How to stream PS5 gameplay to Discord (using PS Remote Play)

Streaming PS5 gameplay to Discord requires the use of PS Remote Play due to lack of direct support. This guide will help you set up Remote Play, manage potential latency, and ensure a seamless connection to share your gaming experience with friends.

Download and set up PS Remote Play

The first step is to download PS Remote Play. It's free but you'll need a PSN account for it to work. Now follow these instructions:

First, launch PS5 and enable Remote Play. You will find it in Settings > System > Remote Play > Enable Remote Play .

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Next, visit this PlayStation website, click Download , select the platform, and follow the instructions to install the app.

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Once installed, launch the app, click Sign In to PSN and link the PS Remote Play app to your PSN account. Now select PS5 from the PS Remote Play window. It will take a moment to connect and notify when successful.

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Now you have PS Remote Play connected and ready to stream your Discord. If you encounter problems or error messages, make sure your console and computer are on the same WiFi network. If that doesn't work, try restarting the router.

Stream PS Remote Play to Discord

If you set up Remote Play successfully, you should now have a window on your screen with your PS5's feed. You will share that window to the Discord channel on your computer.

First, launch Discord and join the voice channel by clicking on its name. Next, you want to share your screen by clicking the Share Your Screen button at the bottom left of the screen. It's the screen icon and arrow in the row of media buttons.

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A new prompt window will appear, asking what you want to share. On the Applications tab, find the Remote Play window and select it.

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The next screen allows changing certain streaming parameters. Make sure to turn on the Also share application audio toggle if you want audio. But more importantly, your video stream must prioritize Smoother Video in Stream Quality and have the highest frame rate and resolution possible. Select Go Live when you're ready.

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Note : Discord Nitro is not the only way to stream at higher quality; you can get better quality using boosted server.

Now, other people can watch your PS5 stream. You can also mute your PC and transfer voice chat audio to the console. Double click on the stream's floating thumbnail and look for the handle and rectangle icon.

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It's a somewhat roundabout but economical method to stream PS5 gameplay to Discord. Sony and Discord have improved PlayStation-Discord collaboration since introducing it with the PS5, so perhaps there will be an update to address this in the future.