Remote Play is one of the most under-appreciated features of the PlayStation 4. Put simply, this feature lets you “stream” the game from your console to your Android or iOS smartphone. This is ideal for those who have one TV in the house and need to let someone else watch without interrupting or breaking their gaming session. However, it isn't convenient to prop your smartphone on a table and game. The experience feels unergonomic. So to enhance your PlayStation Remote Play experience, you may want to consider these accessories.
Smart Phone Mount Bracket Storage Holder for Sony PS4 Controller
This phone mount clips onto the controller and has a housing for the smartphone. This helps not only give you an immersive experience, but also an ergonomic experience when playing games remotely. To ensure smooth functioning, you must connect the controller to the app on your smartphone. Remember, for remote play to work, the PlayStation 4 needs to be on or in the rest mode and connected to the Wi-Fi in your house. The smartphone mount is made of plastic and can hold the phone at different angles for an ergonomic gaming experience. It is compatible with the first and second-generation PS4 controller. It also comes with a micro USB cable in the box to connect the phone to your controller to charge it. The cable is short, so no worries about it getting entangled.
CableCreation USB C to Micro USB OTG Cable
Most smartphones have moved from micro USB to USB-C. Since the controller mount we mentioned above comes with a micro USB to micro USB cable, it makes sense to invest in a USB-C to micro USB cable. The one we are talking about here is a mere 0.65ft in length making the connection tangle-free between the smartphone and the controller when using it with the mount. If your smartphone supports reverse charging, this cable will let you charge the PlayStation 4 controller with the USB cable. The cable is light, weighing a mere 9.07 grams. After you are done with your gaming session, you can use the cable for other things like charging a power bank, charging your phone and more.
Mi 10000mAH Li-Polymer Power Bank
If you will use your smartphone and PlayStation 4 controller for long hours of Remote Play, then chances are that both the devices will need to be charged. If you want to do this without stopping your gaming session, then it makes sense to invest in a good power bank. The one we recommend here is the 10000mAh power bank from Xiaomi. To put things in perspective, it can charge the iPhone 8 – 3.5 times, Redmi K20 – 1.4 times and the Redmi Go – 2 times.
It also supports 18W Fast Charging if your smartphone supports the same. Needless to say that it can charge the PlayStation 4 controller multiple times. The power bank is sturdy, well built, and durable making it the ideal companion for your long gaming sessions.
Dualshock 4 Wireless Controller
Last but not least, we have the Dualshock 4 controller. We know you get a controller with your console, but if you use the same controller for remote play, you will end us syncing the controller each time to the console and the phone as the Dualshock 4 can connect to only one device at a time. If you will use the remote play feature a lot, then know that you should invest in a second controller. Not only will this make your Remote Play experience smoother, but also ensures you have a second controller for those split-screen multiplayer sessions.
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