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Sony PlayStation Portal Adds PS5 Game Streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium Subscribers

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PlayStation Portal finally gets Cloud Streaming for PS Plus Premium subscribers - IG News

Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld is evolving into a more independent gaming device with a major new update, nearly two years after its initial launch. The update enables PlayStation Plus Premium members to stream PS5 games directly from the cloud, removing the need to connect to a PS5 console. Alongside cloud streaming, the update introduces a redesigned interface, 3D audio support, enhanced accessibility options, and other quality-of-life improvements designed to elevate the overall gaming experience.

Starting November 5 at 6 PM PT (November 6, 7:30 AM IST), PlayStation Portal owners can enjoy thousands of PS5 titles via cloud streaming, marking the end of a year-long beta program. This update represents a significant step forward for the streaming-only handheld launched in November 2023, allowing users to play games without a linked console for the first time.

The update gives players access to major PS5 titles such as Grand Theft Auto V, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Resident Evil 4, Astro Bot, Ghost of Yōtei, Borderlands 4, and Fortnite. In addition, games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Classics Catalogue, including Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War Ragnarök, and Sword of the Sea, can now be streamed directly on the device.

These new features make the PlayStation Portal a more versatile gaming solution for subscribers, offering on-the-go access to a vast library of titles while maintaining high-quality gameplay. By combining cloud streaming with interface improvements and immersive audio support, Sony has significantly enhanced the handheld experience, further blurring the lines between console and portable gaming.

PlayStation Plus Expands August Lineup With Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Sword of the Sea

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The August PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles, including Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Sword of the Sea, will be available to play starting August 19. Devamını Oku

Sony Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast, Cites Lower Tariff Impact and Strong Gaming Performance

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Sony has increased its full-year operating profit forecast by 4% to 1.33 trillion yen ($9.01 billion), driven by a smaller-than-expected impact from U.S. tariffs and strong sales in its gaming division.

The company now anticipates tariffs will reduce profits by 70 billion yen, down from the 100 billion yen estimated in May. CFO Lin Tao noted that tariff rates remain fluid, especially regarding product-specific duties, and expects further uncertainty and potential tariff impacts in the second half of the fiscal year.

Sony’s gaming segment showed significant strength, with operating profit more than doubling to 148 billion yen in the April-June quarter. The rise was fueled by increased sales of network services and third-party games. The company sold 2.5 million PlayStation 5 consoles in the quarter, marking a 4% year-on-year increase. New game releases like “Death Stranding 2: On The Beach” received positive reviews, while “Ghost of Yotei” is scheduled for October.

Shares rose 4% following the earnings announcement, contributing to a roughly 15% gain in Sony’s stock year-to-date. Analysts observe Sony’s growing dominance in high-fidelity gaming, competing more directly with PC gaming than Xbox.

Sony also announced plans to reduce its stake in its financial services unit to below 20%, with a partial spin-off and Tokyo listing scheduled for September 29.