While the Wii U may be performing poorly, it still brought some neat ideas to gaming. Remember that feature of playing the game on your GamePad elsewhere in the house? Sony offer something similar thanks to PS4 Remote Play, allowing gamers to use their Vita for the same purpose. Sony have recently announced a new range of Z3 tablets at IFA in Berlin. That range will be PS4 Remote Play compatible.
This feature will be possible on the entire Z3 range; the Z3 and Z3 compact smart phones, as well as the 8-inch Z3 tablet (via Sony Mobile)
Play PS4™ games anywhere in your home with the addition of PS4™ Remote Play on Xperia Z3 series. Your Xperia Z3 series are the only smartphones and tablet with PS4 Remote Play which means you can use them as a remote screen to connect to and control your games on PS4. For those times when the TV is being used, simply connect your Xperia Z3 series device to your PS4 via home Wi-Fi and use the DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller with the GCM10 Game Control Mount to continue playing games anywhere at home on your smartphone or tablet.
I think it’s a rather cool idea. I do love me some mobile gaming now and then. If you are somebody who is due for an upgrade or looking for a new tablet, the Z3 range might be something to keep in mind if you own a PS4. You can purchase the GCM10 Game Control Mount to make things a whole lot easier.
While the tab is meant to be light (it weighs a measly 270g), I’d be interested to know what it feels like to play with the GCM10 accessory for an extended period of time. I think Sony are on to something here. Would you consider getting one of these Z3 devices simply because it offers the PS4 Remote Play functionality? Or is the idea of playing a PS4 game on screen for ants blasphemy to your ears and/or eyes?
Last Updated: September 4, 2014
Xcalibersa
September 4, 2014 at 12:07
Going to get this once my contract is up. Which I guess many ps4 owners are going to do. Its a good move by Sony to increase their cell market.
Sageville
September 4, 2014 at 13:51
It’s so dangerous, if I get this device, when will I see my family?
Sk3tz0
September 4, 2014 at 13:59
when they bring u food and drink.. 😛
Marc O Polo
September 4, 2014 at 19:47
why would you need to see your family anyway!
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 4, 2014 at 12:09
All good and well, but can it play Minecraft HD? (the “can it play crysis” has been de-throned)
Spaffy
September 4, 2014 at 12:17
Rather brilliant.
Can I use it to skip through my movies and music though?
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2014 at 12:20
My loo time has just been upgraded from Candy Crush to PS4 games, once I get that phone of course
Brady miaau
September 4, 2014 at 12:41
Or just, you know, loo time? Dunno bout that. I reckon smart phones are making people healthier, extending loo times.
Yondaime
September 4, 2014 at 13:33
I see i’m not the only loo time candy crusher
Theunis Jansen van Rensburg
September 4, 2014 at 14:01
PS4 games will replace my Threes! addiction during loo time.
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2014 at 14:18
XD
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
September 4, 2014 at 12:24
A really clever move.
FoxOneZA
September 4, 2014 at 12:26
I’m concerned about the lag as Remote Play isn’t a direct Wi-Fi technology iirc,
FoxOneZA
September 4, 2014 at 12:25
PSA: DS3 controllers work with any Android phone 😉
Milesh Bhana
September 4, 2014 at 12:42
quite keen to see how the lag is. After PS TV’s dismal lag, I’m still a little skeptical.
That said, this feature is making me seriously consider jumping off the Apple ship on my next upgrade.
Sageville
September 4, 2014 at 13:07
I’d love to hook up my Galaxy Tab in this manner.
FoxOneZA
September 4, 2014 at 14:16
There’s an Android app for that on the way http://kinoconsole.kinoni.com/index.html#features
Sageville
September 4, 2014 at 14:23
OooooH!
fred
September 4, 2014 at 12:44
Good idea , although I have the Vita already , and streaming at 60fps is not possible.
Nikola
September 4, 2014 at 12:47
My contract expiries end of the year and you can be sure I am getting this phone and only reason why is bcuz of the PS4 remote play awesome quite excited about it. Great move by Sony in my opinion.
Sageville
September 4, 2014 at 13:05
I don’t think the screen will handle rage-controller-throwing
Viking Of Science
September 4, 2014 at 13:30
So they’re undercutting the Vita again, then…. that poor device…
Viking Of Science
September 4, 2014 at 13:34
Didn’t the Z2 launch this year? I’m reading Autumn 2014 release for the Z3? replacing their flagship after +/- 6 months of life? isn’t that a bit insane?
Theunis Jansen van Rensburg
September 4, 2014 at 14:02
Sony has been accelerating their release cycles since the launch of the Xperia Z at the beginning of last year. We will probably be seeing a new flagship every six months from Sony for some time.
Viking Of Science
September 4, 2014 at 14:08
I still think that’s excessive. I mean, looking at the specs of the Z3, it’s not miles beyond the Z2… They Need to be careful as well, I mean public perception. “Why would I buy the Sony phone, they’re going to replace it 6 months from now?” I just don’t think it makes financial sense, They’ll do it, of course, but they’ll start noticing a drop in annual Sony handset sales…
Theunis Jansen van Rensburg
September 4, 2014 at 14:22
I guess that’s the nature of most computing products. At some stage the progress starts to slow. I think Sony saw this trend with all flagships and decided on this business model. Whether it will work remains to be seen, but at least they are making good products.
Duffman! Formerly_known as_the
September 4, 2014 at 13:51
I just want to know. Does anybody actually use the Vita remote play? I though it was laggy?
On the other hand. I will continue with my recent epiphany. Vita Phone for the win??
Milesh Bhana
September 4, 2014 at 14:02
so.. any idea when this will be hitting South African shores?
Theunis Jansen van Rensburg
September 4, 2014 at 14:04
Before the end of 2014 according to Sony SA.
http://www.bandwidthblog.com/2014/09/04/sony-xperia-z3-and-xperia-z3-compact-official-at-ifa-2014/
Jaded_Reprobate
September 4, 2014 at 15:10
why does lazygamer.net only allow me to come to this page? i can’t go to the home page????
Bob
September 4, 2014 at 15:11
Same here, not just you
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
September 4, 2014 at 15:28
Was a caching issue, that we have now resolved. Sorry 🙁
Jaded_Reprobate
September 4, 2014 at 15:32
Thanx
DrKiller
September 4, 2014 at 15:13
I dont understand this website!! Why am I forced to read this article 🙁
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
September 4, 2014 at 15:28
There was an issue with out caching – but it has been resolved. Apologies for the inconvenience.
DrKiller
September 4, 2014 at 15:31
oh… I thought it was part of the new look 😛
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
September 4, 2014 at 15:34
No, that would be dickish. We try not to be dickish 😛
Pieter Kruger
September 4, 2014 at 15:20
Sony REALLY punting this Z3 thingie I see!