The leaks and rumours were true: PS Portal has received a huge update which adds the ability to stream games directly to it via the cloud.

The update is going live today, enabling 2802 games to be streamed directly to the handheld device without the need for a PS5. In case you didn’t know, previously you could only stream games to the PS Portal from your PS5 via the Remote Play system, but now that limitation has been removed.

There is one big caveat, though – you’ll need an active PlayStation Plus Premium membership. That does mean that a bunch of games in your PlayStation Game Catalog will also be streamable, too.

Interestingly, the official announcement post contains this bit of text: “We’ll keep working to expand the ways you can enjoy your PS5 library, and we look forward to sharing more updates in the future.”

That’s interesting because it may tie into the recent discovery of a new “Cross-Buy” logo which has been found on the PS5.

The update also includes a few other bits and bobs:

• “3D Audio Support: 3D Audio is now available during Remote Play and Cloud Streaming on supported games, when using a compatible audio device. Immerse yourself in spatial sound with wired headphones or a compatible PlayStation Link wireless audio device such as the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset.”

• “Passcode Lock: Protect your device by setting a passcode on your PS Portal.
  • To set a passcode, go to Settings > System > Passcode.”

• “Network Status Screen: A stable internet connection is essential to ensure the best experience on PS Portal. You can now quickly check your connection quality with an easy-to-access status view.
  • During Cloud Streaming or Remote Play, open the Quick menu and go to Troubleshoot > Show Network Status.”
• “In-Game Store: In-game purchases are now supported during Cloud Streaming. You can purchase add-on items and in-game currencies without leaving your game session, and receive benefits instantly.”
• “Accessibility Options: Enable new accessibility options during Cloud Streaming, such as screen reader and adjustable text size.
  • Go to Settings > Cloud Streaming > Accessibility Settings for Cloud Streaming.
  • These settings will only apply to select screens during Cloud Streaming. You can continue to access the PS5 console’s settings menu to adjust accessibility settings during Remote Play.”
• “Game Invitations: Receive game invites from friends that are playing the same game during Cloud Streaming, and join a multiplayer session directly from the Quick menu.”