PlayStation 4 Controller is Displayed at the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo, Known as E3, in Los Angeles
A PlayStation 4 controller is displayed at the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, in Los Angeles, California, June 11, 2014. Reuters

PlayStation 4 Remote Play for Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is now available. Sony has also confirmed that in the coming weeks, users of Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet will receive support for the PS4 Remote Play feature. Will Xperia Z1 and older Xperia Z devices be supported too?

Sony PlayStation 4 Remote Play On Xperia Z3 Devices Now Available

Starting today, owners of Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact can now download the PlayStation 4 Remote Play app at the Google Play Store to enable the exclusive feature on Xperia Z3 series. Remote Play app allows users to play Sony PlayStation 4 game titles on Xperia Z3 devices using the DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller via Wi-Fi Internet connection.

Through Remote Play, Sony Xperia Z3 series owners can also enjoy PlayStation 4 gaming experience of popular titles such as Destiny, Minecraft, Metro Redux and more. In addition to wireless gaming experience on a mobile device, owners can also gain access to saved games.

Other Supported Devices: Sony Xperia Z2 Series, PlayStation Vita And PlayStation TV

Sony Mobile also confirmed that PS4 Remote Play is going to be supported in Xperia Z2 smartphone and Xperia Z2 Tablet in the coming weeks. That means Xperia Z2 device owners will need to get a DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller in order to join other Xperia Z3 and Z2 PlayStation 4 players online.

Other devices supported by the Sony PlayStation 4 Remote Play include PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV, which will roll out in Europe by Nov. 14. Sony added that PS4 Remote Play will only be offered to Xperia Z3 and Z2 devices; no extended support for Xperia Z1/Z1s, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Tablet Z and older Xperia Z smartphones.

Remote Play App At Google Play Store

PS4 Remote Play app is now available at the Google Play Store for Xperia Z3 devices, which directly streams PlayStation 4 gaming. Here are the details of the app from Sony Mobile:

- Connect the Xperia smartphone or tablet to home Wi-Fi network with DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller to continue PS4 games away from the TV screen.

- Remote Play requires PlayStation4 system with latest system software, DUALSHOCK Wireless Controller, Sony Entertainment Network account and high-speed connection.

- Use home Wi-Fi network only.

- Some games may not support this feature.