirms/

New thread for those who have missed it. Sony confirms.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1143251

 

[NolbertoS]

I can't help but laugh at Kaz's face on Denzel

 

[Hidden One]

Here's the timeline of events

- In 2013 Sony patents a new method of adding trophies to games that previously didn't have them.

- Early last year Digital Foundry posts an article about how they've learned that Sony has managed to emulate PSone and PS2 games on the PS4 which will allow for upgraded visuals rather than the "smoothing" effect that we've seen on previous BC PS platforms.

- In the middle of this year PEGI (European rating board) posts ratings for Dark Cloud 2, Twisted Metal Black, and Ape Escape 2 for the PS4.

- Tuesday Sony releases several PS2 generation Star Wars games that have been clearly emulated and connect to the first two points (trophies and improved visuals).

The PSX announcement is just speculation. There's no real indication that it will happen there, but people expect it because that's a big fan event and this is obviously a fan requested feature.

PSX Believe!

 

[Bishop89]

So...did Eurogamer jump the gun a bit here? We've known these Star Wars games were coming for awhile. Showing they're most likely running using emulation isn't quite the same as "releasing PS2 emulation with no fanfare whatsoever," is it? It's not exactly the "PS1 and PS2 classics coming to the PS4!" announcement we're all waiting for.

Edit: Nope! Seems EG was on point. http://www.wired.com/2015/11/playstation-2-emulation-coming-to-ps4-sony-confirms/

"told wired via email " errrrrr, I'll wait for a more reliable source.

 

[Brian_FETO]

4. Freekstyle

Yeaaaaaaaaaaa! *Looks up that terrible Slip Away song*

This is the kind of golden age action sports hype I can get behind

 

[dogen]

Well okay then, same thing. Why have they not worked on it sooner?

They've been working on it for years now. Since before the PS4 was released in fact.

 

[prwxv3]

Well okay then, same thing. Why have they not worked on it sooner?

Emulators are not a easy to make as you think they are. Not to mention all the added features that Sony are adding (trophies)

 

[Granadier]

That market competition!!

 

[prwxv3]

That market competition!!

This has nothing to do the xbone BC this has likely been in the plans for quite a while.

 

[Synth]

This has nothing to do the xbone BC this has likely been in the plans for quite a while.

There's no point in stating matter-of-factly that is has nothing to do with Xbox BC, when you're obviously not sure how long this has been a serious consideration. Even if it was being looked into previously, that doesn't mean that the choice to fully pursue it isn't in response to the Xbox BC.

 

[prwxv3]

There's no point in stating matter-of-factly that is has nothing to do with Xbox BC, when you're obviously not sure how long this has been a serious consideration. Even if it was being looked into previously, that doesn't mean that the choice to fully pursue it isn't in response to the Xbox BC.

You are a fool if you think that Sony could make a fully working ps2 emulator with added features like trophy support in a couple months. And the plans were leaked like a year ago http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-ps1-ps2-games-heading-to-ps4

 

[decaf]

Is there any way to buy these games outside of the pack?

 

[shmoglish]

1. Downhill Domination

Good Taste, very good taste.

 

[dogen]

There's no point in stating matter-of-factly that is has nothing to do with Xbox BC, when you're obviously not sure how long this has been a serious consideration.

Well, they've had at least a few people working on it for at least 3 years now. It's possible they've put more resources on it recently though.

 

[Jack The Nipper]

Will the games be made to look as good on hdtvs as they did on ps2 and crt ?

Ps2 on HD tvs looks awful and I refuse to play them. Literally look 3 times worse

 

[Ravage]

You guys know what would be awesome?

Star Ocean 3 PS2 Classic on PS4 just in time for Star Ocean 5.

Star Ocean 3 in enhanced in 1080P 60FPS would be so good.

+1.

Something tells me SE is already working on this.

 

[Synth]

You are a fool if you think that Sony could make a fully working ps2 emulator with added features like trophy support in a couple months. And the plans were leaked like a year ago http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-ps1-ps2-games-heading-to-ps4

I didn't say that... hell, the emulator could be an iteration on the existing emu they had for PS3 for all we know. I'm saying that even if they were working on it, doesn't mean we'd be getting it right now. These companies work on all sorts of shit that doesn't see the light of day. It could have been "working" for ages now. You're saying it has "nothing" to do with Xbox BC, as though everything would happen exactly as it is no even if MS had announced nothing on that front... but unless you're working there I don't think that's a safe claim to make.

 

[Ragnorok64]

First thing I thought of when skimming the article is that with all the image adjustment and pay processing there's likely frames of input lag added. That means this is less useful for fighters.

