Cloud gaming has been picking up ever since Internet speeds became higher worldwide. Sony, a key player in the cloud gaming market, is giving PS Plus Premium subscribers something big: a cloud streaming beta with 4K resolution. They talked about this in June, and now it’s here. Players can now use this feature for PS Plus games, some game trials, and a few digital PS5 games they have. This means no more waiting forever for downloads and saving some space on your console.
In contrast, Xbox Cloud Gaming is limited to 1080p
A leaked PlayStation email said, “We’re testing PS5 cloud streaming, and your feedback is important.” Right now, only some people got invited to try it out using special codes. The final version might be a bit different from what they’re testing.
A gamer, ArashiGames, tried out God of War: Ragnarok in 4K and said it worked well. He also mentioned a new section in the PS+ menu for streaming PS5 games. You just pick the game, and it starts in seconds. Some other games you can stream include Horizon Forbidden West, Fortnite, Destiny 2, and Death Stranding.
This 4K streaming could make Sony more popular than Xbox Cloud Gaming, which only goes up to 1080p. Sony’s also got another thing coming: the “Project Q” handheld device. It’s got a screen that’s 8 inches and streams in 1080p. It mostly streams games from your console, but might also support this new cloud streaming.
Only PS Plus Premium members, who pay $18 each month, can use this new streaming. They’ve had game streaming before for PS4, PS3, and some old-school games. You can play these games on a PS5, PS4, or computer. It looks like Sony’s making some smart moves in the gaming world.
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