Play without PS5: Sony Announces Cloud Gaming Update for PlayStation Portal
Sony PlayStation Portal System Update Highlights
- New Cloud Gaming Feature: Sony has updated the PlayStation Portal with a PS5 game cloud streaming Beta feature, allowing gameplay without a PS5 console.
- Device Features: The Portal integrates DualSense wireless controller features, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, and has an 8-inch LCD screen supporting 1080p 60fps streaming.
- Network Speed Requirements: A minimum of 7Mbps is needed for 720p resolution, while 1080p requires at least 13Mbps.
- Game Support: Over 120 PS5 games, including "Diver Dave", are initially supported, but PS3 and PS4 games are not.
- Regional Restrictions: The feature is not yet available in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but has been launched in Austria, Belgium, and other countries.