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Sony’s new ‘PlayLink’ multiplayer games will use iPhones as second-screen controllers for PS4

<div class="feat-image">(https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/playlink-ps4-ios-iphone.png?w=1600&h=800)</div><p>As part of E3 (https://9to5toys.com/guides/e3-2017/), Sony today announced (https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/06/12/introducing-playlink-for-ps4/) it will launch a new collection of games branded “PlayLink” that will support cross-platform gameplay experiences between PS4 and mobile devices including iOS devices. The games will be built with a second screen experience and group play in mind, meaning they’ll take full advantage of opportunities for touchscreen controls, cameras on mobile devices, multiple devices and more.</p>
<p>The games will work together with iPhones (and possibly iPads) via a companion app that Sony confirmed will be available for both iOS and Android. For the most part, the games appear to use mobile devices as controllers, offering a second screen experience while playing games with others on a PS4 in the living room:</p>
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