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To better help PlayStation 5 users know which of their games are playable on the PlayStation 5’s cloud streaming feature, SIE added a new icon to the console’s user interface. PlayStation 5 owners in North America should look out for a cloud-like symbol with a PS Plus logo underneath their games come October 30. Games with this icon, such asGenshin Impact, NieR Replicant,andCyberpunk 2077,are playable via cloud streaming. They can also play these games in 720p to 4K resolutions, though they must have the recommended internet bandwidth to play them in the resolution they want. For instance, Shuman recommends a bandwidth of 52 Mbps for 4K cloud streaming and 38 Mbps for 1440p.
However, PlayStation 5 users should keep in mind that they need to have a PS Plus Premium subscription to access the new cloud streaming feature and see the new UI icon on their dashboard. Additionally, the PlayStation 5’s cloud streaming feature requires a minimum internet speed of 5 Mbps for it to function. It also doesn’t supportPS VR2 gamesand disc-based PlayStation 5 games. Moreover, only supported PlayStation 5 games available through the Monthly Games will be available for streaming as long as they redeem the game during the month it’s offered.
Nevertheless, the imminent arrival of the PlayStation 5’s cloud streaming feature is a boon to PlayStation 5 users with a PS Plus Premium subscription but can’t upgrade their console’s storage. While SIE letPlayStation 5 users double their console’s storagein a recent update, doing so may be expensive and difficult - they must have the correct SSD and the know-how to install it. This feature lets PlayStation 5 users play games without installing them on their console, allowing them to use the storage they would’ve used for other games or applications.
