Discover the Power of PlayStation Gaming on the Go!

Sony's PlayStation has always been synonymous with top-notch gaming. While enjoying epic titles on a big screen is fantastic, the convenience of gaming on your phone opens a new world for gamers on the move. Although portable PlayStation consoles are a thing of the past, your smartphone can easily step in as a capable substitute, given that you have a PS4 or PS5 at home and a solid internet connection.

What You Need to Get Started

To dive into this portable gaming experience, you must have a few essentials. First, there's no cloud gaming option for your device; you'll need either a PS4 or PS5 set up at home, as these consoles will run the games and stream them directly to your phone. A PlayStation Network account is also crucial, along with a minimum broadband connection of 5Mbps.

Keep in mind that not all games are compatible—VR titles and games requiring special accessories won’t work, nor will those streamed through PS Plus Premium.

Step-by-Step: How to Play PS5 Games on Your Phone

Ready to start gaming? Here’s how to set everything up for seamless streaming from your PlayStation console to your smartphone: 1. **Prepare Your Console**: Power on your PS5, navigate to Settings > System > Remote Play, and enable Remote Play for your user account. 2. **Stay Connected**: To access your console even in sleep mode, go to Settings > System > Power Saving. There, activate both 'Stay Connected to the Internet' and 'Enable Turning on PS5 from Network.' 3. **Download the App**: Ensure your phone has the PS Remote Play app and that both it and your console are logged into the same PlayStation Network account. 4. **Connect**: Open the PS Remote Play app, select the PS5 option, and allow the app to search for your console. If it asks for a PIN, locate it under Settings > System > Remote Play > Pair Device on your console. 5. **Game On**: Once connected, your phone becomes the display, and with a PlayStation controller paired, you’re ready to game just like on your console!

Setting Up to Stream from a PS4

If you’re using a PS4, the process is almost identical: 1. **Enable Remote Play**: Head over to Settings > Remote Play Connection Settings on your PS4. 2. **Activate Your Console**: Make sure to set your PS4 as your primary console under Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4. 3. **Use the App**: Select the PS4 option in the PS Remote Play app and enter the console’s PIN to establish the initial connection.

Get Gaming Anytime, Anywhere!

With these steps, you’re all set to enjoy your favorite PlayStation games on the go! Whether you’re commuting or just lounging around, a vast library of gaming experiences is now at your fingertips, redefining the way you play.