PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming

Name: PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming
Price: 19.99 USD

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Score8.1

Rank#6 of 41

From$10.99/mo

Free planNo

Free trialYes

Runs onWindows

Summary

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 USD per 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.

Who it is for

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.

What is 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.

What to know first

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.

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.

PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming plans and pricing

All plans

Premium $19.99/mo Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. Cloud streaming · Game Catalog · Classics Catalog · Game Trials · Online multiplayer · Cloud storage playstation.com · 20 Sept 2026

Extra $16.99/mo Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. Game Catalog · Ubisoft+ Classics · Monthly Games · Online multiplayer · Cloud storage playstation.com · 20 Sept 2026

Essential $10.99/mo Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. Monthly Games · Online multiplayer · Exclusive discounts · Cloud storage playstation.com · 20 Sept 2026

PlayStation Plus Premium Not published playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026

PlayStation Plus Extra Not published playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026

PlayStation Plus Essential Not published playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on cloud gaming services

Free plan: Noplaystation.com
Paid from: $19.99/moplaystation.com
Game access model: mixedplaystation.com
Supported devices: PS5, PlayStation Portal, PS4, Windows PCplaystation.com
Max streaming resolution: 4kplaystation.com
HDR streaming: Yesplaystation.com

Facts

Premium requirement: Cloud Streaming requires a PlayStation Plus Premium membership.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Recurring billing: The subscription fee is charged automatically at the chosen frequency until cancelled.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Game availability: Streaming covers select PS5 games from catalogs, digital libraries and select free-to-play titles.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Free access: The page does not state a free PlayStation Plus plan; select free-to-play games can be streamed.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Game trials: Premium includes Game Trials, allowing members to play a range of titles before buying.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: Cloud Streaming is available on PS5 consoles and PlayStation Portal remote players.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Portal game support: PlayStation Portal currently supports only select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
No downloads: Games can be streamed without downloads, updates or freeing console storage.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Minimum internet: A broadband connection with at least 5 Mbps upload and download is required to start a session.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Resolution options: Listed streaming resolutions range from 720p HD to 2160p 4K, with recommended speeds for each.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
HDR and audio: Premium streaming supports resolutions up to 4K, HDR at 60Hz and PS5 audio outputs.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Cloud save data: Save data is automatically stored in the cloud during PlayStation Plus cloud streaming.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Online multiplayer: Online multiplayer is included with all PlayStation Plus memberships.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Share Play: PlayStation Plus includes Share Play for inviting friends or allowing control from another console.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Supported regions: Cloud Streaming is available in listed countries including the United States, Canada, Japan and many European countries.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Account eligibility: Cloud Streaming requires a PlayStation account and is unavailable for child accounts.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Portal ownership: Using Cloud Streaming on Portal requires owning a PlayStation Portal Remote Player.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Security updates: PlayStation Portal software updates are necessary for proper functioning and help avoid security risks.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026
Company owner: The page identifies Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as the copyright holder in 2026.playstation.com · 28 Sept 2026