Mobile devices have become one of the main bets of all companies. Also from Sony, which he presented during his conference at E3 the new PlayLink app, an application that will allow play PlayStation 4 from your mobile phone.
The application consists of several games from the PS4 console that can be controlled from an Android phone instead of from the classic remote Sony's DualShock controller. Games will be controlled via smartphones, which will function as controllers and will also allow... connect with other friends and players.
Sony hasn't provided details on how the smartphone will work to control games and has only presented a few titles that will be compatible with PlayLink. For now, the catalog is quite small, but the company is expected to expand the number of compatible games. Transform the mobile and PS4 gaming experience.
The titles, as Sony explained in the statement, They are designed for group play. and create a dynamic and fun experience. All you need is a phone or tablet with the app and the PS4 connected to the TV to play. You can use your phone to... crawl, turn, or even fit selfies in the game, as Sony has explained.
For now, Sony has presented five games that will allow you to play through your smartphone: That's You!, Hidden Agenda, Frantics, SingStar Celebration y Knowledge is PowerSony showcased the functionality of That's You in a video during E3. a game with contest mechanics and it aims to let you find out what the rest of your friends think. The game will be available in its full version from July 4th, the first game to work with PlayLink.
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The rest of the games will arrive too, and there's a wide variety. From a narrative adventure to a trivia gamea minigame collection with countless challenges or the classic karaoke game, SingStar, which will allow family celebrations or with friends are different and you can sing from your mobile phone.
Sony assures that will launch more titles In the coming months, PlayLink is presented as a great idea to turn your phone into an essential tool without too much effort or development. We'll have to wait and see how it works and if it's really as good and original as it seems.
What is PlayLink and how does it work?
PlayLink turns your smartphone or tablet into an alternative controller. for compatible PS4 titles. Instead of the DualShock 4, your touchscreen, microphone, and sensors The accelerometer/gyroscope is used for drawing, answering questions, tilting the device, or taking selfies. It is designed for local social sessions in front of the television and, as a general rule, PS Plus subscription not required to play in the living room with friends.
Unlike Remote Play, which mirrors the console's screen, PlayLink acts as a specific interface for each game. This lowers the barrier to entry for those unfamiliar with a controller with many buttons and makes the experience more accessible to the general public. He usually plays on his mobile phone..
Network Requirements and Preparation
To minimize connection problems, all devices must be in the same Wi‑Fi network or linked to the PS4's own access point:
- On PS4, go to Settings > Network > View connection status and check the SSID (network name) to which the console is connected.
- If you use the PS4 as Wi-Fi hotspot, press OPTIONS on the remote and select Wi-Fi hotspot > Yes > Yes to view the connection information.
- On each smartphone or tablet you want to play on, go to Wi-Fi settings and connect to the same network/SSID that the PS4 or the console's Wi-Fi hotspot.
Then, start the game on PS4 and, when prompted, Open the companion app Download the PlayLink title to your mobile device and follow the on-screen instructions to pair the deviceIn many cases you will see a code or room to join. Many languages They are supported in these apps to make it easier for everyone to participate.
Compatible games and featured experiences
In addition to the five games initially announced, it's worth taking a closer look at what each one offers and what other features are included. experiences have been compatible with the platform:
- That's You! Social competition that uses mobile phones to answer questions, draw, and take photosIdeal for groups looking for laughs and to get to know their friends better.
- Hidden Agenda A narrative adventure from the creators of Until Dawn where moral decisions The group is altering the police case. This includes Story and Competitive modes.
- Frantics Collection Minigames with quick tests and constant challenges, designed for short and very accessible games.
- Knowledge is Power Modern trivia with general knowledge questions and mechanics to hinder rivals.
- SingStar Celebration Sofa karaoke that turns your mobile phone into microphone so that anyone can sing without extra peripherals.
- ONE (PlayLink functions) It allows local play with up to 4 playershiding your hand on your phone, with house rules, starting settings and support multilanguageThe mobile phone acts as a controller and the console as a game table.
- Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier Cinematic adventure with choral decisions that affect humans and apes.
- Word Hunt Rounds for form words and challenges like "Linguistic Sushi" or "Indiscreet Alphabet", aimed at the whole family.
- chimparty More than a dozen minigames and dozens of skill levels with very crazy monkeys.
- Erica Thriller of real image where you choose who to believe and what decisions to make from your phone.
- Just Deal With It! Package of card games (Poker, Blackjack, Rummy, Hearts, Crazy Eight) with local and online play.
- Melbits world Cooperative platforms where mobile coordinates obstacles to guide the characters.
- Knowledge is Power: Generations New shipment of pop culture questions for decades to compete with friends.
- Ticket to Ride Adaptation of the classic board game railway strategy controlled from your mobile phone.
Availability of apps and alternatives if you can't find it
Depending on the region and time, it is possible that some specific PlayLink apps do not appear in the iOS or Android app stores. If this happens to you, check:
- La PlayStation App official for second screen functions, keyboard, store, download management and remote power on/off.
- The companion apps of specific games (when they exist) that add a map, information, or minigames.
- The function Remote Play/PS Remote Play To stream games to your mobile device if it's compatible. It doesn't replace PlayLink, but it can be useful.
Avoid downloading APKs from untrusted sources; Always prioritize official apps For security and compatibility. If PlayLink apps are available in your store, verify that your mobile device and system version are compatible.
How to connect and play step by step
These recommended steps They will guide you to start a local game in the living room with PlayLink:
- Connect PS4 and mobile devices to the same Wi‑Fi network or Wi-Fi hotspot on the console (check SSID in Settings > Network > View connection status; and on the controller, OPTIONS > Wi-Fi hotspot).
- It starts on PS4 PlayLink compatible game and wait for it to request the connection of the phones.
- Download and open the app on each mobile device. game app (That's You!, Hidden Intentions, etc.), follow the instructions and join the DINING that appears on TV.
- Configure the number of players and, if the title allows it, adjust house rules or the difficulty. In most cases You don't need PS Plus for local play.
Once inside, each phone is used as a remote control: touch, tilt, draw, or speak as required by the game. If you experience interruptions, move closer to the router or use the PS4's Wi-Fi hotspot for a more stable connection.
PlayLink was created so that anyone, even someone who has never held a traditional controller, can play in a group using your own mobile phoneWith a catalog that combines quizzes, adventures, and minigames, and with simple social options, it's a straightforward way to fill your living room with quick and highly interactive games, provided the apps are available in your region.