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Ploud
What Ploud is
Ploud rents dedicated physical PlayStation 5 consoles hosted in France, so you can stream games you already own through your PlayStation Network account. It does not include a game library. Your assigned console stays the same between sessions, with 200 GB of reserved storage retained for you. Streams are specified at 1080p, 60 fps and HDR10, with latency of 60 to 100 ms. Ploud requires 25 Mbit/s download speed and recommends 40 Mbit/s; its browser test checks round-trip time, jitter and download speed. On macOS 13 or later, Safari and Chrome connect without an installation; Windows 10 and 11 support Chrome and Edge. Google TV and Android TV 10+ connect through the free Moonlight app. DualSense works over Bluetooth or USB, alongside controllers recognized by your device or browser. The service has not opened yet, and launch is planned through invitations to people on its waiting list. Plans start at €3.97 a month, and a free trial is listed for 30 minutes.
Who it suits
Ploud may suit PlayStation owners who want to access their own games on supported computers or TVs without installing software on a Mac or Windows browser. It requires a suitable internet connection and is not open yet.
What it does well
- Assigned physical console remains the same between sessions
- 200 GB of storage retained between sessions
- Supports 1080p, 60 fps and HDR10
- Browser access on supported Mac and Windows versions
- 30-minute free trial listed
What to know first
- Service has not opened yet
- You must bring your own games
- Requires 25 Mbit/s download speed
- No free plan
Limits
The free trial lasts 30 minutes. Discovery includes 30 hours of credit, Campaign includes 90 hours, and Complete includes 160 hours; each plan includes 200 GB of storage and credits do not expire.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | 30 minutes | On request |
| Complete | €2.68 per hour for 160 hours of credit; credit does not expire · 160 h credit · games not included · no subscription | €2.68, paid once |
| Campaign | €3.10 per hour for 90 hours of credit; credit does not expire · 90 h credit · games not included · no subscription | €3.10, paid once |
| Discovery | €3.97 per hour for 30 hours of credit; credit does not expire · 30 h credit · games not included · no subscription | €3.97, paid once |
As ploud.cloud lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Join Ploud's waiting list for invitation-based launch
- Check browser eligibility for round-trip time, jitter, and download speed
- Use Safari or Chrome on macOS 13+ or Chrome or Edge on Windows 10/11
- Connect Google TV or Android TV 10+ through the free Moonlight app
- Sign in with your PlayStation Network account and bring your own games
- Use a DualSense over Bluetooth or USB, or another recognized controller
Verdict
Ploud combines a dedicated PS5, retained storage and access to games you own, with browser and TV connection options. Its launch has not begun, and it does not provide games, so both availability and your own library matter.
Questions
How much does Ploud cost?
Discovery is €3.97 per month for 30 hours of credit. Campaign is €3.10 per month for 90 hours, and Complete is €2.68 per month for 160 hours; a 30-minute free trial is also listed.
Does Ploud provide games?
No. Customers bring games they own and use their PlayStation Network account.
Which devices support Ploud?
Platforms include Android, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Supported streaming devices include macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Google TV, and Android TV.
What connection does Ploud require?
Ploud requires 25 Mbit/s download speed and recommends 40 Mbit/s. Its eligibility test checks round-trip time, jitter, and download speed.
Is Ploud available now?
The service has not opened yet. Launch is planned through invitations to people on the waiting list.
Facts from Ploud's own pages
- Browser support
- Ploud runs in Safari or Chrome on macOS 13 and later, and Chrome or Edge on Windows 10 and 11, without installing software. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Connection requirements
- Ploud requires 25 Mbit/s download and recommends 40 Mbit/s; its browser eligibility test measures round-trip time, jitter and download speed. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Controller support
- DualSense works over Bluetooth or USB, and Ploud also supports controllers recognized by the browser or device. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Dedicated console
- A physical PlayStation 5 is assigned to a customer and remains the same between sessions. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · ploud.cloud, 20 Sept 2026
- Free trial
- Ploud offers one 30-minute free trial per account. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Game access model
- byo_library · ploud.cloud, 20 Sept 2026
- Game library
- Customers bring games they own; Ploud does not supply video games. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- HDR streaming
- Yes · ploud.cloud, 20 Sept 2026
- Max streaming resolution
- 1080p · ploud.cloud, 20 Sept 2026
- Personal data
- Ploud says it does not sell, rent or transfer signup data to third parties, and that its signup database is in Ireland within the EU. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy limits
- Ploud says signup does not collect passwords, payment details or IP addresses, and its eligibility test records no IP address or tracking cookie. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Service
- Ploud rents dedicated physical PlayStation 5 consoles by the hour, hosted in France, and customers play their own games through their PlayStation Network account. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Service availability
- The site says the service has not opened yet and that the launch will proceed through invitations to people on the waiting list. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Each customer has 200 GB of reserved storage retained between sessions. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- macOS,Windows,Linux,ChromeOS,Google TV,Android TV · ploud.cloud, 20 Sept 2026
- Transport security
- The service specifies WebRTC transport encrypted with DTLS-SRTP. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- TV support
- Google TV and Android TV 10+ use the free Moonlight app from the Play Store to connect to Ploud. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
- Video specifications
- The stream is specified as 1080p at 60 fps with HDR10 and 60 to 100 ms latency. · ploud.cloud, 3 Oct 2026
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