How to record PS4/PS5 Remote Play

You can play your favorite PlayStation games on a smartphone, tablet, or computer from any location without having to carry your console around. With PS remote play on your computer, you can record your PlayStation gameplay with Bandicam Screen Recorder. Recording gameplay allows you to share your skills and experiences with a wider audience on social media or other online platforms. For example, you can upload recorded gameplay videos to your YouTube gaming channel. You can also analyze your game performance, learn from your mistakes, and improve your skills by reviewing the recorded gameplay.

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An Additional Tip!

You can also record PlayStation on your PC using a capture card with Bandicam's Device Recording mode.
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Start PS Remote Play on your PC

PS Remote Play allows you to stream your PlayStation 4/5 games to your computer and play them remotely. Follow the simple steps below to start PS Remote Play:

  1. Set up your PS4/PS5 console.

    • Turn on Enable Remote Play option in the console settings.
    • Enable Remote Play

    • In the Power Save Settings, click on “Set Features Available in Rest Mode,” and select the "Stay Connected to the Internet" and "Enable Turning on PS4 from Network" options. These settings make sure you start Remote Play while your PS4/PS5 console is in rest mode.
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    • For a PS4 console, select "Activate" in "Activate as Your Primary PS4.”
    • Activate as Your Primary PS4

  2. Download the PS4 or PS5 Remote Play app on your computer.

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  3. Sign in to your PSN account in the app.

    Once paired, you can start playing games on your computer from anywhere with an internet connection.

    Sign in to your PSN account



Record PS Remote Play with Bandicam

Now, you can record your PS Remote Play on your computer using Bandicam Screen Recorder. You can also add a facecam to a PS video with Bandicam's webcam overlay feature.

  1. Install Bandicam Screen Recorder and start.

  2. Start Bandicam and set the audio configuration.

    You can selectively record the game sounds, your voice, or both.

    • Speakers: Select “(Default Output Device)” or “Disable” for the Speakers depending on your preference.
    • Microphone: To add your voice, choose “Your microphone device” for the Microphone in the settings.

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  3. Add facecam to your PS4/PS5 video.

    The "Add webcam overlay to video" option allows you to add a facecam to PS4/PS5 gameplay.

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  4. Start the PS Remote Play app and choose the screen recording mode in Bandicam.

    Select "Rectangle on a screen mode" or "Fullscreen mode" in Bandicam, and then click the ' REC' button or press the hotkey (F12) to start/stop the recording.

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  5. Once you’ve finished, stop the recording by clicking the stop button or F12 shortcut key.

    Click on the video icon to access your recorded video. Now, you can play, edit, or upload the recorded videos to YouTube, Google Drive, and Vimeo.

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These simple steps will allow you to capture your PS4/PS5 gameplay in high quality. Enjoy a remote PlayStation game and share your gameplay by recording it.



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