PS Now Gets PS2 Games: Classic PlayStation 2 Titles Join Library

We've covered How to Create Emulated PS2 PS4 Packages with a Github Repository of custom configuration files for the PS2 emulator used in PS4 by kozarovv, and today Sony announced that their PlayStation Now online digital service is also getting PS2 classics with PlayStation 2 games including Hot Shots Tennis and Ape Escape 2 joining the PS Now library.

Here's the scoop straight from PlayStation Now Senior Marketing Manager Brian Dunn, to quote:

This month, I’m excited to announce the first batch of classic PlayStation 2 games arriving in PS Now, adding to the ever-expanding library of nearly 650 games. Re-live iconic PS2 games like Ape Escape 2, Dark Cloud 2, Hot Shots Tennis, and more!

These PS2 games are part of the lineup of classic PS2 games that have been ported for play on PS4 and are currently available at PS Store for download, running in HD and with PS Trophy support. We’ve also got the acclaimed indie hit Limbo, the classic SNK 2D side-scroller Metal Slug 3, and other fantastic games for you to try out this month.

Here are all the new games available to stream on PS4 and PC starting today:

• Ape Escape 2
• Dark Cloud 2
• Hot Shots Tennis
• Limbo
• Metal Slug 3
• Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics
• Sine Mora EX
• Siren
• The Last Blade 2

PS3 → PS4 upgrades:

• Blazblue Chrono Phantasma Extend

If you haven’t tried PlayStation Now yet, check out the seven-day free trial for PS4 and PC to experience the streaming service today. PS Now provides unlimited on-demand access to a growing library of over 600 games, with new games added every month, and no game downloads required.

PS4 save data in PS Now is also compatible with PS Plus cloud saves, so you can upload/download save files to and from your own console.

 

[GreenSmoke]

nice

 

[Crazy Potato]

....Limbo was for ps2?

 

[jwooh]

@Crazy Potato No didn't come out on PS2 was first released on Xbox live aracade then ported to PS3.

 

[Crazy Potato]

@jwooh I know I was just stating their mistake.

Edit: I thought the image was pure ps2 games, I zoomed in and realize thats not the case.

 

[jwooh]

Yeah it looks like 3 of the games are PS3.