PlayStation Portal: Sony Launches Cloud Streaming, Allowing PS Plus Premium Subscribers to Stream PS5 Games
Sony introduces a major new feature to its PlayStation Portal, which unlocks official Cloud Streaming for PS5 games for PS Plus subscribers.
Coming two years after the remote play device launched, the new Cloud Streaming feature means PS Plus Premium subscribers can now stream select PS5 games from their library.
Announcing the update on its blog, PlayStation confirmed that users can now play their games anywhere, “even when your PS5 console back home is powered off or is in use by another account.”
Remote Play is Dead, Long Live Cloud Streaming
Before this update, the PS Portal was limited to Remote Play, used as a peripheral for the PlayStation 5. With this monumental change, the PS Portal now streams games directly from a user’s library without the need for the PS5 or downloads.
To accompany the Cloud Streaming launch, the PS Portal has an all-new UI, 3D audio support, a passcode lock system, and a refreshed homescreen. Users can now access a search screen, a dedicated Cloud Streaming home screen, and a Remote Play home screen. Overall, Sony and PlayStation have greatly improved the gaming experience.
PS Plus Premium: Subscription Tier and Library Support
While the update is welcome, Sony has chosen to limit the feature to PS Plus Premium subscribers. Although it is the most expensive subscription option, you could save money on our comparison engine here.
The PS Plus Premium tier grants users access to the new Cloud Streaming service, giving them much more value for money and opening up the PS Plus Game Catalog and their digital games library, allowing them to play games anywhere at any time.
Conclusion
Sony and PlayStation launch a new PS Portal update that adds Cloud Streaming, 3D audio support, and more to the Remote Play peripheral. Is this a game-changer for Sony? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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