PlayStation Plus Premium members will have access to test Cloud Streaming (Beta) for select PS5 games on Game Catalog.
Just over a year ago, we launched our first dedicated remote play device, PlayStation Portal remote player, with an aspiration to deliver a console-quality gaming experience on a handheld device. PS Portal was an ambitious product for us, and we have been delighted by the positive response from our fans and to see that our vision has resonated with the community.
Today we’re pleased to announce a new system software update for PS Portal that will begin releasing starting later today (Europe release begins Wednesday), which will introduce refinements in the audio experience, including:
- Speaker audio output adjustment to make the volume lower when the audio level is set to minimum
- You will now be able to adjust settings of your PlayStation Link device from the PS Portal Settings menu, allowing you to optimize the volume and sidetone volume.
This update will also include a beta version of a new feature that many fans have been asking for – support for cloud streaming on PS Portal. When the update is live, PlayStation Plus Premium members will be able to participate in a beta for cloud streaming on PS Portal, allowing select PS5 games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog* to be streamed directly from our servers, even without a PS5 console.
Since Cloud Streaming (Beta) on PS Portal is still an experimental offering, the features available during the beta period may change over time and may not reflect the final experience.
Let’s take a deeper look at what you can expect in this beta:
Features available during the Beta
- Stream select PS5 games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog
- Over 120 PS5 games from the PS Plus Game Catalog, including Dave the Diver, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Monster Hunter Rise, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, will be accessible on PS Portal via cloud streaming*
- Streaming up to 1080p/60fps**
- DualSense wireless controller features, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, speakers, touchpad (emulated on the touch screen for PS Portal), and motion sensor***
- PlayStation Plus Cloud storage
- Save data and game progress can be stored up to 100GB and will be automatically synced with your PS5 console, making it easy to switch seamlessly between local and streaming gameplay, and between multiple devices.
Cloud Streaming (Beta) for PS Portal will be available through the PlayStation Plus Premium plan, which is offered in the following locations:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.
How to access Cloud Streaming (Beta)
To access the beta, you will need the following:
- PlayStation Portal remote player
- An account for PlayStation Network****
- An active PlayStation Plus Premium membership
- Access to broadband internet Wi-Fi
- To establish a cloud streaming session: requires minimum 5Mbps of upload and download speeds
- To stream at 720p: requires minimum 7 Mbps
- To stream at 1080p: requires minimum 13 Mbps
Once the beta is available, you can access the beta by updating your PS Portal to the latest system software and completing the following steps:
- Open “Quick Menu” and access “Settings” on your PS Portal.
- Select the “Cloud Streaming (Beta)” button
- Switch the Cloud Streaming (Beta) toggle on (this will be off by default).
After you’ve enabled Cloud Streaming (Beta) in the settings menu, you should see a new option on the Home screen of your PS Portal that allows you to access games via cloud streaming. The beta option can be turned off any time, and your Home screen will revert back to the standard version once the option is turned off.
Features not included in the Beta
As we are in the beginning stages of publicly testing cloud streaming on PS Portal, some features will not be available, such as Game Trials, streaming games purchased on PS Store, system features such as Party voice chat and game invites for select games, Create button, 3D audio, and in-game commerce.
Additionally, the streaming games playable on PS Portal are limited to PS5 games, and PS4 games/PS3 games are not supported.
We are always listening to your feedback, and we look forward to seeing many players participating in the beta!
*Titles available in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog varies over time, region/country and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PlayStation Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms
**Individual game performance will vary based on the specific game being played, and the quality of connectivity in your network environment.
***Haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features are only available when those features are supported by the game being played.
****Cloud Streaming (Beta) is not available for child accounts.
When it will be available in the middle east?
The ability to stream games…..I appreciate that update😁. Hopefully it turns out to work well and be fruitful.
This is a good start and it was odd that this feature was not available from the start (maybe they were unsure about the success of the Portal or maybe they needed the infrastructure) nevertheless is a positive step for the platform however I echo many of the comments about having the ability to also stream PS4 and PS3 in the future.
This is the beginning of the end. Your next PlayStation console won’t belong to you. You’ll be paying for a subscription service to rent a console that’s racked in a server hosting facility of some sort. They’ll probably then tier console hosting services by price, ie: a basic spec machine that’s hosted on a virtual machine that will only be available at certain times of the day. If you want a more stable and guaranteed service, you’ll need to pay extra on your monthly fee for the “PlayStation Pro Streaming Service”. Oh, and don’t forget, you’ll have to still purchase game licences on top of this subscription.
Sony, we can see exactly what you’re trying to do. If you go through with this, I won’t be buying any of your software or hardware ever again. Hopefully Microsoft will do what you did to them at E3 2013 and win back the lion market share by calling you out.
I have only ever purchased hardware which has interchangeable media, such as an optical disc drive or a cartridge slot, and either game discs or physical game cartridges. That is the only way I know that I am in control of my purchases and I can play them on any compatible device I want for the rest of my life. I REFUSE to buy digital. I’m not giving real money for a legal document that says “You can use our software for a limited amount of time, and we can revoke your rights any time we feel like it”. Maybe I should try paying with Monopoly money next time, I doubt you’ll like that, will you?
Interesting.
I considered buying a Portal in the past, but I ultimately end up using my console for media.
Depending on what’s next added to the catalog, I’d be inclined to restart my membership and get a Portal or 2, but that would likely have to come a day you could launch at least Crunchyroll on the thing like you can do on a Switch. Not to bring up the initial rivalry, but I mean ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
How long do you think it will be before cloud streaming is available to all users? I plan to purchase it when it’s available to all users.
Hey just curious. Is there a way to authenticate on hotel wife’s? I see this was a complaint about a year ago and I just got the portal and haven’t been able to find out if you guys fixed this or not
When the streaming service will be available for the GCC region especially UAE?
Please tell me Fortnite will be added to the games we can play
Heres what you do: get a ps vita and ps4 and then you can play it whenever on a better system