PlayStation 4 Share Play will only run in 720p for guests

Planning on completing a friend's PS4 game using Share Play? Well - you may want to rethink that.

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The PlayStation 4’s system update 2.00 adds a number of highly-anticipated feature, but no feature is as anticipated as the console’s Share Play feature, which allows PlayStation Plus members to allow their friends to tap into their game in order to get a taste of the action, or to possibly help them with a really tough section. If you’re planning on being the friend who leeches off of your friends’ games, you should be aware you’re not getting as complete as an experience as you should.

According to a Sony rep who confirmed with Video Gamer, the PlayStation 4’s Share Play feature only allows for 720p connections and will have a “limited frame rate” for those who are tapping into their pal’s game, while the host will be able to see the game at 1080p.

Considering what exactly is being done with the PS4’s Share Play feature, I would hope this kind of news wouldn’t cause a huge uproar. I mean, the fact that you can play over the Internet on your friends’ console is already mind blowing enough. The fact that the video won’t be a full 1080p hopefully won’t be a deal breaker.

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    October 28, 2014 2:00 PM

    Daniel Perez posted a new article, PlayStation 4 Share Play will only run in 720p for guests

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      October 29, 2014 6:30 AM

      Planning on completing a friend's PS4 game using Share Play? Well - you may want to rethink that.

      ... Considering what exactly is being done with the PS4’s Share Play feature, I would hope this kind of news wouldn’t cause a huge uproar. I mean, the fact that you can play over the Internet on your friends’ console is already mind blowing enough. The fact that the video won’t be a full 1080p hopefully won’t be a deal breaker.

      So I should rethink that, but I shouldn't rethink that? I don't know what to think!

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      October 29, 2014 6:36 AM

      That's fine. It's not like we're getting 1080p now.... jk

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        October 29, 2014 6:41 AM

        1080p of low resolution textures, yippee.

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        October 29, 2014 11:26 PM

        Xbox fanboy : Sony announces great feature... But its only 720p for streaming ..
        Xbox fanboy : Metal gear solid 5 is 720p on Xbox one .. "no one can tell the difference"

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