Microsoft loyalists may feel betrayed as more Xbox titles become playable on the PS5. However, some gamers are gaining revenge by playing former PlayStation exclusives on Xbox consoles. The Boosteroid cloud gaming service allows streaming select PlayStation games in the Edge browser. Of course, there are caveats, like needing to own a PC port of any PS4 or PS5 title.
Just as Xbox Gaming has gone cross-platform, Sony has increased its presence on PCs. Titles, including God of War Ragnarok, Last of Us Part 1, and Helldivers 2, are available on Steam or the Epic Games Store. Still, Sony has tried to prevent any cloud gaming service from streaming these titles on Xbox consoles. Nvidia GeForce Now has an Xbox app, but the service doesn’t offer PlayStation exclusives.
Instead of an app, Boosteroid relies on the Edge browser, accessible on Xbox consoles. Gamers must subscribe to the service for $7-$10 monthly and own the PlayStation game on Steam or another compatible marketplace. With a fast enough internet connection, gamers can play titles like God of War Ragnarok in 4K and up to 120 fps. Some gamers have posted success stories on Reddit, reporting reasonable latency.
Critics may argue that using Boosteroid on an Xbox isn’t that appealing. Gamers still need to buy a PlayStation exclusive on PCs and a monthly subscription, so they aren’t saving much in costs. Also, the selection of compatible titles doesn’t include console-only games like Gran Turismo 7. Nevertheless, for cloud gaming supporters, it bypasses the need for a powerful gaming PC.
Considering the GeForce Now restrictions, the above workaround may not work much longer. Until then, the Xbox Series X|S has unexpectedly become more versatile.
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