While it didn't sell nearly as much as its competition, Sony still found a great deal of success with its first handheld gaming console, the PlayStation Portable. Sony supported the PSP for a decade and managed to sell over 80 million units over the course of its lifespan. Now it looks like PlayStation gamers may have reason to dig their old PSP out of the closet, as a new Sony patent suggests that it could be compatible with the company's upcoming PS5 console.
PS Remote Play is a free to use feature on all PS4 and PS5 consoles. All you need is: Your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition, PS4 or PS4 Pro 1 connected to your home wired broadband network. A compatible device — also connected to your network. Now we know from the ps3/vita shop closing reversion that Sony responds very well to community uproar, petitions and backlash, we could do a petition to make the vita compatible with ps5 remote play. It's gotta be doable, it worked fine with ps4, even very late lifecycle games like valhalla. Enable Offline PS4 Remote Play (5.05) Enable Remote Play on your 5.05 PS4 without signing into the PlayStation Network; Moonlight. With Moonlight, you can play Windows games and emulators that would not otherwise be possible on the PS Vita system via Remote Play; Adrenaline. Considering that the PS5 will release during the Vita’s 10 year life cycle, I think it’s reasonable to expect there will be remote play of PS5 on PS Vita. Game player s 1 year ago #3 Considering.
The Sony patent, filed February 6, 2020 and published August 20, includes an image that appears to show various accessories and peripherals that may be compatible with the PlayStation 5 console. This includes the PlayStation VR headset, PlayStation Camera, PlayStation Move, a DualShock 4 controller, mouse and keyboard, remote, bluetooth headset, and the PlayStation Portable. The text of the patent also mentions the PlayStation Vita, so it seems the handheld may have a role to play with the PS5 as well.
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As for what the PS5 may use the PSP or PS Vita for, one possibility is remote play capabilities. Some fans may not even be aware of this, but it's actually possible to play many PS4 games in handheld mode if one has a PlayStation Vita, in a manner not unlike the Wii U.
But since Sony discontinued the Vita in 2019, it would be a bit strange for it to include remote play for PS5 games. And in fact, Sony has said that the new DualSense controller is required to play PS5 games anyway, so remote play wouldn't be possible with new titles. However, it's worth pointing out that the PS5 is backward compatible with PS4, and so maybe remote play would be possible for those games.
Then again, it seems like a feature that would not get a ton of use, especially considering how poorly the Vita sold and the fact that the device was discontinued last year. Not all PlayStation 4 games will even be backward compatible with PS5 on launch day, and so spending time on something like remote play functionality seems like it could be a waste of resources.
Whatever the case may be, fans should find out more in the months ahead. There are still many unanswered questions about the PlayStation 5 beyond its compatibility (or lack thereof) with legacy handhelds. Sony still has yet to even announce the PS5 price or release date, and it's unclear exactly when such an announcement will take place.
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Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
A PS5 console or PS4 console is required for Remote Play.
With Remote Play, you can control your PlayStation® console remotely wherever you have a high-speed internet connection.
Using the [PS Remote Play] app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a device in a different location.
For example, you can use a computer in another room or a smartphone* when you’re out to enjoy PS5™ and PS4™ games.
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- You can’t use Remote Play on your mobile device’s cellular data network. A high-speed Wi-Fi® network is required.
The following are the different combinations of compatible devices and PlayStation consoles for using Remote Play. For instructions on downloading the app and getting started with Remote Play, go to one of the links below.
Control your PS5 console
Control your PS4 console
- Control your PS4 console from your PS Vita system*
- Control your PS4 console from your PS TV system*
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- With the [PS4 Link] app, you can remotely control your PS4 console with a PlayStation®Vita system or PlayStation®TV system.
Find out more about how to set up and use Remote Play on your systems in the PS Vita User’s Guide or the PS TV User’s Guide.
Depending on the content or how it’s used, Remote Play may not be available. For details, see “Restrictions”.
[PS Remote Play] Update Information
Windows PC version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mac version 4.1:
Stability during use of some features has been improved.
Mobile version:
Visit Google Play™ or the App Store for update information.
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Restrictions
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- Some games do not support Remote Play.
Games that require peripherals such as PlayStation®VR or PlayStation®Camera aren’t compatible with Remote Play. You can’t use Remote Play on your PS5 console or PS4 console in the following situations:
- When you’re using Share Screen or Share Play, or broadcasting your gameplay
- When users are using Remote Play, Share Play, or Share Screen, or broadcasting their gameplay
- When you’re playing a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD
- When you’re using PS VR in VR mode
The following restrictions apply when using Remote Play:
- You can’t use Share Screen or Share Play, or broadcast your gameplay.
- You can’t play a Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD.
- You can’t play music with Spotify®.
- Some or all video content might not be displayed on your device depending on the game or video service.
- For details on audio input and output during Remote Play, visit our support website.
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