GAMERTIMES

PlayStation Portal is now enabling cloud streaming, with a beta version of the service rolling out today in select regions.

120 PS5 Games Available for Streaming
PlayStation Plus Premium members can stream a curated library of 120 PlayStation 5 games during the beta. Popular titles such as Dave the Diver, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Monster Hunter Rise, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart are included.

This service is currently limited to PS5 games. PS3 and PS4 titles are not supported at this stage, though there is no confirmation on whether this will change after the beta.

Streaming in Full HD with DualSense Features
Games streamed via the PlayStation Portal will run at 1080p resolution and 60 FPS, delivering smooth gameplay. Additionally, all DualSense wireless controller functionalities—such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, built-in speakers, and the touchpad—are integrated. For the PlayStation Portal, the touchpad feature is emulated through its touchscreen.

Beta Availability and Supported Countries
The beta is now accessible to PlayStation Plus Premium members in the following countries:

• Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
• North America: Canada and the United States.
• Asia: Japan.

Upcoming Features for the Full Release
While the beta is limited in scope, PlayStation has announced that several features will be added upon full release. These include:

• Game Trials for select titles.
• Streaming of purchased games from the PlayStation Store.
• System capabilities like Party voice chat and game invites.
• The Create button and 3D audio support.
• In-game purchasing functionality.

The PlayStation Portal cloud streaming service aims to deliver an enhanced gaming experience for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, with the beta serving as an important testing phase for future updates.