Summary
- 33 PS1 and PSP classics have been added to the PlayStation Portal Cloud Streaming beta library.
- Newly added titles include Ape Escape, Syphon Filter, Twisted Metal, and Wild Arms.
- PlayStation is rumored to be working on a new handheld device.
33 PlayStation Classic games have been added to the PlayStation Portal Cloud Streaming beta roster. Many gamers are happy with the PlayStation Portal as a PS5 accessory, but building upon its offerings with cloud gaming may end up being more impactful than some predict. PlayStation may be using this opportunity to make the Portal a more competitive handheld device while also making sure its next portable system has a library ready to go on day one.
The PlayStation Portal's 2023 release left the more critical members of its audience a bit confused about the long-term potential for the hardware. Although the Portal is an exciting accessory, requiring a PlayStation 5 connection to access most of its available library could leave the device dated when Sony is ready to move on to the next generation. Regardless, the PS Portal proved to be a hit, and Sony appears conscious of the device's largest drawbacks, using its growing Cloud Gaming services as a fitting solution.
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A report from Cloud Dosage alerted many gamers to the news that the PlayStation Portal Cloud Streaming beta library has been strengthened with 33 classic PS1 and PSP games. PlayStation Plus Premium users will be able to stream these titles directly on the PS Portal without having to use their PlayStation 5 systems. This expanded catalog includes games like Ape Escape, Syphon Filter, and LocoRoco Midnight Carnival.
New Classics on PlayStation Portal Cloud Gaming Beta
- The Legend of Dragoon
- Ape Escape
- Ape Escape on the Loose
- Ape Escape Academy
- Ape Academy 2
- Hot Shots Golf
- Hot Shots Golf 2
- Twisted Metal
- Twisted Metal 2
- Pinball Heroes
- Syphon Filter
- Syphon Filter 2
- Syphon Filter 3
- Syphon Filter – Logan’s Shadow
- Syphon Filter Dark Mirror
- echochrome
- echoshift
- I.Q. Intelligent Qube
- Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light
- Jet Moto
- No Heroes Allowed!
- Wild Arms
- Wild Arms 2
- Killzone: Liberation
- LocoRoco Midnight Carnival
- MediEvil: Resurrection
- Kurushi Final: Mental Blocks
- Super Stardust Portable
- Gravity Crash Portable
- Kingdom of Paradise
- Pursuit Force
- Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
- Jumping Flash
Sony seems particularly quiet about these updates, seemingly just boosting the PlayStation Portal's capabilities and moving on to other things. However, this could be the next step to even more exciting updates for gamers. Cloud gaming is popular, with services like Xbox Cloud Gaming taking off and largely signaling Microsoft's next steps in the video game world, but a significant cut of gamers still haven't adopted the tech as a mainstay.
The fact that the PlayStation Portal is more capable of directly streaming titles could imply that PlayStation is figuring out how to get even more demanding titles on the platform while ensuring smooth gameplay. Although the PlayStation 5 is still the main pillar of support for the Portal, PlayStation is likely working on another Portable system to draw in a wider audience. Ensuring that PlayStation Cloud Gaming Beta is functioning without a hitch across devices could leave a huge catalog open to gamers by the time the company is ready to show off its next portable system. In the meantime, this is great news for Portal players who are looking for ways to enjoy more games without relying on the PS5.
PlayStation Portal
- Playing Time
- 6-8 hours
- Brand
- PlayStation
- Weight
- 529g
- Headset Compatibility
- 3.5mm, PlayStation Link
- Display
- 8-inch LCD
- Output resolution
- 1080p