When PlayStation first released the PlayStation Portal, I’ll be honest, I thought it was a waste of money. It felt like an overpriced device that needed a PlayStation 5 just to function, making it little more than a glorified controller. Nearly two years later, PlayStation has mostly gotten its act together. With its latest update that lets players stream PS5 games directly from the cloud, the Portal has finally become something even non-PS5 owners might want to pick up.
Sony has announced one of the biggest updates yet for the PlayStation Portal remote player, expanding how players experience PS5 titles anywhere. Starting November 5, PlayStation Plus Premium members will officially gain access to PS5 Cloud Streaming directly on the PlayStation Portal, along with several quality-of-life improvements. This comes a year after Cloud Streaming first arrived on the Portal back in 2024.
This latest update marks a major leap forward, allowing subscribers to stream digital PS5 games from the cloud without needing to connect to their home console through Remote Play.
PlayStation Plus Premium members can now stream select PS5 titles from their digital library. At launch, thousands of games support the feature, including Astro Bot, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fortnite, Ghost of Yōtei, Grand Theft Auto V, and Resident Evil 4.
The update also extends to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, giving players access to hundreds of additional titles like Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarök, Hogwarts Legacy, Sword of the Sea, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered. These games can be streamed instantly without downloading or linking directly to a console, making it easier than ever to jump in and start playing. Here’s a full list of streamable games.
With this feature, the PlayStation Portal finally feels like a true portable PS5 experience. As long as you have a solid Wi-Fi connection, you can play from anywhere without worrying about whether your console is on or available. Everything runs through Sony’s cloud servers, offering a smooth, low-latency experience that feels surprisingly close to playing directly on a console.
For current owners, this update makes the Portal a much more versatile device. Instead of relying only on local Remote Play, players can now access their PS5 library or Game Catalog titles even when the console is off. It’s a big win for anyone who travels often or shares their console at home.
Granted, it still doesn’t support local installs that many Portal owners have been asking for, which simply isn’t possible because of the lack of onboard storage. You’ll still be dependent on your internet connection, and you’ll still need a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Even so, this is a big step in the right direction.
I’m glad I didn’t sell my PlayStation Portal, as I almost did. Now I can use it freely without needing my PS5 to be turned on, and my family no longer wonders why the TV and console are running by themselves.
Fantastic!
