Cloud Monday - The Sly Collection - Part 2 - Not Perfect But The Best Version Of Sly Cooper To Play

This week's Cloud Monday video is part 2 of playing the PS3 version of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus on PS4 via the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model PlayStation 4.

In Part 1, https://youtu.be/6y9KGJK1P84, our time with the game was cut short by PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service terminating our session. but there was enough time to start to compare it to the PS2 version of the game that's recently come out via emulation on PS4 and PS5. visually, the main differences between them are that the PS3 version is widescreen with more muted colours whilst the PS2 is 4:3 and more vibrant. i found the controls more responsive on PS3 and more modernised. 

But in this video, Part 2, i finally got to see what would happen without the emulated version's rewind feature. i lost all my lives. i was genuinely concerned about what would happen. but thankfully i needed not worry. the game isn't too concerned that i lost my lives and was happy to give me 5 more and restart me back at the boss fight. With lives being nothing to worry about, it makes the advantages of the PS3 version really stand out.

Both versions have quick saving, and while the PlayStation 2's ability to save anywhere is a bonus, it's not that big of a bonus as the game has frequent checkpoints. The only big difference between the emulated PS2 version and this PS3 version is that you can download and play the emulated version on PS4 and PlayStation 5. the PS3 version is stuck on PS3 and on this cloud gaming service. 

Which ever one you play, it's a fun time and i do recommend you give either version a go. it's one of those games which can be played by many ages and skill levels, but there's something for those wanting to complete the game too.

Cloud Monday - The Sly Collection - Part 1 - Better Controls Than PS2 Version But No Rewind

This week's Cloud Monday video is part 1 of playing the PS3 version of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus on PS4 via the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model PlayStation 4.

The previous game i checked out for Cloud Monday was the recently released PS2 version of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus on PS4, it's also out on PS5. That version of the game is running in an emulator. So the positives after Part 1, https://youtu.be/tphGJ4lCw88, and Part 2, https://youtu.be/gg_RuiDKR5c, were that you're able to save anywhere which is great when you only have 20 seconds before the service kicks you off, and that you're able to rewind gameplay and retry. But i wondered if the PlayStation 3 HD Rerelease would be better.

So as well as the usual goals of seeing how the game plays as it's streamed to me, i was checking out a personal question of is this PS3 version than the emulated PS2 version. 

The first thing i noticed was that it was a 16:9 screen, tho the resolution wasn't 1080p, it was maybe 900p. then i noticed the camera controls were much more modern. and then i was able to get into the police building, something which took too long in Part 1 as i took time to adjust to the jump in the game. So immediately i felt more comfortable with the game. 

But then came the first instance where i would've liked to have had the rewind controls. i was hit by a missile and the respawn point was right at the start of the level. Thankfully this section is very short, but it was a tad frustrating.

Overall, i found this version much easier to play. with no rewind, i also found myself going a little slower too. but i know this section having played it previously so it will be interesting if i'm able to get to the boss fight or even a new area in part 2.

This part ended earlier than i wanted as i was kicked off the service. thankfully, not only is it easy to save in this game but it's also fast so i was able to save before the 20 second count down. when i checked my internet stats at the speed test it was clear to see why i was kicked off, these speeds were very abnormal for me and other games i've played.

Sony Announce The Sly Collection Comes Out In The UK On 3rd December For £29.99

Sony have announced that the Sly Collection is coming out in the UK on 3rd December for £29.99. The Collection will come out in Australia & New Zealand on 2 December 2010, and across PAL and EU on 1st December for €39.99.

From EU Playstation Blog

Sony Announce The Sly Collection Comes Out In The USA On 9th November For $39.99

Sony have announced that The Sly Collection is coming to the USA on 9th November for $39.99. the collection comes with all 3 Sly Cooper games from the PS2 on 1 Blu0ray Disc. the collection also comes with 4 custom minigames that can be played with Playstation Move and all the games can be played in 3D. Sony have also released a new trailer for the collection. this in-game trailer tells the story of each of the Sly Cooper games and provides some back story for Sly Cooper.



From USA Playstation Blog

Sony Announce The Sly Collection Will Cost $39.99 When it Comes Out This Fall And All Games Support 3D

Sony Have Announced that The Sly Collection will cost $39.99 when it comes out in the Fall in the USA. Sony has also announced that 3D support is in all 3 games in the collection, it was previously announced that only Sly Cooper 3 would have 3D. Sony are showing off the collection at this Years Comic-Con.

From USA Playstation Blog

Sony Have Released The Debut Trailer For The Sly Collection

At Sony's E3 press Conference they revealed the next PS2 collection coming to the PS3 is the Sly Collection, a collection of the 3 PS2 Sly Cooper games. Sony have also announced that these games have not just been HD Remastered and had trophies added, they now support 3D and they have new Playstation Move Mini Games. This trailer Sony has released mentions all these features whilst also comparing the PS2 versions to this new PS3 Collection. Sony announced during their press conference that the collection is coming out in November.