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PlayStation Plus PC App Will Go Offline December 10, as Sony Continues to Retreat From PC
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Sony will shut down the PlayStation Plus cloud streaming app for PC on 10 December, ending a way for subscribers to stream PlayStation games on a computer without using a console. The company says it is making the change to focus on experiences used by more members.
Fewer than 0.4% of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members used the app, according to Sony. The closure follows Sony’s recent decision to pull back from releasing single-player games on PC; after 10 December, Remote Play will remain an option, but requires a console on the same network. The article notes that Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now also limit streaming time.
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In short
- PlayStation Plus PC streaming ends on 10 December.
- Sony says fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium members used it.
- Remote Play still requires a console on the same network.
How this story developed
- 15 minutes ago Sony will retire the PlayStation Plus cloud streaming app for PC on 10 December, saying the change will let it focus on experiences wanted by more members.
- 20 minutes ago Sony will shut down the PlayStation Plus cloud streaming app for PC on 10 December, ending a way for subscribers to stream PlayStation games on a computer without using a console.
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