A game-changing feature for the PlayStation Portal may be arriving soon, according to a PS App leak. Screenshots from multiple PS Store listings reveal that PS Plus Premium subscribers could soon stream their owned digital games directly to the Portal—eliminating the need for a PS5 console and transforming the handheld into a standalone cloud gaming device.
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PlayStation Portal Cloud Streaming: What’s Changing
| Feature | Current State | Leaked Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Play | Stream from your PS5 | Unchanged |
| Cloud Streaming | PS Plus catalog games only | Any owned digital game |
| PS5 Requirement | Required for most games | Not required for owned games |
| Subscription | PS Plus Premium | PS Plus Premium (still required) |
| Games Affected | Game Catalog titles | All purchased PS4/PS5 digital games |
| Leak Source | PS App store listings | Deliver at All Costs, Dead Space, Outer Worlds 2 |
The Leaked Store Message
Reddit user GetTheWetsOn discovered text on multiple PS Store game pages stating: “Buy this game, and then stream and play instantly on PS Portal or PS5 (only with PS Plus Premium).” This message appeared on titles including Deliver at All Costs, Dead Space remake, and The Outer Worlds 2 before Sony removed it.
The confirmation appearing on multiple game store pages makes this unlikely to be a mistake, suggesting Sony is preparing to expand the Portal’s cloud streaming capabilities beyond the current PS Plus Game Catalog limitation.
Current Limitations vs. Future Potential
Currently, the PlayStation Portal offers two streaming methods: Remote Play from your PS5, and cloud streaming of select PS Plus Premium Game Catalog titles. Players who wanted to cloud stream games like Silent Hill f to their Portal cannot currently do so, but can stream Cyberpunk 2077 if it’s in the Game Catalog.
The leaked feature would let players purchase any PS4 or PS5 digital game and stream it via Sony’s cloud servers directly to Portal—no PS5 console required. As long as you have Wi-Fi and PS Plus Premium, you could instantly load your entire purchased library.
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Could This Make PS5 Redundant?
The PlayStation Portal costs less than half the price of a PS5, and while PS Plus Premium adds ongoing costs, the total investment remains significantly lower. This could make the Portal a compelling entry point for PlayStation gaming, though it relies entirely on streaming and lacks native game storage.
Sony has repeatedly stated the company is looking into expanding the Portal’s functionality since its surprising popularity following the November 2023 launch. This leak suggests that expansion is imminent, potentially arriving before Sony’s rumored PS6 handheld.
FAQs
When will PlayStation Portal get cloud streaming for owned games?
No official date confirmed; the leak suggests it’s in development for PS Plus Premium subscribers.
Will I need a PS5 to use this feature?
No, the leaked feature allows streaming owned games directly from cloud servers without a PS5.
