While it’s great to physically have your friends in the same room with you as you play a game, Sony has the next best thing. This feature is known as Share Screen, and we’re going to explain what it is and how to use it.

What Is the Share Screen Feature on PS5?

In a nutshell, Share Screen on PlayStation 5 allows you to stream your live gameplay sessions to your friends in a Party.

Share Screen even has a picture-in-picture mode that also allows you to watch your friends play while you play as well – their screen appears as a small floating window on your screen.

You can also pin their screen to the side if you don’t want it floating above yours. So, essentially, you can be playing Elden Ring while your friend plays Ratchet & Clank, allowing you both to see what the other’s doing.

Furthermore, while screen sharing, you can activate Share Play on your PlayStation 5, which allows you to share your games with friends and vice versa. You can also read our guide on how to enable game sharing on PS5 to find out how else you can share games with others.

How to Use Share Screen on PS5

To use the Share Screen feature on your PS5, start by pressing the PS button on your DualSense controller and selecting Game Base.

Next, select Parties (the icon that has a headset with a mic on it) on the left side of the window. Then, choose the party you want to share your screen with on the right side.

In the Voice Chat window, press the Share Screen button. This is the button with two screens and a curved arrow underneath (it’s in the menu below the names dropdown).

This will start a Screen Share session, and your friends in the Party will receive a notification with an invitation to join it. Once they accept the invite, a card will appear when they press the PS button. All they have to do is select the card to view your screen.

Now you can play your game while your friends enjoy watching it. When you’re done, head back to the Voice Chat window and hit the Share Screen button again to stop sharing your screen.

Sharing Your Screen on PS5 Is Easy

As you can see, using the Screen Share feature on PS5 isn’t all that difficult. Once you launch it, your friends can watch your amazing gameplay footage live while you chat with them throughout the session.

Although this social gaming feature is virtual, it’s the closest you’ll come to having your friend sitting next to you when they’re physically unable to be in the same room with you.