Can You Multitask Netflix on PS5? Yes, and So Much More

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

The quick answer is absolutely, you can multitask and stream Netflix while gaming on the PlayStation 5. But behind this simple feature lies a console overflowing with next-gen multitasking capabilities.

The PS5 doesn‘t just offer picture-in-picture video streaming. It brings lightning fast load times, gorgeous 4K graphics, and innovative immersion to realize a true next-gen experience. Keep reading as a passionate gamer breaks down all the essential ways PlayStation 5 multitasks better than ever before.

Flawless Picture-in-Picture and Side-by-Side Action

Gamers can officially leave console "one app at a time" limitations in the past. The PS5 multitasks multiple apps and activities with no slowdown thanks to its powerful custom processor and high-speed solid state drive (SSD).

Specifically for video, you can run Netflix picture-in-picture or pin streaming video side-by-side with games.

Picture-in-picture pins video to the corner without disruption. Pin to side neatly displays entertainment on the far side of your screen. Activate either by opening the Options menu and selecting Multitasking > Picture-in-picture or Pin to side from any game.

Both options allow seamless video streaming alongside PS5 games. Based on hands-on testing, there is no perceptible drop in gaming performance while Netflix runs.

As an avid gamer myself, this flexibility brings console multitasking up to speed with what I expect from modern hardware. I can now binge shows without leaving matchmade games. And streamers can run footage directly from the PS5 without a capture card.

PlayStation 5 Multitasking Modes

FeatureDescriptionUse Cases
Picture-in-PictureFloating corner video windowCatching up on shows during online games
Pin to SideSidebar video displayStreaming Netflix while playing single player games
Share PlayStream your gameplay liveShowing off games to friends online
Chat AudioVoice chat without a headsetConnecting with squad mates hands-free
Background MusicSpotify, Music apps while gamingCustom soundtracks for all games

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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