PlayStation 5: “PS5 Remote Play” app available on PlayStation 4

According to a recent report by VGC, PlayStation 4 players will have the ability to stream PlayStation 5 games via remote play. The app "PS5 Remote PlayWould appear this morning in the PS4 system menu, allowing users to remotely connect to a PS5. At the moment it is not clear what the new application will allow to do, but it would appear that players will be able to play next-generation content on their console simply using the DualShock 4. Feature not allowed on PlayStation 5, as the previous PlayStation 4 controller can be used only with current-gen titles.

To connect PS4 to Sony's next-gen console players will have to enable the appropriate remote play function from the PS5 system menu, only then will it be possible to pair the two devices via Wi-Fi or after entering the code available on the TV screen. Upon launching the app, the message "Use this PS4 to connect and control your PS5" will be displayed, along with the "Find your PS5" option. The menu contains three different settings related to the supported resolution, to best match the available connection speed: 540p, 720p e 1080p. Most likely the app "PS5 Remote Play”Will soon also be available on PC and mobile devices.

Waiting to get your hands on the new generation console of the Japanese giant and find out the outcome of the Be The First contest, PlayStation 5 will be available for purchase in our country starting from the next November 19 2020, at the price respectively of 499,99 € (PS5 "standard") and of 399,99 € (PS5 Digital Edition), already available for pre-order from k and other select retailers. Furthermore, if you are still not convinced that you want to buy PS5, at the following link you can find our special where we list the main differences with PlayStation 4.