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Want to use your laptop as a screen for your PS4<\/strong> via HDMI? You\u2019re not alone \u2014 many gamers hope to take advantage of their laptop\u2019s display. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not as simple as plugging in a cable.<\/p>\n

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This guide explains why direct HDMI won\u2019t work<\/strong>, and shows you the real ways<\/strong> to play PS4 on a laptop screen.<\/p>\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f Can You Connect PS4 to Laptop via HDMI?<\/h2>\n

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Short answer:<\/strong>
No<\/strong>, you cannot connect your PS4 directly to your laptop using an HDMI cable alone.<\/p>\n

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Why Not?<\/h3>\n

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Because:<\/p>\n

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