Which device to play on
The answer varies by device. An iPad has different issues from a Samsung TV, and an ISP set-top box from a Steam Deck. Each guide covers the snags.
Play PS5 games on iPad
An iPad controls a remote PlayStation 5 from Safari, without installing anything or using the App Store. Its chip decodes the video in hardware, so the tablet stays cool, and the DualSense controller pairs over Bluetooth like a headset.
ReadPlay PS5 games on iPhone
An iPhone controls a remote PlayStation 5 from Safari, with a DualSense controller paired over Bluetooth. Technically, it works without issue. The real question is the screen: six inches for an open world is a stopgap, not a setup.
ReadPlay PS5 games on Android
On Android, two routes lead to the same console: Chrome, which needs no setup, and the free Moonlight app, which copes better with an unstable network. The choice depends on the stability of your connection, not the power of your phone.
ReadPlay PS5 games on Chromebook
A Chromebook cannot run a game. That is exactly what makes it ideal for controlling a remote PlayStation 5: it simply displays video and sends button presses back, exactly the job it was designed to do.
ReadPlay PS5 games on Steam Deck
No PlayStation game can be installed on a Steam Deck: SteamOS is a Linux operating system, and PS5 exclusives are not available for it. Valve's handheld, however, makes an excellent remote gaming client with its built-in controls and seven-inch screen.
ReadPlay PS5 games on a laptop
A laptop without dedicated graphics displays PlayStation exclusives like a gaming laptop: it computes nothing. Chrome or Edge is enough, with no install or noise.
ReadPlay PS5 games on Linux
Neither Proton, Wine nor a virtual machine can run a PlayStation game on Linux. A remote PlayStation 5 only needs Chromium or Moonlight, both in the repositories.
ReadPlay PS5 games on a Samsung TV
Samsung TVs run Tizen, with no Play Store. The browser varies by model year and controller support is patchy. Two reliable options cost under €40.
ReadPlay PS5 games on an LG TV
LG TVs run webOS, with a built-in browser and gaming portal. Neither provides the Play Store or Moonlight. A €30 box fixes that, while the screen is an asset.
ReadPlay PS5 games on your ISP set-top box
Does your ISP set-top box run Android TV or the ISP's own system? If Android TV, Moonlight installs in two minutes. If not, use another option.
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