PlayStation App has got Major Improvement

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PlayStation is currently testing a helpful sharing tool for its mobile app and PS5, but only a limited number of users have access to it.

On the PS5, Sony has made it difficult to share photos and videos. However, it seems like PlayStation is testing a new feature for its mobile app that will improve the PS5 user experience greatly.

Taking screenshots with one's console is a big advantage of modern gaming, whether for posting online or just sharing with friends. Few players with proper game-capture devices could take some good screenshots and recordings of games in the past, but now almost everyone may be an in-game photographer. Many of PlayStation's recent releases have included intricate photo mode features, allowing players to capture the beauty of their games and, in some cases, expose previously undiscovered aspects, such as in The Last of Us 2. However, taking the photographs off the PS5's built-in screenshot capability is one of the most inconvenient aspects of using it.

A feature that connects PS5 screenshots to the PlayStation App is presently being tested by gamers in Canada and Japan. Following an upgrade to the PlayStation App, gamers may set their PS5 to automatically submit screenshots to the cloud, which they can then access via the App. Non-4K gameplay recordings under 3 minutes in length are allowed, as are "screenshots taken through the Create Menu or Create button shortcuts," according to the official support page. Both the PS5 and the App will have access to the captures, however, the latter will only be available for 14 days before being deleted from the cloud.

How to use the PlayStation App to record PS5 games?

Make sure you've set up the following in order for screenshots and videos to be uploaded:

1. Your PS5 console needs to be linked to PlayStation App.  
2. Your PS5 console needs to be left in rest mode and have the Stay Connected to the Internet setting enabled.

Enable captures on PS App

1. Open PlayStation App and select Library. 
2. Go to Captures and select Enable.

How to enable auto-upload on PS5 consoles?

Auto-Upload.

1. Go to Media Gallery.
2. View the pop-up inviting you to enable.

Or

1. Go to Settings > Captures and Broadcasts > Captures. 
2. Turn on Auto-Upload.

How to use PlayStation App to view PS5 game captures?

Once you have enabled auto-upload, any supported screenshots and video clips captured on your PS5 console will be automatically uploaded. You can see them on PlayStation App by selecting Library > Captures. When viewing a capture on PlayStation App you can:

1. Select Download to save the capture to your device. 
2. Select Share and then a party to share your capture via Game Base.
3. Select Share > Share via to send your capture using another supported app on your device. 
4. View more information about your captures.

How to Share Game Captures in a Party with the PlayStation App?

1. Once you've enabled auto-uploads, you may use party chat to send any fresh captures:
2. On PlayStation App select Parties and then choose a party or create a new party. 

From the party message screen, select the + icon and select Media > Captures, and select a capture to send.

How to Connect PS5 and PS4 Consoles to the PlayStation App?

When you connect your primary PS4 system to the PlayStation App, you will be able to start game downloads to your console from your mobile device.

When you connect your PS5 console, you may start game downloads, manage PS5 console storage, and launch PS5 and compatible PS4 games from your mobile device.

• To link your PS5 console or primary PS4 console, launch the PlayStation App and go to Settings > Link Console to App.

Is your console not visible?

Check that you're logged in on the console with the same account you're using on the PlayStation App. To link your PS4 console, ensure that it is set as your primary PS4 console.

How to Use the PlayStation App to Buy and Download Games?

To begin a remote download using the PlayStation App, your paired PS5 or PS4 console must be in rest mode and have Stay Connected to the Internet turned on.

1. Open PlayStation App and select PS Store. 
2. Search for a title and select Add to Cart.  
3. Confirm your purchase and payment method.  
4. From the PlayStation App home screen, select Game Library > Purchased. 
5. Select the game and select Download. You will receive a notification when the download is complete.

How to Use the PlayStation App to Manage PS5 Console Storage?

Using the PlayStation App, you may check your storage capacity and delete games from your PS5 console storage and USB extended storage. The PlayStation App does not permit moving or copying games.

1. On PlayStation App, select Settings > Storage to reveal your available PS5 console storage and USB extended storage (if connected).
2. Select a game from the list, and then select Delete 1 Game > Delete to clear storage space.

