Sony Interactive Entertainment’s recent announcement of the “Beta Program at PlayStation” has stirred up excitement. But it’s one specific inclusion that’s truly piquing our interest: “user experience features on PlayStation.com.” Could this be the subtle signal that PlayStation is finally gearing up for browser-based cloud gaming?
The new beta program, designed to streamline participation in various PlayStation tests, covers a broad spectrum. From PS5 console features to the PlayStation App. However, the mention of PlayStation.com opens up a world of possibilities, particularly for cloud gaming enthusiasts.
PlayStation are continually making waves in the cloud gaming arena. With the recent addition of over 350 games added to the cloud (in one go). The inclusion of cloud games as part of the PlayStation Plus catalogue. As well as the ongoing Beta for the Portal and the ability for that to stream games without the need of a PS5.
The Browser Frontier: A Game-Changer for PlayStation?
The dream of playing PlayStation titles directly through a web browser has always been wanted. While PlayStation Plus Premium offers cloud streaming, but is currently a very fractured ecosystem. Some games can be played on PS4, PS5, Windows and PS Portal. Others can only be played via PS5. Some can be played everywhere BUT the Portal. Integrating PlayStation.com into the beta program suggests a potential shift towards a more accessible, browser-based experience. And hopefully, more unified.
The inclusion of PlayStation.com in the beta program is a tantalizing hint of what’s to come. While official confirmation is still awaited, the potential for browser-based cloud gaming on PlayStation.com is undeniable. It’s a move that could reshape the PlayStation experience, making it more accessible, convenient, and competitive than ever before.
It’s free to join and registration will begin to open up globally starting today at playstation.com/beta-program-at-playstation/. Please check back later if the page is not yet available in your region.
We will certainly be keeping a keen eye on this story and we all hope that it happens sooner, rather than later.
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