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Steam Deck gets one of PS Portal’s key features

The Steam Deck has gained a key feature of the PS Portal, allowing users to stream PS5 games without a console.

By · Published August 10, 2026 at 16:46 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 17:41 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Eurogamer.net · tbreak.com · TheGamer · Notebookcheck · VideoCardz.com.

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📍 Aftermath

A new cloud-streaming app allowed Steam Deck users to access PS5 games without a console, replicating a key feature previously associated with the PS Portal. Coverage of the development quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the long-term status or support of the application.

Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

The Steam Deck now supports cloud streaming of PS5 games, mimicking a key feature of the PS Portal. This change comes from a new app that enables the handheld device to stream games from a PS5 console without needing the console itself. Coverage from Eurogamer.net and tbreak.com notes that the app, called Asobi, is free to use.

However, the reporting does not specify whether this feature will be officially supported by Sony or if it will remain a third-party solution. The app's functionality and long-term viability are also unclear. VideoCardz.com and Notebookcheck both mention that the app allows for cloud streaming of owned PS5 games, but do not specify if there are any limitations or requirements for using this feature.

The app's performance and user experience have not been detailed in the current reporting.

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Questions people are asking

What is the new feature added to the Steam Deck?

The Steam Deck can now stream PS5 games via cloud streaming, similar to the PS Portal.

Is the app that enables this feature free?

Yes, the Asobi app is free to use.

Does Sony officially support this feature?

Coverage does not yet specify whether Sony officially supports this feature.

Topics

Steam Deck PS Portal cloud streaming PS5 Asobi app

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