Cloud gaming services compared, 2026
Five services dominate cloud gaming in France, from €8.99 to €44.98 per month. None gives access to recent PlayStation 5 exclusives or to GTA 6, for a simple reason: they stream either PC games or a negotiated catalogue.
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Prices, per month
| Service | Monthly price | Model | Notable limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce Now Performance | 10,99 € | Your PC games streamed | 100 h per month since January 2026 |
| GeForce Now Ultimate | 21,99 € | Your PC games streamed | 100 h per month, then a surcharge |
| Boosteroid | 12,89 € | Your PC games streamed | Narrower compatibility catalogue |
| Xbox Game Pass Premium | 12,99 € | Subscription catalogue | The catalogue changes |
| PlayStation Plus Premium | 16,99 € | Subscription catalogue | PlayStation selection, no new releases |
| Shadow PC | 32,99 € | A full Windows PC | No console games |
| Shadow Power | 44,98 € | A full Windows PC | No console games |
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The GeForce Now cap is what is new in 2026: NVIDIA now charges beyond 100 hours a month. For heavy use, the advertised price gap between services no longer tells the main story.
The test that settles it for a PlayStation player
| Game | GeForce Now | Xbox Cloud | PS Plus Premium | Rented PS5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA 6 | No, no PC version | Not listed | No | Yes, with your own copy |
| Marvel's Wolverine | No, console game | No | Not announced | Yes |
| Ghost of Yōtei | No, console game | No | Not announced | Yes |
| Gran Turismo 7 | No, console game | No | No | Yes |
| Astro Bot | No, console game | No | No | Yes |
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The right-hand column is not about a better catalogue, but about a different nature. A physical console has no catalogue: it runs what your account owns. That is what is explained in cloud gaming on PS5.
Subscription versus hours credit
| Monthly subscription | Ploud hours credit | |
|---|---|---|
| You pay | Every month, played or not | Once, up front |
| A month without playing | Billed | Nothing, the credit stays |
| Renewal | Automatic | None |
| What you rent | Access to a catalogue | Time on a machine |
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The two models are not aimed at the same player. A subscription rewards the regular player across a wide catalogue. An hours credit rewards the one who wants to finish a specific title, then stop, without leaving a direct debit running.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest cloud gaming service in 2026?
On the advertised entry price, Xbox Game Pass Essential at €8.99 per month and GeForce Now Performance at €10.99 per month. The real cost depends on how much you play, as GeForce Now has charged beyond 100 hours a month since January 2026.
Can you play GTA 6 on GeForce Now?
No. GeForce Now streams PC games, and GTA 6 has no PC version announced. The service has not listed it.
Does Shadow let you play PS5 games?
No. Shadow rents a Windows PC. PlayStation games cannot be installed on it.
How does Ploud differ from these services?
Ploud rents a dedicated physical PlayStation 5, by the hour, with no catalogue and no subscription. You play your own games, with your PlayStation Network account.
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