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You Can Play PS Plus Games Without Owning a PS5, but There’s a Catch
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Asobi: Remote Play is a new cloud-streaming app that allows users to stream PS4 and PS5 games to Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other SteamOS/Linux devices without needing to own the consoles.
- The app uniquely enables streaming directly from the PlayStation Plus cloud catalog, requiring only a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription and PSN account, bypassing the need for a physical console.
- Currently in playtest and free to access via Steam with requested entry, Asobi offers premium features like 4K upscaling, haptic feedback, and 1080p/60 fps streaming unlocked until its full release.
- Some users have reported issues with accessing certain games during the testing phase, indicating the app is not yet perfect but shows promise for affordable PlayStation game access on non-console devices.
- Developed by Inside Internet, Asobi presents a cost-effective alternative for gamers to play PlayStation titles without investing in costly hardware.
