The Playstation 4 is currently the most common gaming platforms, though it’s facing severe competitions from Microsoft. While Microsoft has recently announced the support for Xbox One to play games via PC in Windows 10, Sony still responded with its PS4 Remote Play.
However, this is not possible for PS4 Remote Play of Sony. In this post, we’ll show you how to set up and install PS4 Remote Play on your Computer for playing PS4 games, as well as the way to play PlayStation games on your PC in case you have not had a PlayStation.
However, before getting started, you should meet some certain requirements first:
1. First download and install the official Remote Play app for PC or Mac
2. Make sure your PlayStation 4 is running on the software v3.50 or later in Settings > System Software Update
3. Your computer must be running on one of the following operating systems:
· Windows 8.1 or higher
· OS X 10.10, or 10.11
Once installed the app, you’ll be able to choose the resolution and frame rate options, depending on your Internet connection. The minimum internet connection is required at 5Mb.
· Resolution options: 360p, 540p, 720p (default 540p)
· Frame rate: Standard (30fps), High (60fps) (default 30fps)
Moreover, you'll also be able to use the DualShock 4 controller, though there is a little inconvenient as you have to connect it to your PC or Mac via micro USB.
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Steps To Set Up PS4 Remote Play On Computer For Playing Games
1. As we said earlier, the first step you need to do is downloading and installing the official Remote Play app for PC or Mac from here
2. Next, update your PS4 software to 3.50 if you have not yet
3. Once done, launch PC Remote Play and plug your DualShock 4 controller
4. Sign in to your PSN account
5. App automatically starts searching for your PS4. If it cannot be found, choose Manually Connect
6. If all goes well, you can now get ready for playing games.
7. The last step to enjoy PS4 games is installing Sony’s PlayStation Now service on your PC or Mac.
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