You can join a PlayStation Party Chat on Android and iPhone whenever possible, courtesy of Sony’s PlayStation App. But what if you want to do that on your PC? The PlayStation App is unavailable for Windows, so that’s a no-go. However, Sony allows remote play on a PlayStation through Microsoft’s desktop operating system. So, assuming you own a PS5 or PS4 console, all you need to do is set up the PS Remote Play app on your PC to use PlayStation Party Chat. That’s ideal, for example, if your console is in the living room, but you may want to join a PS Party Chat remotely from your bedroom. Better yet, you can do that even when you’re out and about—e.g., on a laptop—so long as you’re connected to a high-speed Wi-Fi network.
What You Need to Set Up PS Remote Play
With the PlayStation Remote Play app for Windows, you can access your PS5 or PS4 via your PC, play remotely, and engage in voice chat. Here’s what you need for PS Remote Play:
A PC running Windows 10 or 11 on at least a 7th-generation Intel Core processor. A PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 video game console. A DualSense or DualShock 4 wireless controller. It can be the same controller from your console. A USB cable to connect the controller to your PC. The out-of-box charging cord should work fine. Your PSN (PlayStation Network) account credentials. An internet connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 MB. Visit Fast.com if you’re unsure.
Download & Install PS Remote Play on PC
If you meet the above requirements, head to the PS Remote Play page on Playstation.com and download the Remote Play installer for Windows. Then, install the app—it’s pretty straightforward.
Set Up Your PS5 or PS4 for Remote Play
After installing the PS Remote Play app on your PC, you must activate Remote Play on your PS5 or PS4 console before you proceed.
Activate Remote Play on the PlayStation 5
Activate Remote Play on the PlayStation 4
Start a Remote Play Session on Your PC
With the PS Remote Play app installed on your PC and your PS5 or PS4 set up for Remote Play, it’s time to connect to start a remote gameplay session in Windows. Make sure the console is on or in Rest/Sleep Mode before you begin. Wait until the PS Remote Play app searches for and connects to your PS5 or PS4 console. In the meantime, plug your PlayStation controller into your PC via USB.
Join PlayStation Party Chat on PC
You should now see the PlayStation user interface within the PS Remote Play app for PC. You can interact with it using yourDualSense or DualShock controller, similar to how you do it on your console.
Join or Create a PS5 Game Chat
Join or Create a PS4 Party Chat
Change Audio Input Device in Windows
By default, Windows will attempt to use the built-in microphones on the wireless controller. However, if that does not work, you must switch to the microphones on your computer. To do that:
What You Can Do in a PS Remote Play Session
In a PS Remote Play session for Windows, you can:
Turn off the TV your PS5 or PS4 is connected to; the console will stream to your PC regardless. Play PlayStation games remotely. Some features—like Share Screen and Share Play—will not work during remote play. Move the cursor over the PS Remote Play app and select the Fullscreen icon to play in full-screen mode. Minimize the PS Remote Play window and chat with gamer friends while focusing on other work.
End a PS5 or PS4 Remote Play Session
If you want to end a PS Remote Play session, exit the PS Remote Play app, check the box next to Put the connected console in rest mode (optional), and select OK. To reconnect to your PlayStation remotely, open the PS Remote Play app, select your console, and you should be ready to go. Select Other connections if you want to set up a Remote Play session with another console you own.
It’s Time to Party
Hopefully, the instructions above helped you join a PlayStation Party Chat on your PC. The best thing about PS Remote Play is that although it takes time to set up, it’s super-easy to use once everything’s in place.
Invest in an extra controller if you want to begin a Remote Play session on your PC or laptop whenever you want. If you don’t own a PS5 or PS4, remember that you can voice chat via the PlayStation App for your mobile device.
