# PS4 Launcher - Simulator

> Have you ever wonder to use your phone as a console for gaming purposes?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ph.mikesoft.ps4launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ph.mikesoft.ps4launcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ph.mikesoft.ps4launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MikeSoft PH
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 2,610,246
- **Rating:** 3.69 / 5 (4,823 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.01
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-16
- **First published:** 2023-09-20
- **Publisher country:** PH
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ph.mikesoft.ps4launcher)
- **Website:** [https://mikesoft.web.app/](https://mikesoft.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mikesoft.web.app/PrivacyPolicy/ps4launcher.html](https://mikesoft.web.app/PrivacyPolicy/ps4launcher.html)

## Description

PS4 Launcher - Simulator is a feature-rich Chrome extension that lets you use your phone like a PS4 console for gaming purposes. The latest update (version 1.51) offers a guided introduction to help new users master the interface quickly. It enables users to create emulator game shortcuts directly on the launcher’s home screen and personalize their game library by customizing names and icons. Users can also organize apps and games into folders for a tidy layout, adjust configuration settings extensively, customize the Play Store app and its appearance, change background animations, and add boot screen options for authenticity. Audio controls allow toggling sound effects on or off. Several bug fixes enhance stability and performance, including better icon scaling, crash fixes, and memory leak resolution. This extension is tailored to provide an immersive and intuitive PS4-like gaming experience on your mobile device.

## Rankings

- #37,970 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the app as a PS4-like launcher that can turn a phone into a PS4-style device and even supports a controller. However, multiple reviews report stability problems (crashes, blue screens, loading) and note it does not provide real PS4 functionality. They call for updates and improvements, and a few mention uninstall issues. Overall, it’s appealing for PS4 aesthetics but buggy and incomplete.

### Pros

- PS4-like launcher with a real PS4 look and feel
- Turns your phone into a PS4-like device
- Controller compatibility / use a gamepad
- Positive user sentiment (love it, amazing)
- A convincing PS4-look launcher for mobile

### Cons

- Stability issues: crashes, blue screen, and the app stopping unexpectedly
- Not a real PS4 experience; cannot play actual PS4 games
- Needs ongoing updates and improvements
- Uninstall can be difficult for some users

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