PlayStation Plus Premium" PS5 titles now support streaming play! List of Q&A to answer your questions about the service

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) launched PlayStation 5 cloud streaming service for "PlayStation Plus Premium" subscribers today, October 17, 2023 (Tuesday), ahead of other services in Japan.

The PlayStation 5 cloud streaming service, which started on October 17 (Tue.) for "PlayStation Plus Premium" subscribers, allows users to access PlayStation 5 titles obtained through PlayStation Plus' "Game Catalog" (*1) and "Game Trials". In addition to the titles available through the PlayStation Plus "Game Catalog" (*1) and "Game Trials," users will be able to use the streaming service with any eligible PS5 titles purchased from PlayStation Store.

Below is the Q&A information posted on the PlayStation Blog for your reference.

PlayStation 5 Cloud Streaming Service Q&A

What PlayStation Plus plans do I need to subscribe to in order to use Cloud Streaming?

Cloud streaming is available by subscribing to PlayStation Plus Premium, which is available in the following countries and regions.

Japan, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Where will streaming be shown when available?

If you have a game hub for the game or the game has already been added to your PS5 game library, you can access it by selecting "Streaming" from the game library.

What titles are eligible for the PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streaming service?

The following platforms are eligible for the PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streaming service. Whether or not cloud streaming is supported depends on each title.

Titles from the original PlayStation, PlayStation2, PlayStation3, and PSP (PlayStation Portable) included in the "Classics Catalog".
PlayStation4 and PS5 titles included in the Game Catalog
PS5 titles included in the Game Trials section
Eligible PS5 digital titles (titles purchased or obtained through PS Store and added to the game library)

Can I stream PS5 games using my PS4 console?

At the time of service launch, streaming of PS5 titles will be available only if you have subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium on your PS5 console.

Can I stream PlayStation VR2 games?

Cloud streaming is not compatible with PS VR2 titles.

Can I also stream packaged PS5 games?

Cloud Streaming is only available for digital PS5 titles.

Can I stream games included in Free Play?

PS5 titles that are included in Free Play and support streaming can be streamed as long as you have subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium and have added the game to your library during the subscription period.

What is the difference between the cloud streaming service for "PlayStation Plus Premium" subscribers and Remote Play?

Remote Play is a feature that allows you to access and play games on your PS5 via the PS Remote Play app on your smartphone or PC. In order to play a game via Remote Play, the title must be downloaded to your PS5 system. Cloud Streaming is a feature that allows you to play a game without downloading it to your PS5 system. Cloud Streaming is not available during Remote Play.

Is the PlayStation Portal Remote Player compatible with the titles included in the PlayStation Plus "Game Catalog" and "Classics Catalog"?

PlayStation Portal Remote Player is a product that allows you to play titles already installed on your PS5 system via Wi-Fi connection using the Remote Play feature.

Titles included in the PlayStation Plus "Game Catalog" and "Classics Catalog" can be enjoyed on PlayStation Portal Remote Player by installing them on your PS5 system, but PlayStation Portal Remote Cloud streaming is not available on PlayStation Portal Remote Player.

What resolutions are supported?

When streaming PS5 titles, you are free to choose from multiple resolution options, supporting 60fps, SDR and HDR. Below are the recommended transmission speeds for each resolution.

2160p (4K) - 52 mbps or higher recommended
1440p - 38 mbps or higher recommended
1080p (Full HD) - 23 mbps or higher recommended
720p (HD) - 13 mbps or higher recommended
A TV or PC monitor compatible with each resolution is required. Internet connection speed of at least 5 mbps is required. 1080p requires 15 mbps, and 4K requires 38 mbps or higher.

Can I purchase DLC and additional content from streaming PS5 titles?

DLC and additional content for supported PS5 titles can be purchased and used while streaming. Content is available immediately after purchase on the PS Store.

How will my game save data be saved when I stream a PS5 title without downloading it?

Saved data is automatically synchronized across all devices via cloud storage. This makes it easy and seamless to switch between downloaded titles, cloud streaming gameplay, and multiple devices.

If I choose streaming instead of downloading, can I transfer the saved game data from the "Game Trial" to the purchased full version?

Yes, you can transfer your trophies and saved data when you purchase the full version of the game, just as you did when you downloaded the game trial.

Also, any trophies you have earned will be recorded in your PlayStation Network profile, even if you do not purchase the title. If you decide to purchase a title later, you can continue to earn trophies from the trophies you earned the last time you played the game.

What is the difference between playing downloaded PS5 games and streaming PS5 games?

Streaming games will provide the same gaming experience as downloading games, except that saved data will be stored in cloud storage instead of on the SSD of your PS5 system.

1 Titles offered may vary by region and subscription plan.
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