The PlayStation 4 is a great platform for gaming, but it can be difficult to find games that you want to play. Sometimes, the game you’ve chosen to play has gone on sale, but you’re not even close to your PlayStation 4. The best way to overcome this obstacle is by learning how to use the PlayStation 4’s controller.

PS4 owners can now download games from anywhere in the world, thanks to the remote download feature. ..

Prepping Your PS4

First, you’ll need to set up your PlayStation 4 so that it can use the remote download feature. Once you’ve done that, you won’t have to worry about it again. However, just in case, make sure you have some light prep work done on your console first.

Your PS4 needs to be in “rest mode” in order to accept download requests. This is a low-power standby mode that lets your PS4 do all sorts of housekeeping while you aren’t using it. Most people use rest mode anyway, since you can only recharge your controllers in this mode, as opposed to completely turning the console off.

Rest Mode settings are important, so be sure to check them out. By default, the right settings are on, but you can double-check them by going to Settings>Power Saving Settings>Set Functions Available in Rest Mode.

To be able to turn on your PlayStation 4 from the network, you first need to stay connected to the internet. ..

Now, in the System Preferences, select Automatic Downloads. Tick the box next to Application Update Files.

We’ve just completed our preparations and are now all set to take on the challenge.

Triggering a Remote

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You can now trigger a remote download of any PS4 game from a browser or the PSN App. This is the most universal solution, so let’s look at the step needed to do this from a web browser. ..

Next, go to the PlayStation Store and find the game you want to buy.
Now, click on the “buy” button and enter your payment information. After you’ve completed your purchase, you’ll be taken to a confirmation page. On this page, you’ll need to enter your PlayStation Network ID and password. Once these are complete, the game will be added to your account and you can start playing it.

If you have the game already downloaded on your PS4, you can simply select “Play Now” from the main menu and the game will start automatically. If you haven’t downloaded the game yet, you can choose to start the download from the main menu by selecting “Download Now.” ..

The first step in purchasing a game on the PlayStation Network is to search for it on the PSN store. Instead of Add to Basket, you’ll see a button labeled Download to PS4. If you click on this and follow any subsequent prompts, your PS4 will start downloading the game.

If you’re looking to download games for your PlayStation 4, PS3, or Vita console, you can do so by using the Download List. Simply click on your profile name on the PlayStation Store and then click Download List. ..

This list of games is ordered by purchase date. You can see a download button to the right of every game entry. The list is a bit clunky to navigate, but it’s a good way to find games that you’ve forgotten about.

You can manage downloads for your PlayStation 4 system remotely by using the Download Queue. Just click on your profile name on the PlayStation Store and then click Download Queue.

This will show you the download status and order of games you’ve set to download remotely. You can cancel them here if you change your mind.

PlayStation Now lets you stream games from the PlayStation Network, so you can avoid having to navigate the PSN store.