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Sony Computer Entertainment Announces North American And European Release Of PlayStation®App, A New Application That Enhances The PlayStation®4 Experience
PlayStation®App enables smartphones and tablets to interact with PlayStation®4 systems and offers smooth and easy access to PSN(SM) features.

TOKYO, Oct. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced that it will release PlayStation®App, a new application for mobile devices, on November 13, 2013 in North America, and on November 22, 2013 in Europe. PlayStation®App will be available free of charge.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO)


PlayStation®App can be downloaded onto various mobile devices, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android™ based smartphones and tablets, from the App Store and Google Play*1. Once installed, these devices can be used as second screens in supported PlayStation®4 (PS4™) titles, and users can easily access PSN(SM) features such as Friend Lists and Trophies. Furthermore, users will be able to exchange messages with members of their Friends List, and browse through news and information on the official PlayStation® website. PlayStation®App comes with a variety of features that allow users to seamlessly access and enjoy the world of PlayStation®.

The following features are available on PlayStation®App:

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.

SCE will continuously enrich services and features of PS4, while striving to further expand the PlayStation ecosystem.

*1 Depending on the version of OS or device limitation, users may not be able to use the application. PlayStation®App will be displayed according to the mobile device's resolution.

*2 Video contents cannot be purchased through PlayStation®App.

*3 A User must be a member of PlayStation®Plus to download content directly to a PS Vita system.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP® broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3® is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSN(SM), that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. PlayStation®4, available this holiday season, is the next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.
PlayStation and PS3 are registered trademarks. PS4 is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google.Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.


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[darkwing]

wallet am cry

 

[darkside31337]

I will never have to use the awful stores on the Vita and the PS3 ever again. Yay!

 

[Sleeplessnights]

"Access and filter friend profiles."

Can we finally group friends now?

 

[Aussie Legend]

Android version from day 1, Sony are serious lol (took Microsoft for fucking ever to get their xbox app on here)

 

[Ascended Saiyan]

Sounds sexy

 

[GalacticaN7]

Nice. My iPad is ready.

 

[TheCowboyPoet]

I will never have to use the awful stores on the Vita and the PS3 ever again. Yay!

Hey! The Vita store isn't half bad, especially compared to the abomination that has become the PS3 store.

 

[Rodney McKay]

I hope that downloading a game through the App works better than doing it through the PSN on the Vita.

Seems like every time I try to download something on the Vita I have to click download, have it freeze on the preparing download (or whatever it says) screen, restart the system, and the click download again for it to work.

 

[Paganmoon]

Not on Windows Phone 8?

I suppose it was too much to hope for, that Sony would support a Microsoft device

 

[The_Hitcher89]

"Access and filter friend profiles."

Can we finally group friends now?

pls

Friends
Family
Killzone
Battlefield
Football-GAF
Man Utd-GAF BLOCKED
RAWK
Random

 

[RoadHazard]

Android version from day 1, Sony are serious lol (took Microsoft for fucking ever to get their xbox app on here)

Well, Sony does make Android phones, so it would look pretty bad if they left that platform out.

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Can use your device as a keyboard and a simple remote, very nice.

I don't understand the wifi part though. If my PS4 is hooked up by LAN and the mobile device is hooked up to the same access point by wifi, will it work?

 

[wapplew]

No Vita version?

 

[Tsundere]

Not on Windows Phone 8?

I suppose it was too much to hope for, that Sony would support a Microsoft device

It does have a small userbase.

No Vita version?

You can just remote connect.

 

[DragonSworne]

Amazed at the level of competence that Sony is showing in the mobile realm. They are displaying more of an understanding of how people interact with media today than MS or Nintendo.

Shame that Nintendo is still only giving lip service for something like this, while it will be available from Sony at launch.

 

[Nerfon]

Vita is getting a firmware update for connect to ps4

 

[RoadHazard]

Can use your device as a keyboard and a simple remote, very nice.

I don't understand the wifi part though. If my PS4 is hooked up by LAN and the mobile device is hooked up to the same access point by wifi, will it work?

It definitely should. The phone and the PS4 just need to be on the same local network for the remote control functionality to work. I can't imagine it's necessary that they're both connected wirelessly, as long as they're communicating over the same switch or router.

 

[Forensic Scene]

Gimme dat app

 

[Pachimari]

I like that I can use my iPhone/iPad as a keyboard and for writing messages to my PSN friends, what a must!

 

[CrAzYLeGzLU]

Nice. My iPad is ready.

I hope that downloading a game through the App works better than doing it through the PSN on the Vita.

