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Ploud

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Spec score 8.6 #13 of 40 in Cloud gaming services

What it is

Ploud rents dedicated physical PlayStation 5 consoles hosted in France for playing games customers already own through their PlayStation Network accounts. It does not provide games. Each customer keeps the same assigned console between sessions and has 200 GB of reserved storage retained between sessions. The stream is specified at 1080p, 60 fps and HDR10, with latency of 60 to 100 ms. Ploud requires a 25 Mbit/s download connection and recommends 40 Mbit/s; its browser eligibility test measures round-trip time, jitter and download speed. On macOS 13 or later, Safari or Chrome can connect, and Windows 10 or 11 users can use Chrome or Edge without installing software. Google TV and Android TV 10+ connect using the free Moonlight app from the Play Store. DualSense controllers work by Bluetooth or USB, and other controllers are supported when recognized by the browser or device. Ploud says its WebRTC transport is encrypted with DTLS-SRTP. The service has not opened yet; launch is planned by invitation to people on the waiting list.

Spec sheet

Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Browser support
Ploud runs in Safari or Chrome on macOS 13 and later, and Chrome or Edge on Windows 10 and 11, without installing software.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Connection requirements
Ploud requires 25 Mbit/s download and recommends 40 Mbit/s; its browser eligibility test measures round-trip time, jitter and download speed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Controller support
DualSense works over Bluetooth or USB, and Ploud also supports controllers recognized by the browser or device.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Dedicated console
A physical PlayStation 5 is assigned to a customer and remains the same between sessions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Free trial
Ploud offers one 30-minute free trial per account.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Game access model
byo_libraryRead 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Game library
Customers bring games they own; Ploud does not supply video games.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
HDR streaming
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Max streaming resolution
1080pRead 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Personal data
Ploud says it does not sell, rent or transfer signup data to third parties, and that its signup database is in Ireland within the EU.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Privacy limits
Ploud says signup does not collect passwords, payment details or IP addresses, and its eligibility test records no IP address or tracking cookie.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Service
Ploud rents dedicated physical PlayStation 5 consoles by the hour, hosted in France, and customers play their own games through their PlayStation Network account.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Service availability
The site says the service has not opened yet and that the launch will proceed through invitations to people on the waiting list.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Storage
Each customer has 200 GB of reserved storage retained between sessions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Supported devices
macOS,Windows,Linux,ChromeOS,Google TV,Android TVRead 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Transport security
The service specifies WebRTC transport encrypted with DTLS-SRTP.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
TV support
Google TV and Android TV 10+ use the free Moonlight app from the Play Store to connect to Ploud.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Video specifications
The stream is specified as 1080p at 60 fps with HDR10 and 60 to 100 ms latency.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud

Plans and prices

Discovery €3.97 a month 30 h of credit; no expiry 30 hours credit · 200 GB reserved storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Campaign €3.10 a month 90 h of credit; no expiry 90 hours credit · 200 GB reserved storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Complete €2.68 a month 160 h of credit; no expiry 160 hours credit · 200 GB reserved storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Free trial Price not published 30 minutes Read 20 Sep 2026 · ploud.cloud
Complete €2.68, paid once €2.68 per hour for 160 hours of credit; credit does not expire 160 h credit · games not included · no subscription Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Campaign €3.10, paid once €3.10 per hour for 90 hours of credit; credit does not expire 90 h credit · games not included · no subscription Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud
Discovery €3.97, paid once €3.97 per hour for 30 hours of credit; credit does not expire 30 h credit · games not included · no subscription Read 3 Oct 2026 · ploud.cloud

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Dedicated console stays the same between sessions.
  • 200 GB of reserved storage is retained.
  • 1080p, 60 fps streaming with HDR10.
  • Supports DualSense over Bluetooth or USB.

Limits

  • Ploud has not opened yet.
  • Customers must bring their own games.
  • Requires 25 Mbit/s download speed.
  • Latency is specified as 60 to 100 ms.

Who it suits

Ploud is for people who own PlayStation games and want to stream them from a dedicated console. It may suit users with a supported browser or TV device, a compatible controller and at least the required download speed.

Verdict

Ploud specifies its streaming setup, device requirements and retained console storage, but it does not supply games. The service has not opened yet, and access is planned through invitations to people on its waiting list.

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