Nintendo Switch Online vs PS Remote Play Usage & Stats

The Nintendo Switch Online app enhances your online gameplay experience on your Nintendo Switch™ system. With this app, you can access game-specific services, view your online friends, and use voice chat during online play—all of which allow you to get even more out of online play. Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to use certain features of this app. ◆ Software with game-specific services: 　・ Splatoon™ 3 　　　・ Check the online status of friends playing Splatoon 3 　　　・ View detailed results from battles or Salmon Run 　　　・ Check the upcoming Stage Schedule 　・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons 　　　・ Send custom designs made in Animal Crossing 　　　　titles for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems to 　　　　Animal Crossing: New Horizons 　　　・ Use your smartphone to input chat messages 　　　　for in-game communication 　　　・ Check whether your Best Friends are online 　・ Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate 　　　・ View posted videos 　　　・ Queue up user-created stages for downloading to your game 　　　・ View notifications about upcoming events 　・ Splatoon™ 2 　　　・ View detailed results from battles or Salmon Run 　　　・ Check rankings and stage schedules ◆ View your online friends You can see which of your friends are online from your smartphone—and which games they're playing. You can even send friend requests right from the app! Note: Some friend features, like adding friends, can only be accessed from a Nintendo Switch system. ◆ Use voice chat during online play From this app, you can join in on voice chat while playing supported software online. By using the app, your voice-chat status will be automatically synced with the game status—and in games that support team battles, like Splatoon 3, you can choose to chat with just the players who are on your team. Attention: ● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat and social-networking services. ● Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features. ● Nintendo Switch system and compatible Nintendo Switch software required to use voice chat and other features. ● Compatible smartphone required. ● Persistent Internet connection required. ● Data charges may apply. ● May include advertising. Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit www.nintendo.com/switch-online for more information. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in JAPAN and other countries.

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PS Remote Play

Use PS Remote Play to access your PS5™ or PS4™ wherever you go. With PS Remote Play, you can: • Display the PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4 screen on your mobile device. • Use the on-screen controller on your mobile device to control your PS5 or PS4. • Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller. • Connect your DualSense™ wireless controller to mobile devices with iOS 14.5/iPadOS 14.5 or later installed. • Connect your DualSense Edge™ wireless controller to mobile devices with iOS 16.4/iPadOS 16.4 or later installed. • Join voice chats using the mic on your mobile device. • Enter text on your PS5 or PS4 using the keyboard on your mobile device. To use this app, you need the following: • A mobile device with iOS 14/iPadOS 14 or later installed • A PS5 or PS4 console with the latest system software version • An account for PlayStation Network • A fast and stable internet connection When using mobile data: • Depending on your carrier and network conditions, you may not be able to use Remote Play. • Remote Play uses a lot more data than most video streaming services. Data charges may apply. Note: • This app may not be compatible with some games. • You need to grant this app access to connect to devices on your local network. If you haven't already, you can do this from the Settings menu on your iOS or iPadOS device. • Your controller may vibrate differently than when playing on your PS5 or PS4 console.