A recent user survey has revealed that PlayStation may be open to having PlayStation 4 Remote Play available on other platforms- including Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, and Android TV.
A user on r/PS4 posted several pages from a recent email survey, asking for users opinions on Remote Play for PlayStation 4. Among the album of screenshots, there were questions if players would want PlayStation 1 or PlayStation 2 games, parental controls, customizing control layouts, and the ability to use non-PlayStation controllers.
One particular question asked how appealing the “Ability to play PS4 Remote Play on more devices” would be. The examples given were Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, and Android TV.
While PlayStation Remote Play is already available on Windows PC, Android, and iOS devices; it is a surprise they would even entertain the idea of PlayStation games becoming available on Nintendo Switch.
It is curious PlayStation consider the Nintendo Switch on par with Apple TV and Android TV, as oppose to a major home console (like the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One) that just so happens to have portability.
PlayStation was previously against even crossplay in multiplayer games, eventually relenting with Fortnite and gradually opening up to the idea.
You can find the full run-down on PlayStation 4 Remote Play (via PlayStation) below:
Free your gaming
Play your favourite PS4 games on PS4 and PS4 Pro, pause the action and switch to another device on your broadband network, without being tied to the TV. With PS4 Remote Play you can:
Play PS4 games on any Android smartphone or tablet running Android 5.0 or higher.
Enjoy uncompromised seamless gameplay on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.1 or higher.
Connect your controller to any compatible PC or Mac to keep your adventures alive.
Stay in control
Switch from playing on your TV screen to any compatible iOS or Android device without leaving your game, thanks to DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller support*.
What is PS4 Remote Play?
PS4 Remote Play for PS4 lets you stream and play your PS4 games, switch between games, view your PS4 home screen and browse the console’s menus, on any compatible device that’s connected to your broadband network.
That means you can start playing with your PS4 connected to a TV, pause your game and access the PS4 Remote Play app on your chosen device, and your game will be there, ready to keep playing from exactly where you left it. Or you can switch on your PS4 and start playing directly from the app, with no need to ever switch on your TV.
What do I need?
- Your PS4 or PS4 Pro** – connected to your home broadband network.
- A compatible device – also connected to your network.
- The free PS4 Remote Play app.
- A DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller**.
- At least 5Mbps broadband internet – we recommend 12Mbps via a LAN cable for the best experience.
- A compatible PS4 game***.
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