Please keep in mind that if you have an M.2 SSD installed on your PS5 console and have configured it as your default destination for installed games and apps, you can choose to download games to the M.2 SSD using the PlayStation App. If your M.2 SSD doesn't have enough storage space, you can select to delete games before the download begins. (More).

How to Use the PlayStation App to Launch Games on Your PS5 Console?

You can start a game from your phone after it has been downloaded to your attached PS5 console.

1. From the PlayStation App home screen, select Game Library > Purchased. 
2. Select the game, and then select Play on Console. Your game starts, so all you have to do is pick up the controller and play.
3. Your PS5 console must have Stay Connected to the Internet switched on and be in rest mode to launch games from PlayStation App.

How to Use the PlayStation App to Message and Voice Chat?

At the top of the screen, click the Parties symbol, then click the Create new party icon. To form a party, choose one or more players. Through the PlayStation App, you may communicate text, stickers, voice recordings, and photos.

1. To start a voice chat, select a party from the parties menu and select the Voice Chat icon to start chatting with party members.
2. Turn notifications on or off for each party by selecting the party name > … More > Turn Off Notifications. A mute icon is displayed on a party or group if notifications are turned off. 
3. If you're the party owner, you can kick out a player from the party by selecting the player > Kick Out, and following the on-screen instructions.

How to Use the PS5 Console Share Screen on PlayStation App?

Join a party audio chat with a friend who is playing on a PS5 console to watch Share Screen on PlayStation App. When you receive a Share Screen invitation from a PS5 console on PlayStation App, you can view what's happening in your friend's game in the voice chat room.

1. Share Screen starts automatically when you are in the voice chat room where your friend starts Share Screen on a PS5 console.  
2. Select the Share Screen notification to start Share Screen when PlayStation App is running in the background.  
3. You can change video resolution and autoplay settings to change how Share Screen works on your device.

How to Change PlayStation App Notifications and Settings?

The PlayStation App settings menu allows you to customize your push alerts for gaming, social, media, and accounts. Even if you turn off push notifications, you'll still be able to see your notifications in the PlayStation App Play screen's notifications list.

1. Adjust the Autoplay Video setting to select when your videos will autoplay.  
2. Select Video Quality for Mobile Data to limit the resolution of some features if you want to reduce the amount of mobile data being used by the PlayStation App.

Commonly Asked Questions.

Some features present during the limited-release beta in Canada and Japan may or may not be included in the final edition.

What kinds of captures are accessible on the PlayStation App?

After manually creating them on your PS5 system, video clips and images of games are available in this app for 14 days. Trophy moments and auto-captures from Activity Challenges are not posted.

What video clips are available on the PlayStation App?

Your video clips with a resolution of 1920x1080 and a runtime of up to 3 minutes are uploaded. Higher resolution video clips will not be uploaded.

Can I use captures if I don't have Wi-Fi?

Yes. Please keep in mind that downloading or sharing movies with other apps may consume a significant amount of mobile data.

Is a PlayStation Plus subscription required to use this feature?

No, all PS5 console users in Canada and Japan are eligible to take part in the limited-release beta. Your captures are saved on SIE's cloud servers for 14 days before being made available to you via the PlayStation App.

Can I post screenshots/videos manually?

No, you cannot upload stuff manually. Your game captures will be available in the PlayStation App for 14 days after being produced on your PS5 system.

I've only recently activated this feature. Why are there no captures from the last 14 days?

After you enable this feature, you will begin to see captures. Content captured on your PS5 console earlier your activating this function is not shareable.

Will the audio be included in the video clip recordings?

Yes, audio is included in video clips, including audio from the microphone if it is enabled.

Will deleting a snapshot or video from my PlayStation App automatically delete it from my console?

No. If the Capture setting is enabled, Captures can still be accessible on the PlayStation App for 14 days.

This PlayStation development is a bit of a catch-up for Sony, as Xbox has had mobile capture sharing for some time now. Although Xbox capture sharing isn't ideal, players' images and videos are effortlessly transferred between hardware and mobile, allowing users to do anything they want with them. The PS5 to PlayStation App transition appears to be analogous, but one has to ask why it imposes a 14-day time limit on uploads. In any case, PlayStation players will certainly be overjoyed if this service makes its way to their region.

h/s: PlayStation 

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