PlayStation Portal Adds Cloud Streaming
The PlayStation Portal now supports cloud streaming for digitally owned PS5 games, allowing users to play without their console being powered on at home.
Key Features of the Update
- Streaming available via the cloud for PS Plus Premium members
- No PS5 console required nearby or turned on
- Improved user interface for easier switching between Remote Play, Cloud Streaming, and search functions
Significance of the Update
Previously, the PlayStation Portal served mainly as a remote screen dependent on an active PS5. This cloud streaming update removes those limitations, transforming the device into a portable streaming platform that enhances PlayStation’s cloud gaming vision.
"Cloud gaming just became way more real on Sony’s handheld." — Sony official announcement
This update elevates the PlayStation Portal from a niche remote-play accessory to a genuinely useful travel-friendly companion for PS5 gaming.
Author's Summary
This significant update makes the PlayStation Portal a true portable gaming system by enabling cloud streaming without needing a PS5 console active or nearby.