The official PlayStation application on smartphones was massively improved when it got a facelift to coincide with the launch of the PS5, and now it's going to be further enhanced with updates landing "in the coming weeks". The headline addition will be the ability to manage your console's storage from the device without even having to boot the system up. The PlayStation Blog doesn't go into much detail, but we have to assume you'll be able to delete PS5 and PS4 titles on the fly and potentially move them between storage locations. PS5 games can be stored externally starting tomorrow, after all.
The update will also let you join a multiplayer session on PS5 from the app, compare Trophy lists with your friends, and sort and filter products on the PS Store. This is in addition to the features that have already been patched in recently, which include the long-awaited Wishlist, notifications when your pals come online, and the ability to change your online status. The app is available to download right now on the Google Play and Apple App stores.
Cool additions? Cool additions indeed. Do you regularly use the PlayStation phone app? Share what you think of these new features in the comments below.
[source blog.playstation.com]
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Thats a nice update.
Actually, for me the headline is that we are finally getting the wishlist back! Storage space isn’t really a big deal, but it’s great to be able to quickly check the wishlist whenever a sale might be on.
So far it’s only been available in browser not the app.
The feature I'd like next is sharing captured media via the app!
If it all works, great.
All about the wishlist though!!
Honestly, the big thing I want is to be able to scan download/store credit codes again. I really haven’t liked the PS app as much since they removed that ability, even though it’s better in most other ways.
Sony should try and allow both the app and web version to do the same actually things, don't limit either of them. It's only us as gamers have to really tell Sony this to improve the services and the way we feel comfortable using their services. Also when viewing a game that have more than one edition, it should allows us to click the others from right within the page rather than coming out back to click on another edition of the same game. Microsoft store, Ubisoft, GOG are a few example of a well organised game store.
Roll on tomorrow !
Good update!
Hopefully more like this to come in the future!
Bringing back the ability to compare trophies with friends is what I like the most. That's one of the things I always missed about the old app, so I'm happy to see that feature return.
The other feature I want back is the "What's New" section. I liked seeing my friends' activities.
@b1ackjack I have this problem sometimes too. Bit annoying!
The app is great. PlayStation has done a great job with it, integrating a lot of important features into one app. Really enjoy using it.
Not used this one in ages, should check it out again.
I just switch from RemotePlay to PSplay. Can finally use my Saitake 7007 as a controller. It also has tons more features.
Great to have all these Mobile apps.
Wishlist back is great but...can they please add a notification for it when Games go on sale?
@Voltan yes! That would be great
Screenshots and gameplay records - synchronised automatically to cloud and accesible from mobile app. -> I need this 👌🏻
Getting the wishlist back is going to be huge. It was dumb that it was ever removed.
I only use it the odd time here and there but the idea of being able to manage system storage without having to turn it on I like, I like it a lot.
I like the App and use it often. It's become part of my social media scrolls when on my phone. Improvements and additions are always welcomed.
I hope this is the start of more frequent updates coming from Sony.
Wishlist back on the app? Lets go booooyyyyys!
This will prob be the best PS related news this week
I use this app all of the time and I'm thrilled to see it get some much needed love.
I have been constant user of ps app and I am glad to see welcome features coming to the app. Keep them coming
I need the ability to change your cover image for your PS5 back on the app.
@Agramonte Even better, PSPlay let's you map your DualSense, albeit without haptics or touchpad swiping (you can map button presses as swipes, but that's not great because you either end up with other buttons unassigned, multiple button presses sent at once, or a weird unintuitive layout) which ruined my attempts to use it for Detroit: Become Human
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