remotePad : Revolutionizing PS4 Multiplayer With Enhanced Connectivity And Control

remotePad is a versatile plugin for the GoldHEN platform, designed to enhance the gaming experience on the PlayStation 4 (PS4) by allowing up to four players to connect and control the console remotely.

This innovative tool supports both network and USB connections (with USB support currently in development), making it ideal for local multiplayer games without the need for additional official DS4 controllers.

Key Features Of remotePad

  • Multiplayer Support: remotePad simulates up to four controllers, allowing users to play local multiplayer games with friends using third-party controllers or smartphones.
  • Connection Methods: Users can access the PS4 via a web browser on their phone or computer to control the console remotely. Future updates will include direct USB control and other protocols.
  • Customization: The plugin allows for configuration of controller names and settings through the remote_pad.ini file. Users can also disable specific controllers for certain games.

How To Use remotePad

  1. Installation: Place the remote_pad.prx file in the /data/GoldHEN/plugins folder and configure it according to the GoldHEN quick-start guide.
  2. Accessing the Server: Upon launching a game, a notification will display the server address. Users can access this server using a browser to control the PS4.
  3. Controller Configuration: Modify the remote_pad.ini file to customize controller settings, such as names and drivers.

For games that do not recognize remotePad’s virtual controllers properly, users can create a new user on the console, obtain the user ID, and configure it in the remote_pad.ini file. This ensures that the game binds the virtual controllers correctly.

remotePad opens up possibilities for a more extensive remote play experience.

By configuring user IDs and using a capture card with port forwarding, users can create their own remote play service, allowing friends to play local multiplayer games remotely via screen-sharing tools.

This setup offers a more flexible alternative to Sony’s official Remote Play feature.

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