PS Remote Play now works on Google’s 4K Chromecast

Sony has debuted a new set of features for the PS5, including Dolby Atmos, the ability to turn off that dreaded “beep” console power sound, support for up to 8 TB of SSD storage, and more. It’s everything that Sony delivered to beta testers a couple of months ago, but Sony snuck in a surprise for the update’s broader release: PS Remote Play support for the latest Chromecast.

The PS Remote Play application was only available on iOS, Android and tablet devices. This update is the first to allow Sony to expand to streaming TVs, including the Chromecast, which is the most affordable and popular. Google Play Store will soon allow owners of the 4K Chromecast, which includes the dedicated remote control, to download this app. It’s also coming to one TV, the Sony Bravia XR A95L. DualSense can be paired to both via Bluetooth.

Sony said in a press release that the launch is broadly targeting all Android TV OS 12 devices, but that the two devices above are the only “verified” products. I imagine that if this limited launch goes smoothly, we might see the app come to more platforms, like the Apple TV, Amazon’s Fire TV devices, and possibly Roku, too.

It is now possible to play your games on your TV, no matter where you are. PS Remote Play, as well Steam Link for PC allows gamers to play games on multiple screens. With the official Chromecast support, gamers can enjoy a console experience on their big screens. It’s nice to see Sony widen its support ahead of the launch of its own PlayStation Portal streaming handheld, which is coming in November.