How to Connect Your PS4 to a PC: A Complete Guide
Learn how to connect your PS4 to your PC for display and remote play with our easy guide.
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Connecting your PS4 to your PC won't enable gaming or direct play. Instead, use your PC as a display monitor through a capture card or remote play software. Plugging the PS4 into the PC's HDMI port typically doesn't work because most PC HDMI ports are output-only. For remote play, download the official PS4 Remote Play app and follow the setup instructions to stream games from your PS4 to your PC.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I play PS4 games directly on my PC? No, connecting your PS4 directly to a PC doesn't allow gaming. You need to use remote play or a capture card.
- What do I need to use PS4 Remote Play? You'll need the official PS4 Remote Play app and a stable internet connection to stream your PS4 games on your PC.
- Why doesn't my HDMI connection work for PS4? Most PC HDMI ports are output-only, meaning they cannot accept video input from the PS4.
- What is a capture card and how does it work? A capture card allows you to connect your PS4 to your PC for streaming or recording gameplay by capturing the video output from the console.