PS4 Can Use Phones and Tablets as Controllers

[exfileme]

Sony's upcoming PlayStation App serves as both a controller and second screen.

PS4 Can Use Phones and Tablets as Controllers : Read more

 

[sean1357]

Cool. I can use my iPhone and iPad to play games, but I like controller better.

 

[legacyBIOS]

So this is something I will never use. I prefer a physical controller thank you.

 

[Stimpack]

This is more for ease of access, and I don't think it's meant to replace the controller. For when you're wanting to type something in without a keyboard, or you're sitting on the toilet and you really want to sign in for that multiplayer match.

 

[tbake]

I realize that the translation is shoddy at best, however there is no mention of iOS compatibility.

 

[ubercake]

This is the first thing I've heard about the PS4 in months.

 

[compprob237]

tbake - The end of the first paragraph, as well as the link inside, do state support for the iOS smartphone.

Article - "that can turn an Android/iOS smartphone/tablet into a PlayStation 4 controller."

Link - "Sony demos its PlayStation app for Android and iOS at Tokyo Game Show keynote"

 

[tbake]

I do realize the text says IOS, and also the link, however the video does not. Just a thought.

 

[compprob237]

I do realize the text says IOS, and also the link, however the video does not. Just a thought.

If they decide to alienate the "casual"/"light" crowd they're aiming for then I believe they'd be making a mistake.

I do not care either way since I have none of these device myself.

 

[KillYourConsole]

When you have that extra buddy around and no controller for him. No problem, just use a supported phone. It serves a practical use. Good for maybe adjusting a music playlist while someone else is in game and there are not controller's available (could be charging one).

 

[redeemer]

lol what a useless feature, give us dedicated servers instead

 

[catfishtx]

I know I am in the minority of users who doesn't like all of the "social" features being touted nowadays, but using your phone or tablet as a remote control to browse Netflix or Hulu Plus seems useful to me. I would never share a game clip but I would use this app.

 

[ricky_d]

I'm on a crusade against touch as game control! We don't need phones as controllers, we need controllers for the phones! It should be illegal to create action games that don't require a proper controller.

 

[soo-nah-mee]

I've been using my phone as a remote for my PS3 for along time now. Blueputdroid.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.blueputdroid&hl=en

 

[ubercake]

I've been using my phone as a remote for my PS3 for along time now. Blueputdroid.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.blueputdroid&hl=en

They've had this similar functionality for Xbox 360 for a while as well through the Smart Glass app. This is to continue to the Xbox One. It's not new tech.