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PlayStation announces end of PC streaming in December
PlayStation will retire its PlayStation Plus app for PC on 10 December, ending the ability to stream PlayStation games to computers through the service. The company says the decision reflects low use and allows it to focus on experiences valued by more members.
Less than 0.4% of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members used the PC app, according to PlayStation. The change will not affect memberships or benefits on PS5 and PS4 consoles, and affected users will be notified directly. It also ends a way to play PlayStation console exclusives on PC through streaming, as the company narrows its PC strategy.
In short
- PlayStation Plus PC streaming ends on 10 December.
- Fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium members used the app.
- PS5 and PS4 memberships and benefits are unaffected.
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The case for
Retiring the PC app could be a sensible use of resources if fewer than 0.4% of eligible members used it. PlayStation can focus investment on features that serve more subscribers, while keeping Premium benefits available on PS5 and PS4.
The case against
Ending PC streaming removes a convenient way for subscribers without a PlayStation console to access the game catalogue, including console exclusives. Even a small user group may value that access, and keeping the option could support broader reach for PlayStation games.
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