You Can Play PS5 Games on Steam Deck Without Owning a PlayStation 5 Console

Buying a PlayStation 5 console in this climate isn’t for everyone, and there are other hardware options available, such as the Steam Deck. If you’ve ever dreamed of playing PS5 games on your Steam Deck, then it’s time to wake up.

The Steam Deck is a beast. A powerhouse. Valve‘s extensive catalog of games and world-renowned storefront weren’t enough for the company, which is why it made a kickass console. But, as a consumer, when you only own one brand, you can’t help but peek over the wall to see what you’re missing out on.

A new app makes it so that if you want to play certain PlayStation games on your Steam Deck, you can…for a price.

Steam Deck Unofficial App Lets You Play PS5 Games

Atsu riding her horse looking over a large forested area and a mountain in the background in Ghost of Yotei.

Asobi: Remote Play is a new, unofficial third-party app that lets you enjoy select PlayStation games on Steam Deck, without owning PS hardware.

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You don’t need a PS5 console, which is great, considering the price increases.

There are two requirements you need to tick off: You need a valid PS Plus Premium Membership and a PSN account.

Once you have these, you can download Asobi: Remote Play. A public playtest began on August 7, and the app has a litany of features, per its Steam page:

Connect to your own PS4 or PS5 console for remote streaming

Sync app settings and console profiles across your devices

Multiple local profiles for different users or setups

1080p / 30 fps SDR streaming

Automatic bitrate adjustment based on your network

Internet remote streaming support

Console registration flow for supported consoles

Optional cloud-streaming compatibility where available (“PlayStation Plus Premium subscription required for cloud streaming”)

There are a ton of other extras which require: ‘A single in-app purchase.’

1. Full controller support

2. HDR video support

3. 1080p / 60 fps streaming

4. Upscaling up to 4K on supported displays

5. Up to 120 fps output on supported monitors

6. Low-latency modes

7. Manual bitrate control

8. Experimental FEC mode for unstable Wi-Fi networks

9. Audio delay and behavior settings

10. Controller haptics

11. Zoom & Pan for a full-screen experience

12. On-screen lightbar-style status indicator

13. On-device gyro input support

14. On-device haptic feedback

There are obvious question marks surrounding the app and its sustainability, especially if people are playing PlayStation games that would ordinarily require PS devices.

Will you be downloading the app?