If you prefer to join from your PC or laptop, the process is slightly different. Currently, there is no PlayStation App for Windows or macOS that supports direct party chat. However, you can achieve this seamlessly by using PlayStation Remote Play. This guide will walk you through each step to ensure you can connect effortlessly.
What is Remote Play?
Remote Play is an official application that allows users to operate their PlayStation consoles remotely using another device. You can even stream your games to your phone with Remote Play. In this case, it enables you to access party chat through your PC by controlling your console remotely. Before proceeding, let’s review the essential requirements to ensure a smooth experience.
You need a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.For PC: Windows 10 or 11 with a 7th-generation processor or newer.For Mac: macOS High Sierra or later.A stable internet connection, with both the console and PC connected to the same network whenever possible for the best performance.A PlayStation controller (either wired or wireless) that can connect to your PC.
With these requirements in place, let’s move forward and set up Remote Play.
Installing PlayStation Remote Play
Your first step is to install the Remote Play application on your computer. Head to the official Remote Play website, and scroll down to find installation options for your operating system. These instructions are demonstrated using Windows, but the steps for macOS are similar.
Setting Up Remote Play on PS5
These steps are tailored for PlayStation 5. If you own a PS4, continue to the next section for those instructions. To allow Remote Play while your console is not fully powered on, you should enable the following rest mode features.
Setting Up Remote Play on PS4
Setting up Remote Play on PS4 involves slightly different steps due to changes in the system menu layout.
Starting Remote Play
With your console now set up, you’ll need to configure the Remote Play application on your computer. The following steps apply to both PS4 and PS5 systems for a straightforward connection process. At this point, your devices are successfully connected, and you can operate your console directly from your PC.
Joining a Party Chat
The final step is joining a party chat. Adjusting your audio settings ensures that both your voice input and output are routed correctly to your preferred device. To do this, press the PlayStation button on your controller to open the quick access menu. Select the Mic Icon, then choose “Remote Play Device” to direct audio through your PC setup. Joining a party via Remote Play works just like on your console. Open “Game Base“, navigate to “Parties“, and join an existing party or select “Start Party” to create a new one and add players to begin chatting.
