Are you looking for an exciting game to play on your Chromebook or other laptop? PlayStation 4 games are known for their intense and engrossing gameplay, so if that sounds like your cup of tea, you’ll definitely want to get in on the action.
The problem is that getting this console to your blazing fast laptop won’t break the bank — at least not more than your average console.
Read on to find out how.
How to Play PS4 on Your Chromebook with HDMI
Things required
- A chromebook
- A Play Station 4
- A high-speed internet connection
- DVI cable
- A male video adapter
- Dual functioning HDMI cable
Installing the PS Remote Play application, which was available for a smartphone, was a relatively simple process. In addition to installing the app, users needed a valid PlayStation Network subscription.
However, this software was only available to those with a Playstation 4 system. If you did not have this system, then you were out of luck and unable to use your chromebook with PS 3 Remote play.
PS Remote Play is now available to everyone. It can be used to stream gameplay from a computer to a PS4 using a Google Chrome browser.
The procedure is as follows:
- The first thing you need do is log in to your PS4 console.
- You will be prompted for your login information. Enter your credentials and click “Login.” Your PS4 console will automatically detect your new connection and will provide instructions from there on.
- Your Chromebook should now be ready.
- Then you’ll need to get the console’s PS4 remote from somewhere. When the PS4 is found, select the display you want to control.
- After that, go to “Settings” and select “System” to make your Chromebook’s internal system recognize it as an Android device.
- When the connection has been established, you’ll be able to access your PS4 dashboard and play your favorite games on your Chromebook.
- Launch the File Manager app and locate the setup file in the Remote Play folder. Tap on it to install the app. Samsung Galaxy S4 on PS4 Both devices should be powered on and connected to the internet.
- Also, download the excellent Remote Launchpad extension to use Chrome’s right-click menu to control the PS4 controller. Make sure the file extension “appx” matches the location of the app in the Chromebook’s download folder.
- The extension can also be used to launch the app, download updates, download files, manage files, toggle the standby mode, change the volume, and so on.
- Be patient as the system is establishing the connection, and the app will soon display an image of the PS4 controller.
- The console will show up in the Chrome browser and you are now ready to play PS4 on your Chromebook.
- After you’ve completed all these steps, you’re ready to start streaming from the PS4 to the Chromebook.
How to play PS4 on Chromebook without HDMI
- To begin, you must connect your chromebook to the PS4.
- Furthermore, the PlayStation 4 and chromebook must both have network connectivity.
- Second, go to the Google Play store and search for Xbox.
- Third, ensure that the PS4 game Streaming option is set up.
- Fourth, you’ll see one qR code on the screen, which may appear on your computer screen, as well.
- Go to settings and login in to google if prompted to do so. Go to settings and sign in to Google if prompted to do so.
- Fifth, After that, you’ll see an option called “Connect Media Device.” Click on that option.
- Sixth, manually registering is simple and fast, but it will vary depending on your connection.
- Then add the device, and you’ll see a code.
- Seventh, the sound and screen settings can be adjusted with the settings.
You can now attach a charging wire to the PS4 controller, balancing it on your lap and controlling the device, all without the use of an HDMI cable.
Conclusion
Chromebooks aren’t often used for gaming, although you can definitely do some gaming on it.
However, there are times where you don’t have WiFi access or you don’t want to use up all of your data bandwidth, and you want to play a PS4 game on your Chromebook. This can be done very easily.
This guide was written to walk you step by step on how to connect your Chromebook to PS4 through a Chromecast device.
It involves inserting the HDMI adapter that came with the PS4 into the HDMI port on the Chromebook. Then, you just plug one end of the RCA cable into the USB slot of the Chromecast device.
When you attach the USB end of the RCA cable to the PS4, you’re all set.
