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You can now stream PS Plus games to Steam Deck without owning a PS5 - and without buying a PS Portal
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Asobi: Remote Play, a new cloud-streaming app, has entered public playtesting, allowing users to stream PlayStation games to Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other SteamOS/Linux devices without needing a PS5.
- The app supports PS Plus Premium cloud streaming, enabling players with an active subscription to access the cloud game catalog directly, a significant upgrade from previous console-dependent streaming options.
- During the playtest, all premium features such as 60fps, HDR, 4K upscaling, and manual bitrate control are unlocked for free, with the free version reverting to 1080p/30fps after the test ends; pricing for full premium access remains unannounced.
- Asobi is independent of Sony, PlayStation, Valve, and Steam, and while a Windows version is planned, it is not yet available.
- Sony’s own PS Portal device offers similar cloud streaming capabilities via PlayStation Plus Premium, allowing gameplay without a PS5 and access to popular titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
