PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming
PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming lets Premium members play select PS5 games over a stream instead of downloading them, so they do not need to install updates…
What PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming is
PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming lets Premium members play select PS5 games over a stream instead of downloading them, so they do not need to install updates or free console storage for those games. Eligible titles come from catalogs, digital libraries and select free-to-play games. Premium includes the Game Catalog, Classics Catalog, Game Trials, online multiplayer and cloud storage; the listed Premium price is $19.99 a month, with recurring billing until cancelled. Save data is stored in the cloud during streaming. Listed resolutions range from 720p HD to 2160p 4K, while Premium supports up to 4K, HDR at 60Hz and PS5 audio outputs. Starting a session requires broadband with at least 5 Mbps upload and download. Cloud streaming is available on PS5 and PlayStation Portal; supported devices also include PS4 and Windows PC. Portal use requires owning a Portal Remote Player and currently supports select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games. A PlayStation account is required, child accounts cannot use the service, and availability is limited to listed countries.
Good
- Stream select games without downloads or console storage use.
- Cloud streaming saves are stored automatically.
- Premium supports up to 4K and HDR at 60Hz.
- Premium includes Game Trials and online multiplayer.
Watch out
- Cloud streaming requires PlayStation Plus Premium.
- A connection with at least 5 Mbps up and down is required.
- Portal supports select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3.
- Child accounts are ineligible.
Who it suits
It suits PlayStation Plus Premium members who want to stream select PS5 games rather than download them. Portal streaming is for owners of a PlayStation Portal Remote Player, and child accounts are ineligible.
Verdict
Cloud streaming offers Premium members access to select games without downloading them, with cloud saves and resolutions up to 4K. Check device and account eligibility, regional availability and the recurring membership cost before subscribing.
Plans and prices
From PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $19.99 a month | Cloud streaming · Game Catalog · Classics Catalog · Game Trials · Online multiplayer · Cloud storage · Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. |
| Extra | $16.99 a month | Game Catalog · Ubisoft+ Classics · Monthly Games · Online multiplayer · Cloud storage · Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. |
| Essential | $10.99 a month | Monthly Games · Online multiplayer · Exclusive discounts · Cloud storage · Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. |
| PlayStation Plus Essential | Priced on request | Includes monthly games, online multiplayer and other core benefits; does not list cloud streaming. |
| PlayStation Plus Extra | Priced on request | Includes the Game Catalog and core PlayStation Plus benefits. |
| PlayStation Plus Premium | Priced on request | Requires an active membership; subscription continues until cancelled. |
The facts
Each one read from PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account eligibility
- Cloud Streaming requires a PlayStation account and is unavailable for child accounts.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Cloud save data
- Save data is automatically stored in the cloud during PlayStation Plus cloud streaming.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Game access model
- mixedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Game availability
- Streaming covers select PS5 games from catalogs, digital libraries and select free-to-play titles.checked 28 Sep 2026
- HDR and audio
- Premium streaming supports resolutions up to 4K, HDR at 60Hz and PS5 audio outputs.checked 28 Sep 2026
- HDR streaming
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Max streaming resolution
- 4kchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Minimum internet
- A broadband connection with at least 5 Mbps upload and download is required to start a session.checked 28 Sep 2026
- No downloads
- Games can be streamed without downloads, updates or freeing console storage.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Online multiplayer
- Online multiplayer is included with all PlayStation Plus memberships.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 19.99checked 20 Sep 2026
- Portal game support
- PlayStation Portal currently supports only select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Premium requirement
- Cloud Streaming requires a PlayStation Plus Premium membership.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Resolution options
- Listed streaming resolutions range from 720p HD to 2160p 4K, with recommended speeds for each.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security updates
- PlayStation Portal software updates are necessary for proper functioning and help avoid security risks.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Share Play
- PlayStation Plus includes Share Play for inviting friends or allowing control from another console.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Company owner
- The page identifies Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as the copyright holder in 2026.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Portal ownership
- Using Cloud Streaming on Portal requires owning a PlayStation Portal Remote Player.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free access
- The page does not state a free PlayStation Plus plan; select free-to-play games can be streamed.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Game trials
- Premium includes Game Trials, allowing members to play a range of titles before buying.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Recurring billing
- The subscription fee is charged automatically at the chosen frequency until cancelled.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported devices
- PS5,PlayStation Portal,PS4,Windows PCchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Cloud Streaming is available on PS5 consoles and PlayStation Portal remote players.checked 28 Sep 2026
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