Exciting Update: Enjoy PS Plus Games Without Needing a PS5!

If you’re on the hunt for a fresh app that allows you to stream your PlayStation games without the need for extra hardware, you’re in for a treat: introducing Asobi: Remote Play.

Streaming games to different devices isn’t a novel concept in the gaming world. Devices like the Logitech G Cloud for Xbox and the PS Portal cater to gamers who enjoy flexibility in their gaming experience. However, while Asobi is currently free to access upon request on Steam, it does come with a significant caveat.

Asobi is a new cloud-streaming app that enables players to stream their PS4 and PS5 games to their Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other SteamOS and Linux devices without needing to own those consoles. The standout feature of this app, as noted by some sources, is its capability to stream from the PlayStation Plus cloud without requiring a PS4 or PS5 console.

This means that if a game is available in Sony’s cloud catalog and the user has a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription along with a PSN account, they can stream games directly from PlayStation’s servers to the aforementioned devices. For Steam Deck and Machine users, this presents a more accessible way to enjoy PlayStation titles that might not be available on PC, and it’s budget-friendly too.

Additionally, the app’s developer shared key details about the playtest on the app’s subreddit. They mentioned that all premium features, including 4K upscaling, haptic feedback, controller haptics, and 1080p/60 fps streaming, will be available to all users until the full release hits the Steam Store. More invites are being sent out daily, so if you’ve signed up and haven’t received one yet, just hang tight.

While this all sounds promising, it’s important to approach Asobi with realistic expectations. The app is still in testing, and some users have reported issues with accessing games that should be available.

Nonetheless, Asobi is paving a new path for PlayStation gamers to enjoy their favorite titles without the hefty price tag of a console, especially as prices continue to rise.