Introduction : a fresh breath for cloud gaming
Video game streaming on portable devices has long been dominated by dedicated consoles. Today, Asobi: Remote Play opens an unexpected door: stream PS Plus Premium titles straight to your Steam Deck without owning a PS5.
This article walks you through this innovation, its benefits, how it works and how to take advantage of the free trial offer. Prepare your Deck, activate your PS Plus Premium subscription, and let the magic happen.
1. What is Asobi: Remote Play?
Asobi is a cloud streaming app developed by Ichenzo that lets users connect to Sony’s infrastructure to play PS4/5 games via the cloud. Unlike traditional solutions, it requires no physical console.
The app installs on Steam Deck, Steam Machine or any compatible Linux device, delivering a native and smooth experience thanks to the integrated Proton engine.
Key Features
Main features of Asobi include support for PS Plus Premium, high-definition streaming, and control via keyboard or Steam controllers. The app also supports simultaneous streaming to multiple screens.
2. The role of PS Plus Premium in this new ecosystem
The PS Plus Premium service gives access to a cloud catalogue of roughly 200 games at no extra cost beyond the monthly subscription. With Asobi, these titles become available on your Deck with just a few clicks.
Authentication is done via your PSN account; no direct console connection is required, making setup much easier for non‑PS5 users.
3. Installing and configuring the app
To install Asobi on Steam Deck, download the .deb file from Ichenzo’s official repository and then use dpkg -i in the terminal. The interface launches automatically after a reboot.
Set up your profile by entering your PSN credentials and enable the “Cloud Gaming” option in the app settings. You can also adjust resolution, bitrate and frame rate to match your network connection.
4. User experience: gameplay and performance
Tests show that streaming has no noticeable latency on a 5G or Wi‑Fi 6 connection within 30 m of the router. Graphics remain faithful to PlayStation standards thanks to H.264/HEVC encoding.
The Steam controller offers responsive control, and the app provides shortcuts for full‑screen mode or muting interface sound, enhancing immersion.
5. Comparison with other cloud gaming solutions
- GeForce Now: limited selection of PlayStation games via emulation.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming: no PS Plus catalogue.
- Asobi: Remote Play: full access to the PS Plus Premium catalogue without a console.
This comparison highlights Asobi’s unique positioning, combining Sony’s rich catalogue with Steam devices’ flexibility.
Conclusion and call to action
“Cloud gaming is no longer reserved for big platforms. With Asobi, your Steam Deck becomes a portable PlayStation console.”
You now have all the keys to turn your Deck into a true PS Plus gaming machine. Sign up for the free trial, launch the app and let cloud power surprise you.
Don’t wait: download Asobi today, activate your PS Plus Premium subscription and play your favourite games wherever you are. Join the community of players who have already taken the step into a new era of mobile gaming.
