How to Play PS4 on Laptop with HDMI

avatarJiggettingBait路2 years ago
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avatarDemonstratingUnit路2 years ago

You can't directly connect a PS4 to a laptop with just an HDMI cable because both devices have HDMI-out ports. Use a capture card and streaming software instead. You'll need to connect the PS4 to the capture card via HDMI, and then the capture card to your laptop via USB.

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avatarNoticingPuff路2 years ago

HDMI alone won鈥檛 cut it. You need a capture card or use Remote Play. Capture card: plug the PS4 to the card鈥攃ard to laptop. Remote Play: download, install, and connect!

avatarWarningSquad路2 years ago

Bro, just don鈥檛 try it with HDMI alone. Capture card all the way or go for Remote Play.

avatarQuestioningVale路2 years ago

Use Remote Play! It lets you play PS4 games on your laptop without any fancy gadgets. Just download the Remote Play app from Sony's website, connect your PS4 controller to the laptop, and follow the setup instructions.

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