PS4 Remote Play

by Sony

An easy and effective way to stream PlayStation 4 games to your Mac or Windows PC

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Sony

Release : PS4 Remote Play 2.7

Antivirus check: passed

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Remote Play provides an easy way to stream video and audio from PS4 games to your Windows PC, Mac, Android phone, or iPhone.  It works for desktop and laptop computers.  With Remote Play, the action never has to stop.  A TV is not your only option with Remote Play.

Features:

  • Easy USB or wireless connection
  • Can be paired with DualShock controllers
  • PC, Mac and Android mic and sound support
  • DS4 wired connection support to PC
  • DS4 wireless connection support (with wireless adapter)
  • Readily available downloads for multiple platforms
  • PC, Mac laptop and desktop apps
  • Android and iPhone apps

With Remote Play and a DualShock 4 wireless controller, your PS4, games, home screen, and more can be streamed via your home broadband network.  This app allows one to use your existing WiFi to mirror and play PS4 games on a variety of devices, including your Android phone, iPhone, iPad, laptop, or desktop!

A hassle-free way to stream your gameplay from the makers of the PS4

You can even use your PS4 controllers through existing Bluetooth connectivity.  Connecting your iPhone or Android phone is only an app away, and the instructions for connecting it to your PS4 is a matter of following an easy set of instructions that capitalize on features that already exist on your phone or PC.

There are a variety of options for connectivity, including both wireless and wired USB connections.  Wired USB connections are possible for your phone as well as your Windows-based PC or Mac laptop or desktop. 

No more fighting over the family TV.  Remote Play gives you many more options to play your favorite PS4 games virtually anywhere on portable devices such as your phone or laptop.  One can take their favorite PS4 DualShock controller to make the gameplay as viable as it is using a TV.  It opens a completely new and flexible game playing system that doesn't require one to drag along a TV or to dominate the TV for those that want to watch it.  Best of all, the downloads for the apps are free and readily available. 

Requires:

- PC or Mac laptop or desktop

- Android or iPhone

- Wireless adapter (optionally)

- DualShock controller (optionally)


PROS
Allows gaming on different devices, enhancing portability.
Stream gameplay with minimal latency.
Free to use with PS4 console.

CONS
Limited to Sony devices and Windows PC or Mac.
Connection stability heavily depends on internet speed and quality.
Some games don't support the feature and have limited functionality.
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