Sony is enhancing the PlayStation Portal experience for users engaged in its Cloud Streaming Beta with a new update rolling out later today. This update introduces several user experience and functionality improvements to the remote play system's cloud capabilities.
A significant feature being added is the ability to sort games within the Cloud Streaming Beta catalog. Players can now organize their games by Name, Release Date, or according to which titles were most recently added to PlayStation Plus, making navigation and selection more intuitive and user-friendly.
Another exciting addition is the ability to capture gameplay during a Cloud Streaming session. Users can utilize the familiar create menu options to access the menu, take screenshots, or record video clips. According to the PlayStation blog, these video clips can be recorded in up to 1920x1080 resolution and can last up to three minutes.
Gameplay will now pause when you open the PS Portal quick menu, enter rest mode using the power button, or if a system error message appears. However, the rest mode pause is limited to 15 seconds; if the Portal remains in rest mode beyond this duration, the cloud streaming session will disconnect. It's important to note that pause functionality will not be available during online multiplayer sessions.Additional updates include a queue system for when the streaming server reaches capacity, notifications for inactivity, and user feedback tools. Sony has committed to continuously enhancing the platform based on user input.
The Cloud Streaming Beta is exclusively available to PlayStation Plus Premium members, enabling them to enjoy select PS5 games from the PS Plus Catalog via cloud streaming on the PS Portal. An update last year transformed the Portal into more of a standalone cloud streaming device, and Sony appears set on further refining this feature.
As cloud streaming becomes increasingly integral to the gaming ecosystem, it will be fascinating to observe how Sony's offering develops in conjunction with the PlayStation Portal. The ability to capture numerous screenshots during streaming sessions is certainly a welcome addition for gamers.
