PlayStation App Coming to iOS & Android Prior to PS4 Launch

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 4, 2013 | 2 comments
Sohrab Osati

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When a new console is on the horizon, gamers tend to have their own rituals that help prepare them for game day. Some like to hunt for accessories, others prepare bigger hard drives, and some see it as a time to upgrade their television all prior to the consoles launch. While it may seem crazy to others, this ensures that your day one experience with the console, in this case the PS4 is smooth, impactful, and memorable. Now Sony has announced that you can download the PlayStation App on your iOS & Android device of choice, prior to the consoles November 15th debut.

According to Sony, the PlayStation App will launch on  November 13 in North America and November 22 in Europe. This should give you some time to acquaint yourself with app that is designed to enhance and expand your PS4 experience. As a refresher, the PlayStation App will allow you to:

  • Directly access various PSN(SM) features and information
    • Users can access their own profile screen.
    • Users can access/compare their own and friends’ Trophy accomplishments.
    • Exchange messages between PS4 systems, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) systems, and mobile devices installed with PlayStation®App.
    • Access and filter friend profiles.
    • Notify users about their friends’ shared activities on “What’s New”.
    • Notify PS4 users when they receive any new notifications or game invitations. Users can also display their lists of game items.
  • Browse the official PlayStation® website and access information

 

Users can access the PlayStation® official website to browse through news, blogs and game information.  The language and content of the website will depend on the country the user’s Sony Entertainment Network account is registered.

 

  • PS4 Second Screen Feature

 

Users can install PlayStation®App on to their mobile devices to use as a second screen in supported games.  For example on THE PLAYROOM, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation®Camera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV.  The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.

 

  • Spectate other PS4 users’ gameplay

 

When users’ friends upload or begin live streaming their gameplay on PS4 systems, the friends’ activities are displayed on “What’s New” of the PlayStation®App screen.  When users tap on this notification, they can boot pre-installed applications, such as browsers, to spectate the uploaded gameplay.  Users can also post comments on gameplay screenshots, footage and live streams.

 

  • Purchase game content on PlayStation®Store

 

Users can purchase game content*2 while away from home and download it directly onto their PS4, PS3, and PS Vita*3 systems.

 

  • Use a mobile device as a simple remote to control the PS4 system

 

Once installed, users can use their PlayStation®App to control their PS4 system as long as both devices have access to the same Wi-Fi access point.  For example, users can switch their PS4 system to standby mode, startup their PS4 system from standby mode, and use their mobile phone as a keyboard for their PS4 system.

 

As you’d expect, the PlayStation App will be free when it launches in under two weeks.

Discuss:

Will you be downloading the PlayStation App?

[Via PR NewsWire]