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- PlayStation has launched a new streaming service for Portal and PS5 aimed at gamers with a PS Plus Premium subscription.
- It already boasts a roster of 2845 games, which is much bigger compared to Xbox Cloud Gaming offerings.
- This has made fans believe that PlayStation will soon become a stronger force in the streaming space than Xbox.
The console market has changed drastically, and every major platform owner is adapting in their own way. While Xbox has gone multiplatform, PlayStation is aiming for a more hybrid approach. However, it’s become clear that Sony wants to dominate Xbox wholly.
The publisher has launched a new streaming service that supports PS5 and Portal for gamers with a PlayStation Plus Premium membership. This appears to be a direct response to the popular Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
Why it matters: Sony’s new streaming service suggests that it wants to dominate Microsoft’s position in the cloud market after gaining Xbox exclusives for its PlayStation ecosystem.
The official Sony blog reveals that the “Find games to stream” service already boasts a staggering 2845 supported titles. Despite the platform limits, this service already offers far more than Xbox Cloud Gaming’s 2107 offerings, despite its long head start.
These titles can be streamed directly on the PS Plus PC app, not requiring Portal in the process. Additionally, the new PlayStation cloud system makes the $200 handheld more justified, as gamers no longer need to rely on the PS5 for AAA gaming on the go.
A recent datamine also revealed that Sony is working on a cross-buy system, an alternative to Xbox’s popular Play Anywhere service. It is expected to let players with PS5-owned games enjoy them without additional purchases on PC and the rumored handheld.
These strategic moves have made users argue that Sony is trying to outshine Xbox in all its areas of strength to gain an undeniable leading position over time in the industry.
On a side note, Xbox says its biggest competition is social media and movies instead of another console.
Do you think the new PlayStation streaming service will continue to gain on Xbox Cloud Gaming? Will Sony also leave Microsoft behind in the streaming market? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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