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Samsung’s GalaxyPlay Link game streaming app is here (Update: And it’s gone)
June 22, 2025
Update, July 16, 2025 (4:32AM ET):Samsung has quietly announced that PlayGalaxy Link will be discontinued, less than a year after its launch. The firm is however directing users to try out PlayGalaxy partnerParsec’s game streaming service. Read the full article overhere.
Original article, August 04, 2025 (08:30 PM ET):At its Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked event, Samsung revealed only a preview ofGalaxyPlay Link, its new game streaming service.TechCrunchthen reported that it will officially launch in the first two weeks of September, and it will be released in the form of a free downloadable app. This will allow game streaming from users’ PCs to theirSamsung Galaxy Note 10.
The outlet added that in November, the service will land for theSamsung Galaxy S10 familyand will be coming to other Samsung devices in the near future. Samsung itself confirmed in December that the service is also available on Galaxy Note 9, the Galaxy S9 series, the Galaxy A90, and theGalaxy Fold.
The PC will need to be running Windows 10, and the gameplay will be streamed simultaneously across both devices. To accomplish this, GalaxyPlay Link leverages technology developed by gaming startupParsec. Check it out in action below:
Over the years, Samsung has proven that it cares about mobile gaming. ItsGame Launcherapplication and previouspartnership with Epic Gamesproves that. But, on the heels ofGoogle Stadia,Apple Arcade, and evenValve’s Steam Link, Samsung is looking to take a more serious step into game streaming with GalaxyPlay Link.
There are some potential downsides to game streaming though. Where services likeNVIDIA GeForce Nowhave shown some promise,early reviews of Stadiahave shown some possible pitfalls. As a result, potential issues likehigh internet usage,hidden costs, and alimited games libraryplague the industry’s future.
Related:Google Stadia review: This is the future of gaming, if you have the data for it
Each of the offerings tries to solve these problems in their own ways. In Samsung’s case, GalaxyPlay Link streams from your personal PC, so hopefully, you can stream games you already own, unlike Google Stadia. On the other hand, Samsung’s streaming service also looks like it will rely on a third-party controller to play your games. At least theGlap controllerfeatured in the Samsung hands-on video appears to be a solid solution.
Hopefully, Samsung’s partnerships with Microsoft and Parsec will help iron out the rest of the possible kinks before the launch date. Only time will tell.
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