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PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming
What PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming is
PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming lets eligible members play select PS5 games by streaming them instead of downloading them. Games come from catalogs, digital libraries and select free-to-play titles, and Premium includes Game Trials for trying a range of titles before purchase. Streaming requires PlayStation Plus Premium, listed at $19.99 a month, with automatic recurring billing until cancelled. Select titles can be played without downloading updates or using console storage, and save data is stored in the cloud. Listed resolutions span 720p HD to 2160p 4K; Premium supports up to 4K, HDR at 60Hz and PS5 audio outputs. Starting a session requires at least 5 Mbps upload and download. The service is listed for PS5 consoles and PlayStation Portal, with supported devices also including PS4 and Windows PC. Portal streaming requires owning a Portal Remote Player and currently covers select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games. A PlayStation account is required, child accounts are ineligible, and availability is limited to listed countries.
Who it suits
It suits PlayStation Plus Premium members who want to stream select PS5 games without downloading them. Portal users need a PlayStation Portal Remote Player, and a broadband connection with at least 5 Mbps upload and download is required to start a session.
What it does well
- Stream select games without downloads or updates.
- Premium supports up to 4K and HDR at 60Hz.
- Cloud save data is stored automatically during streaming.
- Premium includes Game Trials and online multiplayer.
What to know first
- Requires a PlayStation Plus Premium membership.
- Premium is listed at $19.99 a month.
- Child accounts cannot use Cloud Streaming.
- Portal supports select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games.
Limits
Streaming requires Premium, listed at $19.99 a month, and a broadband connection with at least 5 Mbps upload and download. Portal currently supports select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. · Cloud streaming · Game Catalog · Classics Catalog · Game Trials · Online multiplayer · Cloud storage | $19.99 a month |
| Extra | Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. · Game Catalog · Ubisoft+ Classics · Monthly Games · Online multiplayer · Cloud storage | $16.99 a month |
| Essential | Pay every month; subscription continues until canceled. · Monthly Games · Online multiplayer · Exclusive discounts · Cloud storage | $10.99 a month |
| PlayStation Plus Premium | — | On request |
| PlayStation Plus Extra | — | On request |
| PlayStation Plus Essential | — | On request |
As playstation.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Create or use a PlayStation account; child accounts are ineligible.
- Choose PlayStation Plus Premium at $19.99 a month.
- Use a supported PS5 console or PlayStation Portal; Portal streaming requires owning the device.
- Connect to broadband with at least 5 Mbps upload and download.
- Choose an available game and start a streaming session.
Verdict
Cloud Streaming offers Premium members a way to play select PS5 titles without downloading them, with cloud saves and resolutions up to 4K. Check device, account and country eligibility, and note that Portal support is limited to select PS5 games.
Questions
How much does PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming cost?
Cloud Streaming requires Premium, listed at $19.99 a month. The subscription is charged automatically at the chosen frequency until cancelled.
Is there a free plan or trial?
No free PlayStation Plus plan is stated. A free trial is listed, and select free-to-play games can be streamed.
Which devices support streaming?
Cloud Streaming is available on PS5 and PlayStation Portal. The supported devices list also names PS4 and Windows PC; Portal streaming requires owning a Portal Remote Player.
What resolution and HDR does it support?
Listed resolutions range from 720p HD to 2160p 4K. Premium supports up to 4K and HDR at 60Hz.
Can I play PS4 or PS3 games on Portal?
Portal currently supports only select PS5 games, not PS4 or PS3 games.
Who makes PlayStation Plus?
The page identifies Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as the copyright holder in 2026.
Facts from PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming's own pages
- Account eligibility
- Cloud Streaming requires a PlayStation account and is unavailable for child accounts. · 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
- Premium requirement
- Cloud Streaming requires a PlayStation Plus Premium membership. · 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
- No downloads
- Games can be streamed without downloads, updates or freeing console storage. · playstation.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · playstation.com, 20 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 access model
- mixed · playstation.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Game availability
- Streaming covers select PS5 games from catalogs, digital libraries and select free-to-play titles. · 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
- HDR and audio
- Premium streaming supports resolutions up to 4K, HDR at 60Hz and PS5 audio outputs. · playstation.com, 28 Sept 2026
- HDR streaming
- Yes · playstation.com, 20 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
- Max streaming resolution
- 4k · playstation.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Online multiplayer
- Online multiplayer is included with all PlayStation Plus memberships. · playstation.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Portal ownership
- Using Cloud Streaming on Portal requires owning a PlayStation Portal Remote Player. · 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
- Resolution options
- Listed streaming resolutions range from 720p HD to 2160p 4K, with recommended speeds for each. · 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
- Share Play
- PlayStation Plus includes Share Play for inviting friends or allowing control from another console. · playstation.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 19.99 · playstation.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Recurring billing
- The subscription fee is charged automatically at the chosen frequency until cancelled. · playstation.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported devices
- PS5,PlayStation Portal,PS4,Windows PC · playstation.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Cloud Streaming is available on PS5 consoles and PlayStation Portal remote players. · playstation.com, 28 Sept 2026
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