Can you have two Playstations on the same account?
The answer to this question is yes, you can have two Playstations on the same account, but with certain restrictions and limitations, such as only being able to log in to one console at a time. By setting up console sharing and offline play, you can access your digital games and PlayStation Plus benefits on multiple consoles, but only one console can be set as the primary device.
Understanding Playstation Account Sharing
To fully understand the possibilities and limitations of having two Playstations on the same account, it’s essential to dive into the details of how Playstation account sharing works, including console sharing, offline play, and primary and secondary consoles.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many Playstations can have the same primary account?
You can only activate one PS4 or PS5 as your ‘primary console‘, which has unrestricted access to all content on all accounts.
2. Can you log into 2 PS4s at the same time?
You cannot have the same account logged into two PS4s at the same time, as each login will boot the currently logged in PS4.
3. Can you share games on two consoles?
Yes, you can share games on two consoles by setting up console sharing and offline play, but only one console can be set as the primary device.
4. How do I share my PS4 games on two consoles?
To share your PS4 games on two consoles, log into your Playstation account on a friend’s PS4 console, go to Settings, choose Account Management, and select Activate as Your Primary PS4.
5. Can I have a primary and secondary PS5?
Only one console can be your primary PS5, but you can change the primary account as many times as you want if you have access to both PS5s.
6. Why are my PS5 games locked?
The locked symbol indicates that your account does not have the licenses for the game, or you need to renew your Playstation Plus subscription.
7. How do I connect two PS5 consoles?
To connect two PS5 consoles, navigate to Settings, select Users and Accounts, select Other, and select Console Sharing and Offline Play.
8. Can you play a hard copy of PS5 game on different accounts?
If you turn on console sharing, any other accounts on that system will be able to play the games you’ve downloaded to the system or to extended storage, even if the machine is disconnected from the internet.
9. Does PlayStation have a family plan?
Yes, PlayStation has a family plan that allows you to set up a family on Playstation Network (PSN), creating an adult account and adding child members or adult members.
10. Are PS4 games linked to account or console?
All of the games you purchased are tied to your PSN account, not your PS4 console itself.
11. Can you share a game twice on PS4?
You can share your games with any number of other people on different PS4 consoles, but only two people can play a game at one time.
12. Can I log into someone else’s PS4 and play my games?
Yes, you can have multiple accounts on your PS4, and you can load your account on someone else’s PS4 to play your games.
13. What is the difference between primary and secondary PS4?
The first PS4 you register will be your “primary console“, and that’s where digital purchases will automatically sync to, while a non-primary PS4 can only access the content while logged in.
14. Can I install the same game on two PS4?
Yes, there’s no limit on the amount of systems you can have the game downloaded to, but you can only be logged in to two systems at once, your primary system and one secondary.
15. Can you have 2 primary PS5?
No, only one console can be set as the primary device, but you can change the primary account as many times as you want if you have access to both PS5s.