# PlayCloud - Gaming console

> Play local multiplayer games in front of the TV with friends

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playcloud.console](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playcloud.console)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playcloud.console`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PlayCloud
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 243,108
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (500 ratings)
- **Version:** 387
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-27
- **First published:** 2022-09-30
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playcloud.console)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/playcloudpp](https://sites.google.com/view/playcloudpp)

## Description

PlayCloud is an innovative browser-based virtual gaming console that allows you to enjoy local multiplayer games on your TV using just your smartphone as a controller. Simply connect to the console via the website, use the PlayCloud app, and turn your phone into a game controller for seamless gaming experiences with friends and family.

Featuring games that support up to 8 players, PlayCloud offers cooperative, competitive, and party games without the need for physical controllers or game downloads. All games run in the cloud, ensuring free, fun, and hassle-free multiplayer gaming sessions. Connect using a simple code or QR code, play on your PC or TV, and host unforgettable game nights effortlessly. Get PlayCloud now and start your virtual console experience!

## Rankings

- #144,663 — Overall
- #30 — console

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise that the app is free and delivers a fun cloud-gaming experience, often compared favorably to AirConsole. Repeated complaints are a small game library, lack of FPS/shooter titles, and absence from TV/Google Play TV store. Overall fans like the concept and gameplay but want more and better-quality games plus TV support.

### Pros

- Free to use / no cost to play
- Solid cloud-gaming experience with fun/great games
- Comparable to AirConsole — a free alternative for party/multiplayer play

### Cons

- Small game library / too few titles available
- Missing FPS/shooter games and requested genres
- Not available on TV / users want Google Play Store TV support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playcloud.console)