Remotely control and play games on a Sony PlayStation 4 console.
PS4 Remote Play is a free application which effectively allows you to play and stream your PlayStation 4 games remotely on an iPhone, Android phone, tablet or iPad and in the case of PS Remote Play for PC, on a Windows computer.
With this application, you can link controllers to your device and play the games that are you have installed on your PlayStation 4 console. You have the option of using a touchscreen, keyboard or a connected joystick or controller, too.
Configuring the PS4 for Remote Play
Getting the application up, running and linked to your console is not a complicated task. You should first access the settings on the console and follow the directions once you have navigated to "Remote Play Connection Settings". From there, adding a device should be as easy as using a connection code that the console has provided.
Other settings about the quality of games being played can be managed; standard options include the resolution and the frame rate. These can be changed depending on your connection speed. It supports 360p, 540p, 720p or 1080p.
All in all, the remote play capabilities of Sony PS consoles has improved a lot from the initial attempts with PS3. This application supports both PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Compatibility and License
PS4 Remote Play is provided under a freeware license on Windows from console emulators with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 7.0.1 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can PS4 Remote Play run on?
PS4 Remote Play can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest PS4 Remote Play version from 2024 is also available for Android, Mac and iPhon. These are often available from the app store.
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