The PlayStation 5, especially in its Pro iteration, can deliver a lot of mind-blowing performance. In fact, at launch, even PC gamers found that the dollar-to-performance value was very comparable to similarly-priced PCs. Plus, with the PlayStation catalog featuring some of the best titles and franchises out there, it’s really a worthwhile console to have in your collection.
However, one of the better ways to play a modern console in 2026 is actually to not play on your console directly at all. As is the case with Xbox, that allows streaming games in pretty crazy places, including car screens. Similarly, PlayStation games can also be played on multiple devices. PS Remote Play is one of the best ways to use your PS5 as a dedicated, remote-play machine. This lets you play across a ton of devices, including your handheld PC, your smartphone or tablet, or even the dedicated PlayStation Portal.
The best part is that Remote Play not only works on high-end PCs or modern smartphones, but also underpowered devices like smart TVs or budget tablets. You only need to have a stable, high-speed internet connection. Let’s explore the best devices that can stream your PlayStation games.
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It may seem like overkill to use a high-end gaming PC to remote into your PS5, but this is one of the most reliable ways to get access to your PlayStation. Windows and Mac are both supported platforms for the service, though PlayStation does require you to use a DualShock 4 or later first-party controller to officially play games. That said, there is third-party software called PXPlay that will allow you to “trick” your PC into thinking that a different controller is an official PlayStation controller, but it’s important to note that this isn’t officially sanctioned by PlayStation.
Where this use-case really starts to…