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Sony is making some serious moves with its cloud streaming test. In January, the PlayStation makers hinted at a possible streaming service and things are looking good as of now. With the console wars raging, Sony’s attempts for 4K cloud streaming on the PS5 will surely tilt things their way.
Since the Beta test was revealed, fans can’t stop to know more about the results. Many believe that Sony may make it possible for more users to join in on the fun and experience 4K streaming on their PlayStation consoles. A number of users received invites to test 4K streaming on their consoles earlier today and the community is understandably curious about how things will pan out.
Cloud streaming finally arrives for PlayStation 5 users
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With cloud-based gaming becoming a major feature of the gaming industry, Sony naturally wants a piece of the action. With the beta tests in progress, PlayStation users will soon be able to play PS5-supported titles from anywhere and on any device. Despite Sony’s plans for cloud streaming being hinted at in January, nothing official was known till June. “When this feature launches, cloud game streaming for supported PS5 titles will be available for use directly on your PS5 console“, wrote the official PlayStation Twitter handle. Fans inferred that this means downloading games to the console won’t be necessary anymore to play their favorite titles.
PS5's Cloud Streaming Beta is Now Live, Supports 4Khttps://t.co/MJ6nMBcbJC
— Insider Gaming (@InsiderGamingIG) August 8, 2023
The decision comes as a result of Sony’s goal to make the PlayStation Plus experience better for users. With this new feature being in the test phase, fans believe that PlayStation 5 experience will be significantly enhanced. While it is still unsure as to what “4K” means, fans are just happy that Sony is trying to make cloud streaming a reality on its flagship console. Many believe that 4K will be rendering quality for the streamed video, while others speculate the feature will be exclusive to 4K resolution titles.
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Among the first titles declared to be included in the feature are Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok.
Fans can’t keep calm and want more details
Since the reveal, fans obviously can’t contain their excitement as to what the beta tests will result in. This guy thinks Sony is on the right path.
This is a great step in the right direction. We just need Microsoft to catch up with this
— Solo-nite 🇺🇦 💙💛 (@solo_nite) August 8, 2023
An user still sounds skeptical about Sony’s new feature.
Yeah get back with me when this service gives me Forza Motorsport 8 and Starfield day one🤭
— Markis5150🎮⚾🍕🎵 (@Markis5150) August 8, 2023
Another user has suddenly found a to avoid some extra expenses.
YES I just need this to be up and running Death Stranding 2 in a couple of years so I don’t have to buy a PS5
— Andre4983 (@Andre4983) August 7, 2023
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This user has some more suggestions for the PS makers.
Sony really needs to add web and mobile support for cloud gaming if they want to be competitive
— C (@rockets_season) August 7, 2023
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What do you think of PlayStation 5 cloud gaming services? Share your thoughts below in the comments.
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