 

[onQ123]

First thing I thought of when skimming the article is that with all the image adjustment and pay processing there's likely frames of input lag added. That means this is less useful for fighters.

It seems to be rendering the Star Wars games 2x as fast as on the PS2 so I don't think that will be a problem.

 

[Elixist]

If it's disc based, I have prime and ready content.

1. Downhill Domination
2. SSX
3. NBA Street
4. Freekstyle
5. Mark of Kri

lovin that number 1, i need online races *sobs*

 

[Talax]

Given you can pretty much play your whole physical with whatever controller you want and at whatever settings your rig can handle? Yes.

Wouldn't this be more stable, considering they have all the design documents to make the emulator?

Also, for someone out of touch with PCs these days, what's the bare minimum pc you need to emulate at the same level as this emulator? Just curious.

 

[VNZ]

Awesome news. I wonder what graphics options will be available. Here's hoping for an aspect ratio setting, since I'm not sure the monitor I use have those built in...

Also, forget about disc support. The entire incentive on Sony's – and the publishers' – part to develop the system and adding trophy support is to be able to re-sell those games as PS2 Classics. The added features make it a perfectly reasonable deal, even.

 

[KennyLinder]

All my PS2 games are Japanese or US so even if we did get disc emulation, I bet region coding would still apply with my UK PS4. If they're on the store, maybe buying from the Japanese store would be possible. Would be good for cases where PAL60 support didn't exist (or the game didn't come out!).

 

[jaythagamer]

oh god, maybe I'll finally get to play timesplitters
genuinely excited for this!

 

[dracula_x]

Here's the timeline of events

- In 2013 Sony patents a new method of adding trophies to games that previously didn't have them.

- Early last year Digital Foundry posts an article about how they've learned that Sony has managed to emulate PSone and PS2 games on the PS4 which will allow for upgraded visuals rather than the "smoothing" effect that we've seen on previous BC PS platforms.

- In the middle of this year PEGI (European rating board) posts ratings for Dark Cloud 2, Twisted Metal Black, and Ape Escape 2 for the PS4.

- Tuesday Sony releases several PS2 generation Star Wars games that have been clearly emulated and connect to the first two points (trophies and improved visuals).

The PSX announcement is just speculation. There's no real indication that it will happen there, but people expect it because that's a big fan event and this is obviously a fan requested feature.

also this (related to PSone games) – http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/10/06/vib-ribbon-finally-releases-in-north-america-tomorrow/

...
our engineers have developed a way to bring Vibri to life on PS3 and PS Vita (we’re still working on a way to make it available on PS4)

 

[Insane Metal]

But now Sony has the PS NOW stuff, will they add BC anyway? Or is PSNow just for PS3 titles?

 

[biglittleps]

But now Sony has the PS NOW stuff, will they add BC anyway? Or is PSNow just for PS3 titles?

PS Now is meant for PS3 games mostly for now and in future it will have PS1/PS2 etc., Also PS Now is not Playstation only service and its for every smart device thats capable with internet.

 

[Insane Metal]

PS Now is meant for PS3 games mostly for now and in future it will have PS1/PS2 etc., Also PS Now is not Playstation only service and its for every smart device thats capable with internet.

Oh.

Thank you.

 

[Ombala]

So we will finally get Silent Hill on PS4!

 

[thelastword]

I dont think we'll see something like X1's level of backwards compatibility. If I were Sony:

- Certain PS3 games are/will be 'remade/remastered/choose your poison'. They will still be in demand because of fans and because a lot of people will not have played them. I'm afraid that 'that certain PS3 game you love' wont be a part of this process, but people will pay for it.
- PS2 (and PS1) games will become available as digital downloads, or as PS+ gifts, or as extras. I'm afraid that 'that certain PS1 and PS2 game you love' wont be a part of this proces, but people will pay for it. It would be nice if Sony does not make you rebuy shit if you already got certain games as digital classics.
- PS Now is an avenue for Sony to get subscribers on non-gaming platforms (Smart TVs etc). It will have tons of games you already have or just arent interested in, but people will pay for it.
- The few die hards who want to play their old stuff probably have their old consoles around.

The way I see it, PS4 will cover PS1/PS2 emulation with a target of 1080p, whilst PS3 games will be accessible via PS NOW or through remasters. The PS5 will most probably bring PS3 emulation to the table along with PS1/PS2.

 

[Lime]

So we will finally get Silent Hill on PS4!

Maybe 1, but in regards to 2-4: Don't count on it.