- Cloud Streaming arrives on PS Portal in Spain at 03:00 on November 6th; requires PS Plus Premium.
- Stream PS5 digital games from your library and hundreds from the Catalog and Classics, without turning on the console.
- 1080p/60fps quality and a stable connection is required; you don't need to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the PS5.
- New interface with three tabs, 3D audio support, password lock, network status, invitations, and in-game purchases.
After several months of testing, PlayStation Portal It includes official Cloud Streaming. and no longer relies exclusively on remote play. The update begins rolling out at 03:00 AM on November 6th (Spanish peninsular time), with a focus on Spain and the rest of Europe.
From now on, subscribers of PS Plus Premium can transmit a selection of PS5 digital games from his library and hundreds from the Catalogue and Classics, to 1080p and 60 fps, without having the PS5 turned on or being on the same Wi-Fi.
PS Portal activates cloud gaming for PS Plus Premium members
The feature allows you to play compatible titles directly from Sony servers: your PS5 digital library and the Catalog of Games and Classics of the service. Among the examples cited are Astro Bot, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fortnite, Ghost of Yotei, Grand Theft Auto V, Resident Evil 4, Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarök o The Last of Us Part II Remasteredall of them available for PS Plus Premium members if they are cloud enabled.
This modality opens new ways to playYou can continue your game while someone else is using the TV, share the experience with another account on the console, and reply to invitations or join multiplayer sessions directly from the quick menu.
The transmission takes place in 1080p and 60 fps and requires a stable connectionSony recommends having at least 5 Mbps for both uploading and downloading, although a higher speed will ensure a smoother experience.
The deployment begins at 03:00 PM on November 6th and will gradually roll out to all devices. The new feature follows the beta phase initiated in November 2024, when cloud streaming began to be tested with a small group of users.
New interface and device improvements
The home screen has been reorganized with three main tabs: Remote use (to play what's installed on your PS5), cloud gaming (to stream compatible PS5 titles) and Look for (which quickly locates games with streaming support).
In addition, there are experience-focused enhancements: 3D audio when the game and your headphones allow it, password lock to protect the device and screen network status to check the connection quality at any time.
During the broadcast you will be able to receive friend invitationsJoin games, adjust options accessibility such as text size and perform in-game purchases without leaving the session.
Keep in mind that cloud streaming is compatible with a Selection of PS5 games; for PS4 titles or other non-enabled games, PS Portal still offers remote play from your consoleYour progress is saved in the cloud, so you can switch between devices without losing your game.
The update solidifies PS Portal as a more versatile addition within the PlayStation ecosystem: It combines remote play and cloud gaming. to offer more ways to play to your library and the PS Plus Premium catalog, something especially useful in Spain and Europe for those looking for flexibility without turning on the PS5.
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