PSPlay is one of the most popular apps on the Google Play store with over 100K+ downloads for Playstation remote play on Android devices such as a phone or tablet. The same app is now released for Windows devices and can be used on the ROG Ally. A Linux port of the app is also in the works, you can follow their subreddit to stay up to date on all the news here.
While there are other options for remote play such as Chiaki, they are not as stable and don’t get regularly updates to make the experience better. Out the gate this app has more features & settings and can be navigated with the ROG Ally gamepad making it a seamless experience.
PSPlay costs $13.88, you can purchase it here. There is also a demo you can try out before purchasing. After purchasing the app you will get a license key that you will need to pair with your email. Download the provided windows .exe and enter your info to activate your license. You can install it on as many personal devices as you want in combination with your email address. So if have other Windows devices such as the Legion Go or MSI Claw, you can use the same information to use the app on there too.
Features
- Third-Party Controller Support: Works with USB and Bluetooth controllers.
- Bitrate Adjustments: Manually adjust bitrate to optimize streaming quality.
- Keyboard Support: Offers basic keyboard functionality for navigation and gameplay.
- Multiple Console Registration: Allows registration of multiple consoles for easy switching.
- Fullscreen Streaming Mode: Fullscreen mode available with options to stretch and zoom without black bars.
- Optimized User Interface: User interface designed for easy navigation with both mouse and gamepad.
- Advanced Decoding and Rendering: Supports multiple decoder and rendering engines, including zero-copy rendering with image enhancement through Vulkan.
- Optimized for Peak Streaming Performance: Ensures a fast and stable streaming experience through extensive optimization and beta testing.
How To Setup PSPlay On The ROG Ally
Recommended Settings
- In the Streaming settings, set your Resolution to 1080p and FPS to 60 FPS. Bitrate Mode is dependent on your internet connection and preference, you can set it to Auto or to a Bitrate you prefer. I have my Bitrate value at 25000.
- In the Video settings, Video Decoder should be Vulkan, Video Rendering-Engine should be Vulkan Compatibility and the HEVC decoder should be enabled.
- In Armoury Crate you can map a button command to the CTRL key, so it will works as the PS button.
