Sony has added cloud gaming support to its PlayStation Portal handheld, allowing users to stream select PS5 games and access a catalog via PlayStation Plus, but only with a $17.99/month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.
Sony's latest PS Portal update allows users to stream PS5 games via cloud, eliminating the need for a PS5 console, making it more versatile for on-the-go gaming, especially for those with a PS Plus Premium subscription.
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Sony's PlayStation Portal now supports cloud gaming, allowing users to stream over 120 PS5 games without owning a PS5 console. This feature is available to PlayStation Plus Premium members through a beta, offering up to 1080p resolution at 60fps. The handheld device, priced at $200, provides a more affordable alternative to the PS5, though it lacks some high-end features like 4K gaming. The cloud gaming update is rolling out in 30 countries, requiring a PlayStation Network account and a stable internet connection.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that PlayStation 5 cloud streaming will be available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers starting October 17 in Japan, October 23 in Europe, and October 30 in North America. Users will have access to select PlayStation 5 games without the need to download them, with plans to expand the library in the future. The service includes benefits such as downloadable content, high-quality resolution options, enhanced audio, and the ability to capture screenshots and record videos. Cloud streaming will initially be exclusive to PlayStation 5 consoles and will be available in several countries.