Smart and Blacknut Bring Console Cloud Gaming to More Filipinos Starting at PHP 145 Per Week

Smart and Blacknut are teaming up to make console-quality cloud gaming more accessible to Filipinos, allowing Smart and TNT subscribers to instantly play more than 1,000 premium games on their smartphones without the need for expensive gaming hardware.

• Console Gaming: Smart and Blacknut are making premium cloud gaming more accessible by allowing Smart and TNT subscribers to stream over 1,000 console-quality games directly through their mobile browsers, eliminating the need for dedicated gaming hardware or lengthy downloads.
• Affordable Access: Starting at just PHP 145 per week, subscribers can register using their Smart or TNT mobile number, pay directly through prepaid load, complete a quick OTP verification, and begin playing within seconds.
• Network Advantage: Powered by Smart's award-winning mobile network, the partnership combines low-latency connectivity with a growing lineup of digital services, helping deliver smoother cloud gaming experiences for players across the Philippines.

Gaming on a smartphone has come a long way over the years, and now another major leap is arriving for Filipino players. Smart Communications and Blacknut Cloud Gaming have announced a partnership that aims to bring console-level gaming to more Filipinos, making premium titles easier to enjoy without investing in expensive gaming hardware.

The collaboration opens the door for Smart and TNT subscribers to instantly stream hundreds of premium games directly from their smartphones using nothing more than a mobile browser and an internet connection.

Console-Level Gaming Without the Console

Unlike traditional gaming, cloud gaming does not require users to own a gaming console or a high-end gaming PC. Instead, games are processed on powerful cloud servers and streamed to the player's device in real time, much like watching movies or TV series through an online streaming service.

This means users no longer have to download large game files, wait for lengthy installations, or worry about storage limitations on their smartphones. They can simply launch a compatible mobile browser and begin playing almost immediately.

The experience brings console-quality gaming to a much wider audience, lowering one of the biggest barriers that has traditionally prevented many players from enjoying premium titles.

Over 1,000 Games Ready to Play

Through the partnership, Smart and TNT subscribers can access the Blacknut Cloud Gaming platform through blacknut.com/p/smart, where they can choose from a library of more than 1,000 games.

The collection spans a wide variety of genres, including blockbuster AAA releases, indie favorites, and games designed for families. Popular franchises available on the platform include NBA 2K, For Honor, Asphalt, Overcooked!, and numerous LEGO titles, among many others.

Because the games are streamed directly from the cloud, players can jump into gameplay within seconds without lengthy setup procedures.

Easy Registration and Weekly Subscription

Getting started has also been designed to be straightforward. Subscribers only need to register using their Smart or TNT mobile number, while payments can be made directly through prepaid load.

Weekly subscriptions start at PHP 145. After completing a quick OTP verification, users can immediately access the Blacknut library and begin playing their chosen titles.

The simplified signup process makes the service accessible to subscribers who want to experience premium gaming without complicated payment methods or additional applications.

Smart Expands Its Digital Entertainment Portfolio

The new partnership reflects Smart's broader effort to provide customers with more digital entertainment experiences beyond traditional mobile connectivity.

Marjorie C. Garrovillo, FVP and Co-OIC at Smart, highlighted the company's vision for expanding digital access.

"Our strategic partnership with Blacknut affirms Smart’s commitment to empowering more Filipinos with access to cutting-edge digital experiences and immersive online entertainment that cloud gaming brings."

Meanwhile, Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and Co-OIC at Smart, emphasized how cloud gaming removes several long-standing obstacles for gamers.

"Cloud gaming removes the biggest barriers to enjoy console-level gaming at your fingertips, expensive hardware, long downloads, and limited storage. With Blacknut, we’re making high-quality gaming instantly accessible to our millions of subscribers, powered by our award-winning network."

For Blacknut, the collaboration represents another step toward making premium gaming available to more players across the country.

Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut, shared:

"We’re proud to partner with Smart in making premium, console-level gaming accessible locally, giving players new ways to game and have fun anytime, anywhere."

Powered by Smart's Award-Winning Network

Cloud gaming places heavy demands on internet responsiveness, making latency one of the most important factors affecting gameplay quality. According to Smart, its mobile network is designed to support low-latency applications such as cloud game streaming, helping provide smoother and more responsive gaming sessions.

In Ookla's Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first half of 2025, Smart recorded the Best Mobile Latency Performance in the Philippines with a median latency of 45.88 milliseconds across all network technologies.

Ookla also recognized Smart for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience based on Speedtest Intelligence data covering the third and fourth quarters of 2025, where the network achieved a Video Score of 78.60 among mobile operators nationwide.

These recognitions support Smart's continuing efforts to strengthen experiences that depend on reliable mobile connectivity, including gaming, streaming, entertainment, and other digital services.

Looking Ahead

With cloud gaming continuing to grow worldwide, partnerships like this make premium gaming experiences more attainable for everyday mobile users. Instead of requiring dedicated gaming hardware, players can now enjoy a growing library of console-quality games using devices they already own.

By combining Blacknut's extensive game catalog with Smart's nationwide mobile network, the collaboration aims to give more Filipinos another way to enjoy next-generation entertainment wherever they are.

About Smart Communications

Smart Communications, Inc. is the wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT Inc., the Philippines' largest and only integrated telecommunications company. Smart serves approximately 97% of the country's population by providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content that support the country's growing digital economy and increasingly connected lifestyle.

About Blacknut

Blacknut is the world's leading pure-play cloud gaming service for consumers, offering more than 1,000 premium games through over 150 licensing partnerships. Available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa, and North America, the platform delivers console-quality gaming across smartphones, Smart TVs, set-top boxes, and other compatible devices through a subscription-based service.

*Based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data for the first half of 2025. Ookla trademarks are used under license and reprinted with permission.