Sony Xperia Z3 Game Control Mount and PS4 Remote Play

# Enjoying PlayStation 4 Games on Your Xperia Smartphone: A Comprehensive Guide

## Introduction

The frustration of acquiring a brand new PlayStation 4 (PS4) during a busy holiday season, only to find the television constantly occupied, is all too familiar. Joshua Regard from Android Authority introduces an innovative solution to this problem, allowing you to enjoy your PS4 games on your Sony Xperia smartphone using the PS4 Remote Play feature and the Sony Game Control Mount.

## The Solution: The Sony Game Control Mount

The Sony Game Control Mount is designed for select Xperia devices, including the Xperia Z3, Z2, Z3 Tablet Compact, and Xperia Z3 V. In this guide, we focus on the Xperia Z3, as that's where the mount was sourced from. Initially available only through Verizon, the mount is expected to become more widely available by December.

### Setup Process

1. **Mount Installation:**

- The mount attaches securely to your DualShock 4 (DS4) controller using a simple clasp mechanism.

- Once attached, use the suction cup provided to firmly secure your Xperia smartphone to the controller. Adjusting the angle is optional, but most users find it comfortable in a straight-ahead position.

2. **Pairing Your Smartphone with the Controller:**

- Ensure both your PS4 and Xperia device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

- To pair the DS4 controller with your smartphone:

1. Press and hold the PlayStation button and Share button on the controller simultaneously until a white bar appears near the LED.

2. The Bluetooth pairing will be complete once this is done.

## Remote Play: Enhancing Gameplay

### Application Setup

- **Remote Play App:** Download the Remote Play app from the Google Play Store, identifiable by its PS4 icon.

- **Initial Connection:** Connect your Xperia smartphone to the same network as your PS4. For optimal performance, ensure your PS4 is connected via Ethernet to your router.

### Gameplay Experience

Once paired and set up, the Remote Play app displays your PS4's interface on your smartphone screen. Use the DS4 controller to navigate through your games seamlessly. Joshua demonstrates playing WWE 2K15, showcasing how this setup allows gaming without needing the TV.

## Pros and Cons of the Setup

### Advantages

- **Portability:** Enjoy your PS4 games anywhere, whether at home or on-the-go.

- **Latency Issues:** While noticeable in fast-paced games like Call of Duty or Destiny, it's manageable for most users. Joshua finds it acceptable for his gaming habits.

### Limitations

- **Screen Size and Battery Life:**

- The Xperia Z3's smaller screen can make it challenging to view certain games without squinting.

- Battery life is limited, typically lasting about four to five hours of playtime before requiring a recharge via the micro USB port.

## Conclusion

The Sony Game Control Mount offers an innovative way to enjoy PS4 games on your Xperia smartphone. While there are limitations such as screen size and battery life, the portability and convenience it provides make it a valuable addition for any gamer facing TV availability issues.