Seems like every time I try to download something on the Vita I have to click download, have it freeze on the preparing download (or whatever it says) screen, restart the system, and the click download again for it to work.

This happens to me as well but it only seems to happen to the second download.

 

[curb]

My work-provided BlackBerry Z10 am cry. Not surprising though. I wonder if I'll be able to sideload it.

 

[Paganmoon]

It does have a small userbase.

Yeah, and it won't grow unless there's better app support, too bad cause it's a great smartphone OS.

Anyway, will install on my work's iPhone.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

pls

Friends
Family
Killzone
Battlefield
Football-GAF
Man Utd-GAF BLOCKED
RAWK
Random

haha <3

why do you have RAWK friends though? Hitcher pls

 

[Dunlop]

The half dozen tablets I have at home will make good use of this

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

It definitely should. The phone and the PS4 just need to be on the same local network for the remote control functionality to work. I can't imagine it's necessary that they're both connected wirelessly, as long as they're communicating over the same switch or router.

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for.

 

[Steroyd]

Impulse PSN purchases will never be the same.

 

[wapplew]

It does have a small userbase.



You can just remote connect.

Ah, I remember somewhere they say next Vita firmware update will make Vita OS support everything PS app support.

 

[curb]

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

I wonder if you can control movie files and Blu-rays with this.

 

[Himynameischris]

Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...es-the-playstation4-experience-229252341.html



and use their mobile phone as a keyboard for their PS4 system.

wait...I wonder if I can use swype from my phone to type on my PS4...

 

[stryke]

use their mobile phone as a keyboard for their PS4 system.

I like this.

Looks like my nexus 7 will become even more handy for my gaming.

 

[FullMetaltech]

Thats a great list of features. Cant wait to try it out.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

haha <3

why do you have RAWK friends though? Hitcher pls

Don't think I've ever actually played a game with any of them

 

[Dunlop]

I'm hoping they banished whoever programmed their Music Unlimited app on Android and are using a different team however. It was so shit I did not even take advantage of the $10 for the service lol

 

[AndyD]

wait...I wonder if I can use swype from my phone to type on my PS4...

Why not.

Seems like most everything the console does can be done/seen through the app. This type of integration could really be a killer feature next gen because it seems to be to any device that runs the app.

 

[Himynameischris]

Why not.

Seems like most everything the console does can be done/seen through the app. This type of integration could really be a killer feature next gen because it seems to be to any device that runs the app.

I was thinking it might just display the PS4 keyboard on the app and not the native phone keyboard, but i really hope that's the case, I might actually use my PS4 for messaging etc.

 

[Dragon]

Can use your device as a keyboard and a simple remote, very nice.

I don't understand the wifi part though. If my PS4 is hooked up by LAN and the mobile device is hooked up to the same access point by wifi, will it work?

Unless your LAN and Wifi are on two different networks they should.

 

[-PXG-]

Sounds like a really feature rich app. Good job, Sony. I hope it doesn't lag though. Put my Galaxy S4 to good use.

 

[RoadHazard]

I was thinking it might just display the PS4 keyboard on the app and not the native phone keyboard, but i really hope that's the case, I might actually use my PS4 for messaging etc.

That's definitely a possibility if they're sending each keypress over in real-time (that might not work very well with predictive keyboards and such), but let's hope you can use your standard Android keyboard.

 

[Jomjom]

Not on Windows Phone 8?

I suppose it was too much to hope for, that Sony would support a Microsoft device

To be fair nobody really supports it.

 

[somesayyea]

sounds good

 

[Dragon]

They should have a mobile version of all of these things too. For instance, I should be able to watch youtube vids of playthroughs on my Vita if I want to.

 

[Tomcat]

To be fair nobody really supports it.

that's a lie of course
but keep trolling

 

[Jomjom]

wait...I wonder if I can use swype from my phone to type on my PS4...

I hope the ds4 touchpad will let us type with swype.

 

[Dragon]

that's a lie of course
but keep trolling

It has like 9% marketshare. Reality bites.

 

[Jomjom]

that's a lie of course
but keep trolling

Not a lie, it's called a joke. Obviously there are people making apps for it.

But seriously app support is poor at the moment. That's inarguable.

 

[TheRealTalker]

wallet am cry

you scared me for a moment.... thought it was priced

 

[Nags]

Hnnng so many things to mess around with prior to the 15th! Excite!

 

[IAmRandom31]

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.

So basically you can only turn on the PS4 within your home using the App? Since that is really the only point they are on the same WiFi network?

Disappointing but maybe something they can enhance in a later point in time.

 

[Phii]

No app for WP8? That's a bummer, guess I must use my old Iphone 3GS.