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You can pass control back and forth as often as you want. If you want to take back control, simply select 'Take back controller' from the same menu you selected 'Give controller to visitor'.

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In addition, while watching someone play through Share Play doesn't require a PS Plus subscription, giving the controller to a visitor does - however only the host requires an active PS Plus subscription. Unfortunately, Share Play sessions only last 60 minutes so you may need to keep restarting your session. On the right-hand side of the screen you'll see 'Share Play' with the amount of time left for your session, select that, then select 'Give controller to visitor' and then 'Allow visitor to play as you'. This is done by pressing the 'Share' button on your PS4 controller again (with the game open), and selecting 'Go to party for Share Play'. However, if you want to let them play the game, then you need to hand over your controller. This will link your PS4 consoles and your friend will then be able to see your screen. You can then send a Share Play invite to friend you want to share with – they just need to accept. Next, load up the game you're wanting to play, press the 'Share' button on your DualShock 4 PS4 controller and select 'Start Share Play'. To start Share Play, go to your PSN friends list on your PS4 console, choose the friend you wish to game share with (they need to be online) and start a party chat. Also, make sure you and the friend you want to Share Play with are friends on PSN. Sony also recommends a minimum upload speed of 2Mbps. But if anybody has been able to get it to work any pointers would be good. We are same region, so Im assuming they have it blocked or just havent got around to allowing it yet.

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This method requires both you and the other player to have PS4 running system software 2.0 or higher. Has anybody been able to get share play to work on ps4 yet Every time weve tried it is saying host in another region, game isnt unlocked in your area. Sony's Share Play feature allows you to hand over control of the game you're playing to a friend, while you watch them play.

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If you don't like the idea of giving your friends or family members full access to your PS4 game library, or you simply don't have access to their PS4 console, then Share Play is perhaps a safer method to game share on PS4. If you want to deactivate the PS4 console you originally chose to share your library with as a primary console, but can't access it, Sony has a simple guide to allow you to do so – but this can only be done once every six months. We also advise that you only share your PS4 game library with someone you trust, as you will likely need to follow the same steps on your own console to regain control of your PS4 games library, or if you change/upgrade your own PS4. If you try to add more, you risk your account being banned. However, it's worth noting that only one other person can access your PS4 game library in this way. If you use this method, you can still play your PS4 games library on your own console at the same time.

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This should allow your friend or family member to download and play games from your PS4 games library on their PS4 console – but you should probably have them log into their own PlayStation account on the console. You may need to deactivate your own PS4 console as the primary console to do this. Go to 'Settings', 'Account management' and then 'Activate as your primary PS4'.

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Parental Control levels are also something to note, since the levels must match and the friend's age must be appropriate for the game's age rating.Īnother thing to note: sessions only last 60 minutes, but you have an unlimited amount.Īpart from that, you are pretty much free to Share Play with anyone, anywhere.If you want to allow someone else access to your entire PS4 library, then this first method is the easiest option.įirstly, log into your PSN account on your friend or family member's PS4 console.

Games using the PlayStation Camera aren't supported. The game will need to be available in both players' countries for you to play as well, and for some reason, players in Germany can only play with other players in Germany. It only works with two people and if you want to play a multiplayer game on Share Play, both of you will need a PlayStation Plus membership, even though only the host will need the game. There are a few restrictions on how Share Play can work. It's a clever system and one that works fairly well if you're lucky enough to have an internet connection of at least 5MB/s. Your PlayStation 4 streams its instance of the game to your friends' PS4, then it sends their controller input back to you.Īs you can imagine the internet connection will need to be good to make sure that the input from the remote controller doesn't experience any lag. Like any game streaming service, Share Play relies on an excellent internet connection on both ends.

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