Cloud Streaming on PS Portal Finally Out of Beta and Officially Live for All PS Plus Premium Users
Nearly two years after the launch of the PlayStation Portal, Sony has officially rolled out cloud streaming support for all users subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium, marking the end of a surprisingly long beta phase. The long-awaited update, announced through the PlayStation Blog, makes it possible for PS Portal owners to stream compatible digital titles directly from the cloud rather than relying solely on remote play.
The feature was first introduced as a cloud streaming beta in November 2024, one year after the Portal’s initial release in November 2023. Now, another year later, it’s finally available to everyone, though it comes with several limitations.
To use cloud streaming, players must hold an active PS Plus Premium subscription, the highest of Sony’s three membership tiers. Additionally, not every title in a player’s digital library is streamable, as availability varies by region and licensing agreements. However, Sony assures that “thousands of games” support the feature, including a growing list of PlayStation 5 titles accessible through the official streaming catalog.
The update also introduces several interface improvements. Users will now see a new remote play home screen, a dedicated cloud streaming home interface, and an enhanced search function that clearly identifies which games are eligible for cloud streaming.
Additional upgrades include:
Full 3D Audio support for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming sessions.
A network status screen displaying real-time connection stability.
A passcode lock feature to secure your PS Portal when not in use.
Accessibility options such as screen readers and adjustable text size while streaming.
The ability to receive game invitations and make in-game purchases directly during cloud sessions.
For beta participants, the update also refines several previously tested features, enhancing overall performance and UI responsiveness.
While the rollout is great news for PS Portal owners, many players have pointed out how long it took Sony to add a feature that many expected from day one. The device launched as a streaming-focused handheld but originally limited players to Remote Play only, requiring a physical console to function. Now, with native cloud streaming support, the PS Portal can finally serve as the standalone streaming device many envisioned.
As Takuro Fushimi, Senior Manager in Product Management at Sony, noted in the blog post, PlayStation plans to “share more updates in the future,” suggesting further improvements and broader compatibility may be on the horizon.
It may have taken two years, but PS Portal owners can finally experience what the device was meant to offer from the start.
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