For those interested in exploring this setup further, consider checking out Ash's review of the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, which offers a larger screen for improved gaming experiences. Don’t forget to engage with Android Authority by liking our videos and subscribing to stay updated on all things Android.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enfellow gamers you probably know this pain all too well you get a brand new game console like say the ps4 on let's say Black Friday and even though it is the holiday season you don't really have a whole lot of time to play that new console and your brand new games for one particular reason the TV is always taken well there should be a solution for it and now that I have my ps4 I can finally show you one and I think it's really great it's Joshua regard from Android Authority what's going on everybody and finally it's time for me to show you the ps4 remote play capabilities along with the Sony game control mount for the Sony Xperia c3 all right here we are with the game control mount for the Sony Xperia z3 line but it can also be used for the z2 smartphones and also the z3 tablet compact also it can be used for the Xperia z3 V for Verizon because that is where I was able to get this mount widely you won't be able to get the game control mount until later in December especially on places like Amazon or anywhere else like that I actually had to order this straight from Verizon because they had it available for the z3 3d which was released not too long ago but the box content basically had just this mount and a small booklet of instructions and essentially it's just a clasp but that will go around the DualShock 4 controller quite easily as so you know just snap right on and once you're through with that this suction cup up here will allow you to mount the actual phone to the controller pushing up on this little lever on the back in order to really get it firmly onto there the angle can be adjusted but for the most part you're probably just gonna have it right straight ahead like this as far as playing actual games goes streaming ps4 games that is you actually won't be using the PlayStation application as you can see is already pre-installed on there but instead you'll be downloading an app called remote play that has the ps4 icon right over there once you have it clicked and you have it set up you should have your ps4 already connected to your Wi-Fi in your network at home or wherever you may be but I strongly recommend that your ps4 be connected via ethernet to your router in order to get the maximum speed that you can give it that way when you do Wi-Fi to the actual phone and it will be able to stream to the phone you can get the best type of connection possible you should have your phone obviously connected to your Wi-Fi as well and once they're both on the same network they'll be able to find one another also the pairing of the DualShock for to the phone will happen around this time essentially what will happen is you're just going to hold the PlayStation button right here and the share button together until a white bar appears on the top where the LED is and it's there that the Bluetooth will pair to the phone and then it will be used for a remote play now after you do the initial connection with the ps4 all other times that you do so should be pretty quick and you'll see that it is going to check the connection environment and then the screen of the actual ps4 itself will appear on your phone screen and it's from there that you can use the ds4 controller and just go through all of the elements of your ps4 now you're already going to notice right away I might not have the best connection possible to be able to get very very low or close to no latency on my connection to the ps4 but for the most part it actually works just about the way that it should certain games like Call of Duty or any shooter games like destiny might be kind of tough to play on here I actually am playing double w e 2k15 quite a lot using remote play and I'm going to demonstrate a little bit of it in a bit but being able to get timely counters off or in first-person shooters being able to aim properly at a rate that allows you to be successful in it it's not quite the same the latency just is maybe like a quarter of a second late especially if you have even if when you have an ideal connection but for the most part I've been having a great time on this especially when the TV like you saw in the intro was already taken and the best part about this you could take it wherever you want and I'm ready inside of the game right now so I just wanted to give you guys a quick look at the capabilities of ps4 remote play but mostly give you a quick review of the game control mount for the Sony Xperia z3 as you can see I have it on here still and I just got done with a match in WWE 2k15 it is a very nice amount to use and you can see back there you have the suction cup that's keeping the phone right there obviously you have the screen on time to contend with when it comes to the z3 and around four or five hours you probably going to conk out so you won't be able to play for too long but you can always plug it back in using the micro USB charging port and continue playing but ultimately as you can see back there TVs still taking up but I'm still enjoying my ps4 right here like I said in the previous segment the the latency does provide a few issues when it comes to the particular games where you need to be very timely mostly first-person shooters and in the case of WWE 2k15 getting off the right types of counters and the right timing for them but for the most part it's really fun to use and it provides another way for you to enjoy the XIII aside from it just being one of the best smartphones that Sony has put out as far as the game control now goes it does provide some top-heavy weight to the ds4 controller right here but it's not really too much and for the most part unless you're playing maybe at a certain angle you're not gonna have that much trouble having fun on the mount using the mount in order to enjoy your games and it also doesn't get in the way of any of the buttons that are on the controller itself you can see Ash's review of the z3 tablet compact over on the side the only gripe that I might have with the Xperia z3 is that it's a little bit small for playing ps4 games certain games you might need to squint just to be able to see what is going on and with the z3 tablet compact and that larger screen you might have a better time with that so keep it tuned here watch their videos that's the tablet compact is on