Requirements for Playing PlayStation 4 Games on a Windows PC or Mac
If you already own a PS4 or PS5 console, the easiest way to play PS4 games on your PC is with Sony’s Remote Play app. To use Remote Play on your computer, you’ll need:
A PS4 consoleWireless controller (DualShock 4 recommended)USB wireless adaptor or USB cableHigh-speed internet connection with at least 15 megabits per second (Mbps) upload and download speed (recommended)
Additionally, you’ll need to meet the following system requirements to run PS4 Remote Play:
Windows PC
Windows 10 or Windows 117th Generation Intel Core processors or laterAt least 100MB of available storageAt least 2GB of RAM1024 x 768 or higher display resolutionSound cardUSB port
Mac
macOS High Sierra or laterAt least 40MB of available storageAt least 2GB of RAMUSB port (optional)
How to Play PlayStation 4 Games on a Windows PC or Mac
Once you’ve met the above criteria, follow these steps to install the PS4 Remote Play software on your PC: At this point in the process, you’ll need to set up Remote Play on your PS4 before you can connect using the PC app.
How to Start PS4 Remote Play
Once you’ve installed Remote Play on your Windows PC or Mac, the next step is to configure your PS4 console. You’ll also need to set your console as your Primary PS4 in order to use Remote Play outside of your home network.
Configuring the PC Remote Play App
Once you’ve finished setting up your PS4, launch the PC Remote Play app on your PC and do the following:
How to Play PlayStation Plus Premium Games on a Windows PC
If you don’t own a PS4, you can stream hundreds of PS4, PS3, and other classic PlayStation games on a Windows PC using Sony’s PlayStation Plus service. This functionality used to be available through PlayStation Now cloud gaming, but this service was rolled into the PlayStation Plus Premium tier in June 2022. Before you download PlayStation Plus for PC, be aware of the following conditions:
You need an active PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.The PlayStation Plus app is only available for a Windows PC. It doesn’t offer support for the Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android.Gameplay is streaming only; you cannot download games.PS5 titles are unavailable.Only DualShock 3 and 4 controllers are supported.
Here’s how to access PlayStation Plus Premium on a Windows PC:
