How to Play SoundCloud on PS5 [3 Ways]

Part 1. Is SoundCloud on PS5?

The short answer is no. While the PS5 allows users to engage with different multimedia apps such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music, as of June 2025 there is no SoundCloud PS5 app supported in the PlayStation Store. But don't worry, we'll show you how to use SoundCloud on PS5 in the next part.

Why Isn't SoundCloud on PS5?

Sony hasn't publicly stated why it hasn't developed an official SoundCloud app, but we're guessing it might be because it prefers to work with larger streaming platforms with broader user bases, like Spotify. Secondly, while there is a group of users who would like to use SoundCloud on the PS5, that group might not be large enough to justify the investment, at least not for now.

Part 2. How to Get SoundCloud on PS5

Although there is no SoundCloud PlayStation app, here are two workarounds to streaming SoundCloud on the PS5. The first is to use the web browser on the PS5 to get the SoundCloud web player. The second is to use the Discord app to access SoundCloud music.

Option 1. Stream SoundCloud via the PS5 Web Browser

The PS5 does not have a dedicated web browser app, but it does have a portal where you can browse websites. Follow the steps below to use the SoundCloud web player on your PS5:

1. Go to PS5 Settings and select "Network".
2. Select "View PlayStation Network Status". This will open a network browser window.
3. Type "soundcloud.com" into the browser window and press enter.
4. Log in to your SoundCloud account.
5. Once logged in, select a playlist, song, album, or any music you want to play through your PS5.

Tip: If you want to listen to SoundCloud music while gaming, you can pin the browser to one side of the screen and SoundCloud will play the music in the background. However, playback may be delayed or not as smooth or seamless as the native app.

Option 2. Play SoundCloud on PS5 Using Discord

Finding the web browser method too complicated? The built-in SoundCloud app in Discord may offer you a quicker way. Check out the steps below to see how it works:

1. On PS5, go to "Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services."
2. Select Discord and follow the on-screen prompts to link your Discord account.
3. Open the Discord application on your PS5.
4. Click your server or click the "+" button to create a new one.
5. After setting up your server, right-click on the server and choose "Server Settings > App Directory."
6. Search for "SoundCloud" and you will see the SoundCloud app in the search result.
7. Click "Add App" and follow the prompts to add the SoundCloud to your server.



8. Join a voice channel in your Discord server.
9. Use the "+" button in the chat bot and choose "Use Apps" where you can choose the SoundCloud app.
10. Use the commands like "/play [song name or link]" to start playing SoundCloud music (the app will direct you to sign in to your SoundCloud account first).

Part 3. How to Listen to SoundCloud on PS5

While the PS5 web browser and the Discord app allow you to get SoundCloud on your console, since it's not natively integrated with the SoundCloud app, you may experience buffering, sudden stops, or skipping, among many more playback issues.

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Once downloaded, you can transfer your music to your PS5 for offline listening or seamless playback while gaming.

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How to Download SoundCloud Music for PS5 Playback

Step 1Set Output Format and Quality

Launch ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader on a Windows or Mac computer. Click the three-line icon in the upper-right corner and select "Preferences". In the new window, go to the "Convert" tab, select your preferred format, such as MP3 or FLAC, and adjust the bitrate, sample rate and audio channels for best quality.

Step 2Choose SoundCloud

Back to the ViWizard main screen. Select SoundCloud from among the supported music streaming platforms, which will open the SoundCloud web player built into ViWizard.

Step 3Select the Tracks You Want to Download

Use the built-in SoundCloud player to search for your favorite songs, playlists, and albums. Click the "+" button and then click "Add to List" to add the tracks you want to download.

Step 4Download and Save Music Forever

Click on the "Convert" button. ViWizard will download the selected tracks to the format and quality you previously set. When finished, click the folder icon next to the track title to view the download in your local music folder.

Step 5Transfer SoundCloud Music and Listen to Them on PS5

Once you get the SoundCloud downloads on your computer, the next step is to transfer them to your PS5 using a USB drive.

1. Insert your USB drive into your computer, and it will appear on the left side of your File Explorer.
2. To check the file system, right-click on the USB drive icon and choose Format. Select either FAT or exFAT format, which is compatible with the PS5, and click Start. You can right-click on the USB drive again and select Properties to check if it is in the right format.



Note

Formatting will delete all data on the USB drive, so be sure to back up any important files you have stored on it.

3. Create a new folder on your USB drive and label it "Music" so that your PS5 system can recognize it.
4. Drop and drag your SoundCloud downloads into this folder and safely eject your USB drive.
5. Connect the USB drive to your PS5. Press the PlayStation button on your controller, which will open up the control center. Then select Music icon.



Tips

If there is no Music icon on control center, press the options button on your controller and toggle on the music icon.



6. 6. From the pop-up window, select your USB drive and you will see all of your SoundCloud downloads are displayed on the screen.

Now, you are free to play you favorite SoundCloud tracks while gaming. You can use your controller to play, pause and skip the songs.

Part 4. FAQs about SoundCloud on PS5

Conclusion

Although the PS5 doesn't have a SoundCloud app, you can still enjoy music on SoundCloud with the PS5 web browser and Discord voice chat. Both of these methods offer a quick and easy way to stream music, but they do have some limitations. If you want a smoother, high-quality and even offline SoundCloud listening experience on PS5, ViWizard SoundCloud Music Downloader is exactly what you need. Download it now and enjoy SoundCloud on your console.