Playing AAA console games has long required expensive hardware. Many Filipino gamers are priced out of dedicated consoles or high-end PCs, and large game files also demand significant storage space. But that’s about to change. Smart Communications has partnered with global cloud gaming platform Blacknut to offer a large library of console-quality games to Smart and TNT subscribers on their smartphones.
What is Cloud Gaming?
With cloud gaming, the game runs on remote servers instead of your phone or device/console. Your device displays the video feed and sends your inputs back to the server in real time. A stable internet connection lets you play demanding games on most devices, without the need for expensive hardware or large downloads. All you need is a fast, stable internet connection and your preferred display.
Over 1,000 Games in Your Pocket
Through this partnership, Smart and TNT users can access Blacknut’s catalog of over 1,000 titles through a mobile browser. The library covers a range of genres, including franchises such as NBA 2K, For Honor, Overcooked!, and LEGO games. Best of all, you won’t need to download an app. Gamers can start playing directly from their browser.
Seamless Access and Affordable Pricing
And it’s really easy to use. To access the service, subscribers visit blacknut.com/p/smart and register with their Smart or TNT mobile number. Once it goes through an OTP verification, you’re all set. Users can subscribe for as little as PHP 145 per week, which you can pay with a prepaid load or on a plan. Monthly plans are available as well, but if you want to try it out first, then that weekly plan will be perfect.
Cloud gaming powered by Smart’s network
Since this Blacknut gaming service requires a stable, fast Internet connection, it also needs low latency to avoid lag. According to Smart, their network provides a median latency of 45.88 ms in the Philippines for Q1–Q2 2025, based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data for Q1- Q2 2025. This low latency rate will provide a stable foundation for cloud gaming. Of course, the lower the latency and the faster your internet connection is, the better cloud gaming will be.
What we really love about the Smart and Blacknut partnership is that it lowers the barrier to premium gaming in the Philippines. Without the need for dedicated hardware and with affordable weekly subscriptions, console-level gaming is now accessible to more Filipino consumers. Now that’s worth writing and even celebrating about. To learn more about the Smart and Blacknut partnership, click here.
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