the side and don't forget to drop us on likes in our video subscribe to few to our channel if you haven't already and remember that Android Authority comm is your source for all things Androidfellow gamers you probably know this pain all too well you get a brand new game console like say the ps4 on let's say Black Friday and even though it is the holiday season you don't really have a whole lot of time to play that new console and your brand new games for one particular reason the TV is always taken well there should be a solution for it and now that I have my ps4 I can finally show you one and I think it's really great it's Joshua regard from Android Authority what's going on everybody and finally it's time for me to show you the ps4 remote play capabilities along with the Sony game control mount for the Sony Xperia c3 all right here we are with the game control mount for the Sony Xperia z3 line but it can also be used for the z2 smartphones and also the z3 tablet compact also it can be used for the Xperia z3 V for Verizon because that is where I was able to get this mount widely you won't be able to get the game control mount until later in December especially on places like Amazon or anywhere else like that I actually had to order this straight from Verizon because they had it available for the z3 3d which was released not too long ago but the box content basically had just this mount and a small booklet of instructions and essentially it's just a clasp but that will go around the DualShock 4 controller quite easily as so you know just snap right on and once you're through with that this suction cup up here will allow you to mount the actual phone to the controller pushing up on this little lever on the back in order to really get it firmly onto there the angle can be adjusted but for the most part you're probably just gonna have it right straight ahead like this as far as playing actual games goes streaming ps4 games that is you actually won't be using the PlayStation application as you can see is already pre-installed on there but instead you'll be downloading an app called remote play that has the ps4 icon right over there once you have it clicked and you have it set up you should have your ps4 already connected to your Wi-Fi in your network at home or wherever you may be but I strongly recommend that your ps4 be connected via ethernet to your router in order to get the maximum speed that you can give it that way when you do Wi-Fi to the actual phone and it will be able to stream to the phone you can get the best type of connection possible you should have your phone obviously connected to your Wi-Fi as well and once they're both on the same network they'll be able to find one another also the pairing of the DualShock for to the phone will happen around this time essentially what will happen is you're just going to hold the PlayStation button right here and the share button together until a white bar appears on the top where the LED is and it's there that the Bluetooth will pair to the phone and then it will be used for a remote play now after you do the initial connection with the ps4 all other times that you do so should be pretty quick and you'll see that it is going to check the connection environment and then the screen of the actual ps4 itself will appear on your phone screen and it's from there that you can use the ds4 controller and just go through all of the elements of your ps4 now you're already going to notice right away I might not have the best connection possible to be able to get very very low or close to no latency on my connection to the ps4 but for the most part it actually works just about the way that it should certain games like Call of Duty or any shooter games like destiny might be kind of tough to play on here I actually am playing double w e 2k15 quite a lot using remote play and I'm going to demonstrate a little bit of it in a bit but being able to get timely counters off or in first-person shooters being able to aim properly at a rate that allows you to be successful in it it's not quite the same the latency just is maybe like a quarter of a second late especially if you have even if when you have an ideal connection but for the most part I've been having a great time on this especially when the TV like you saw in the intro was already taken and the best part about this you could take it wherever you want and I'm ready inside of the game right now so I just wanted to give you guys a quick look at the capabilities of ps4 remote play but mostly give you a quick review of the game control mount for the Sony Xperia z3 as you can see I have it on here still and I just got done with a match in WWE 2k15 it is a very nice amount to use and you can see back there you have the suction cup that's keeping the phone right there obviously you have the screen on time to contend with when it comes to the z3 and around four or five hours you probably going to conk out so you won't be able to play for too long but you can always plug it back in using the micro USB charging port and continue playing but ultimately as you can see back there TVs still taking up but I'm still enjoying my ps4 right here like I said in the previous segment the the latency does provide a few issues when it comes to the particular games where you need to be very timely mostly first-person shooters and in the case of WWE 2k15 getting off the right types of counters and the right timing for them but for the most part it's really fun to use and it provides another way for you to enjoy the XIII aside from it just being one of the best smartphones that Sony has put out as far as the game control now goes it does provide some top-heavy weight to the ds4 controller right here but it's not really too much and for the most part unless you're playing maybe at a certain angle you're not gonna have that much trouble having fun on the mount using the mount in order to enjoy your games and it also doesn't get in the way of any of the buttons that are on the controller itself you can see Ash's review of the z3 tablet compact over on the side the only gripe that I might have with the Xperia z3 is that it's a little bit small for playing ps4 games certain games you might need to squint just to be able to see what is going on and with the z3 tablet compact and that larger screen you might have a better time with that so keep it tuned here watch their videos that's the tablet compact is on the side and don't forget to drop us on likes in our video subscribe to few to our channel if you haven't already and remember that Android Authority comm is your source for all things Android\n"