How to Use Share Screen on Your PS5 (and What It Does)
Ever been playing a game on your PlayStation 5 and thought, “I wish my friends could watch me play this game”?
While it’s great to physically have your friends in the same room with you as you play a game, Sony has the next best thing. This feature is known as Share Screen, and we’re going to explain what it is and how to use it.
What Is the Share Screen Feature on PS5?
In a nutshell, Share Screen on PlayStation 5 allows you to stream your live gameplay sessions to your friends in a Party.
While screen sharing on PS5, your friends won’t be able to see any content that’s deemed private, such as your dashboard or blocked cutscenes in games.
Share Screen even has a picture-in-picture mode that also allows you to watch your friends play while you play as well – their screen appears as a small floating window on your screen.
You can also pin their screen to the side if you don’t want it floating above yours. So, essentially, you can be playing Elden Ring while your friend plays Ratchet & Clank, allowing you both to see what the other’s doing.
Furthermore, while screen sharing, you canactivate Share Play on your PlayStation 5, which allows you to share your games with friends and vice versa. it’s possible to also read our guide onhow to enable game sharing on PS5to find out how else you can share games with others.
How to Use Share Screen on PS5
To use the Share Screen feature on your PS5, start by pressing thePS buttonon your DualSense controller and selectingGame Base.
Next, selectParties(the icon that has a headset with a mic on it) on the left side of the window. Then, choose the party you want to share your screen with on the right side.
In theVoice Chatwindow, press theShare Screenbutton. This is the button with two screens and a curved arrow underneath (it’s in the menu below the names dropdown).
This will start a Screen Share session, and your friends in the Party will receive a notification with an invitation to join it. Once they accept the invite, a card will appear when they press thePS button. All they have to do is select the card to view your screen.
Now you may play your game while your friends enjoy watching it. When you’re done, head back to theVoice Chatwindow and hit theShare Screenbutton again to stop sharing your screen.
Sharing Your Screen on PS5 Is Easy
As you’re able to see, using the Screen Share feature on PS5 isn’t all that difficult. Once you launch it, your friends can watch your amazing gameplay footage live while you chat with them throughout the session.
Although this social gaming feature is virtual, it’s the closest you’ll come to having your friend sitting next to you when they’re physically unable to be in the same room with you.
Try these handy settings and tricks to get even more out of your PS5 console.
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