How to Play Audible on PlayStation 4 While Gaming

Method 1: Play Audible on PS4 through Media Player

If you're eager to enjoy your favorite Audible audiobooks while gaming on your PS4, using the built-in media player is a fantastic option. However, there's a crucial step you need to take: converting Audible audiobooks to a format compatible with the PS4 media player. Audible audiobooks come in a proprietary format (AA/AAX), and PS4 media player supports more common formats like MP3. In order to bridge this gap, you'll need the ViWizard Audible Converter.

Audible audiobooks come in a proprietary format, and PS4 media player supports more common formats like MP3. In order to bridge this gap, you'll need the ViWizard Audible Converter.

ViWizard Audible Converter is one of the best Audible converters in the market. It is capable of converting Audible audiobooks from AA, AAX to MP3, WAV, FLAC, WAV, or other common audio formats, so the converted audiobooks can be put on almost every media player for playback. Besides, ViWizard can keep lossless audio of the audiobooks and split them into chapters while converting at up to 100X faster speed.

Key Features of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter

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• Convert Audible audiobook to unprotected audio formats like MP3
• Split Audible book into several smaller segments by chapter or by time
• Support playing Audible audiobooks on any device or media player
• Handle the conversion of Audible audiobooks up to 100× faster speed

Step 1Import Audible Audiobooks to ViWizard:

1. Launch ViWizard AAXC to MP3 Converter on your computer.
2. Click the "Add Files" button within the software or directly drag and drop your Audible audiobooks from your computer onto the main screen of the converter.

Step 2Set MP3 as the Output Format for Audible:

1. After successfully importing your Audible audiobooks, navigate to the Format panel located at the bottom left of the converter.
2. Choose the desired output format from the pop-up window. Opt for MP3, ensuring compatibility with the PS4 media player.
3. Customize additional settings such as codec, sample rate, bitrate, and channel. For further adjustments like splitting audiobooks, changing narration speed, or adjusting volume, simply click on the Edit icon next to each title.

Step 3Convert AAXC to MP3 Losslessly:

1. With all settings in place, click the "Convert" button to initiate the conversion process from Audible AAXC to MP3.
2. ViWizard will swiftly complete the conversion at an impressive 100x faster speed.
3. Once the conversion is complete, access the Converted history list from the top bar.
4. Optionally, preview and listen to the converted Audible MP3 file using ViWizard's built-in player.
5. To locate the converted file in your local folder, click the folder button.

Step 4Transfer MP3 Audiobooks to USB:

1. Once your Audible audiobooks are successfully converted to MP3, connect a USB drive to your computer.
2. Locate the converted MP3 files in the ViWizard software or the local folder where they are saved.
3. Copy the MP3 files and paste them directly onto your USB drive.

Step 5Play MP3 Audiobooks on PS4 Media Player:

1. Insert the USB drive containing the MP3 audiobooks into your PS4.
2. Turn on your PS4.
3. Using your PS4 controller, press the "X" button to navigate to the main menu.
4. Open the PS4 Media Player application.
5. Select the USB drive from the Media Player menu.
6. Locate and choose your converted MP3 audiobook files.
7. Once the audiobook is highlighted, press the "X" button to start playback. You can adjust the volume to your preference.
8. To continue gaming while enjoying the audiobook, press the PS button on your controller. This will minimize the PS4 Media Player and return to the home screen, allowing the audiobook to play in the background.
9. You can start a game or other application while continuing to listen to the audiobook.

Method 2: Play Audible on PS4 through Web Browser

If you're a PS4 gamer eager to dive into your Audible library without the need for additional downloads, the web browser method offers a straightforward solution. Here's how you can access and play your Audible audiobooks directly through the PS4 web browser.

1. Turn on your PS4.



2. Press the "X" icon to navigate to the main menu and select the browser icon. This will open the web browser on your PS4.



3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter "audible.com" in the address bar and press the "X" button to access the site.



4. Once on the Audible homepage, navigate to the "Sign In" option and press the "X" button. Enter your Audible account credentials and sign in.
5. Enter your Audible library.
6. Highlight the audiobook you want to listen to and press the "X" button to select it.
7. Audible provides a cloud player that allows you to stream your audiobooks directly from the web browser. Press the "Play" button to start playback.

Method 3: Play Audible for PS4 through Phone Playback

If you're a multitasker who loves the idea of gaming on your PS4 while enjoying your favorite Audible audiobooks, using your mobile device as the playback source is a fantastic option.

1. Ensure you have the Audible app installed on your supported mobile device, whether it's an iPhone or Android smartphone.If you haven't, visit the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) to download and install the Audible app.
2. Open the Audible app on your mobile device, and sign in to your Audible account using your credentials.
3. Go to your Audible library.
4. Choose the audiobook you want to listen to while gaming.
5. With the audiobook playing on your mobile device, launch your favorite game on the PS4.
6. Enjoy gaming while the Audible audiobook accompanies your gameplay.

Conclusion:

Here are the three methods to play Audible on Playstation 4. Using the browser to play Audible is a direct solution. But you cannot play the game while listening to Audible books. Therefore, we highly recommend the second method - convert Audible books to MP3 with the help of ViWizard Converter so that you can transfer Audible files to PS4 for playing easily.