[ # ] Remote Play PS3 to PSP: How to use Remote Play

/* Posted June 20th, 2008 at 11:38am */
/* Filed under Blu-Ray, HDTV, How-To, PS3, PSP, Sony, Video Games */

What is Remote Play? Remote Play is a feature on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable which allows a PlayStation Portable user to interact with their PlayStation 3’s Xross Media Bar. Users can access music, videos, photos, games and various applications stored on the PlayStation 3’s HDD, or external flash drives and optical media attached to the PlayStation 3.

Remote Play works by encoding a live video and audio stream of the output image on a PlayStation 3, then delivering it over a wireless network connection to a PlayStation Portable. Actions performed on the PSP such as the pressing of buttons are uploaded back to the PlayStation 3 over the same connection. This is similar in concept to the Slingbox.

The latest update includes the ability to use Remote Play across the Internet, turn your PlayStation 3 on remotely, use a few applications, and play all PlayStation 1 games, whether stored on the HDD or on an optical disc.

Games/Softwares which are compatible with Remote Play include:

All PSone games are now playable with the original disc via remote play
Requires:
PS3 Firmware 2.10+, released 12-18-07
With the PSP release of firmware 3.72+, it included PS3 remote start.
PSP Firmware 3.80+, released 12-18-07

Imabikisou (BD game/PSN demo):
(Japanese horror visual novel game)
Text-heavy game with background visuals/movies

Lair (BD game):
Overrides mandatory SIXAXIS controls for PS3 play, allowing PSP control
Can start the game and fly around for a bit - but cannot complete many of the levels since certain SIXAXIS motions are required in-game
Frame-rate issues have been reported

Aqua Vita (PSN game) aka Aquatopia:
Requires PLAYSTATION Eye
No way to move or affect the fish tank from your PSP, fish still only respond to PLAYSTATION Eye movement

Bionic Commando: Rearmed
Possibly the first 3rd party game to include this feature
Fully playable from PSP

High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition (PSN game):
Fully playable via PSP remote play
Must perform upgrade to game by launching from PS3 first
Graphics look phenomenal, online play through PSP works great as well

High Stakes on the Vegas Strip website updated to show “PSP Remote Patch NOW AVAILABLE”

Mainichi Issho (PSN game):
Fully playable via PSP
Includes RSS feeds, video, mini-games, etc.

PixelJunk Eden
Remote Play listed under key features, along with trophy support
Source: Playstation.com

PixelJunk Monsters
Fully playable via PSP remote play
“We also support PSP remote play and it is probably one of the first games that supports this really well - ie. it is totally playable through your PSP, even at low bandwidths.”
Source: Q-Games President & Executive Producer Dylan Cuthbert via Playstation.Blog
Update: PixelJunk Monsters [Demo] released on US PLAYSTATION Store on February 21, 2008 - works via remote play.

SingStar Vol. 2 (BD game):
With a PSP and a wireless internet connection, you will now be able to browse, select and start downloading new songs from the â€˜SingStoreâ€™ on the go. Choosing your perfect tracklist is easier than ever before. You can also access to all areas of My SingStar Online and share the best SingStar performances with your friend and family!

Coming Eventually?

Formula One Championship [Not Yet Implemented]

PSP will function as rear-view mirror (originally in TGS 07 demo)
May be implemented in a future update to the game

Other Things to do with your PS3 + PSP remote play:

Chat (Video Chat)

Message all of your PSN friends from your PS3’s buddy list
If you start a new chat just by yourself, the PLAYSTATION Eye adds security camera functionality, you can check out your room
Update (12-18-07): You can now hear sound (listen in) via remote play video chat
Requires PSP Firmware 3.80 and PS3 Firmware 2.10
Only limitation is that the video doesn’t take up the whole screen so it can be hard to see

Folding@home
Folding@home can be remotely operated through the Remote Play feature of your PS3 system
Functionality added in client v1.2 - updated 8/21/07
Source: Official Playstation.Blog

When you use this feature, the Folding@home help screen will be specific to your PSP systemâ€™s controls
Use this screen if you need help in navigating Folding@home from your PSP system

Media
You can use remote play to access media streamed from your PC
This includes live tv streamed to your PSP if you have the right gear
Comment: User Joker4529 recommends +2 responsiveness and normal quality for best results
If you have a media server such as TVersity, this means you can stream & transcode video/audio/photos to your PS3, while viewing remotely on your PSP
Update: With PS3 firmware 2.20, you can select “Audio Output” to play your music through your PS3 (PSP acts as remote control)

PLAYSTATION Store
Download and install demos remotely from your PSP
You can add funds to your wallet and purchase full games and downloadable content as well

Web Browser
Allows additional Flash-enabled viewing

Addtional resources here:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=psnetwork&message.id=166903