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Genshin | PC & Mobile VS PS4 - Platform Differences

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Check this Platform Differences guide for Genshin Impact. Learn the differences between PC, mobile, & console, crossplay for PS4, device difference, gameplay differences & more.

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Gameplay Differences

Graphic Settings

PC & Mobile Users Can Change Most Of Their Graphic Settings

Graphic Setting PC

PC and Mobile players has many options when it comes to graphic settings. For a smoother gameplay, it is recommended to change these settings according to the performance of your PC or Mobile devices.

PS4 Has Limited Graphics Settings

Graphic Setting PS4

PS4 players has limited options when it comes to Graphics. They can only change the V-Synch and Motion Blur setting.

Elemental Burst Of Party Characters

Elemental Burst

For Mobile & PC Players, You Can Directly Cast Elemental Burst

In Mobile and PC devices, by pressing a specific button, you can switch to a character and automatically cast their Elemental burst.

For PS4 Players, You Need To Change Characters First

To cast the Elemental Burst of characters, you must first switch to the character and press the button for the skill.

Servers - PC & Mobile VS PS4

For Mobile & PC, Select Server At Log-In Screen

Choosing Servers

For mobile and PC players, you can choose which server you will access at the Log-in screen.

However, once you chose a server the data on the account is linked in that server and cannot be transferred to another server.

For Console Players (PS4), Server Depends On PSN Account

For PS4 players, the server is automatically chosen depending on the Country of your PSN account.

Data Transfer - PC & Mobile VS PS4

Data Transfer Between PC & Mobile Is Possible

You can easily switch devices in PC and Mobile by just logging in using the same account information to the preferred device.

Data Transfer For PS4 Is Possible

Mihoyo just made it possible to transfer your game data from PS4 to mobile and PC, vice versa.

Procedures On How To Link Your PSN Account

Procedure
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Log in to your Mihoyo/Hoyoverse account >> Log In Link Here <<
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Go to the Account Security Settings where you will find the Associated Accounts that can be linked. Choose PlayStation and then link your PSN account.

After doing the procedures above, you can now log in your PlayStation Genshin Impact account through your mobile and PC.

Check Out The Cross Save Guide Here!

Crossplay & Multiplayer - PC & Mobile VS PS4

All Devices Can Play With Other Devices

It is possible for mobile, PC and Console players to form teams and do multiplayer so long as the players are both in the same server.

Check Out Cross Play Guide Here!

Microtransactions - PC & Mobile VS PS4

For PC & Mobile Players, You Can Pay Using Any Device

For PC and Mobile players, you can charge or pay using whatever device you want to use. However, you must be using the same account so it can be trasferable.

For PS4 & PS5 Players, Pay Using Only PSN Account

PS4 players are limited to only using their PSN Account for microtransactions. However, it can be bypassed by downloading Genshin Impact on your PC through the Epic Games Application.

Download Epic Games To Microtransact

The account created via PSN accounts can't purchase gems and other in-game items in iOS and Windows even if you have used the cross-save platform, the only way to bypass this is to download or re-install Genshin Impact on your PC through Epic Games.

Check Out Microtransactions Guide Here!

Pre-Release Bonus & Other Bonuses

For Mobile & PC Players, Get Items At Pre-Launch Event

Pre Launch

A pre-launch event was held that will give a chance to Mobile and PC players to receive strong items and artifacts.

Get Ready For The Road Details Here!

For PS4 Players, One Glider & 4 Star Sword

Pre Launch PS4

PS4 players will get exclusive items such as The Wings of Descension and the Sword of Descension. The Sword of Descension boosts the main character's ATK damage making it a great weapon.

Check Out Weapon Tier List Here!

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The graphics part really broke me

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this is not up to date. PS4 is fully cross-save compatible

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