Share the Fun: How to Gameshare on PS5
The thrill of a new game can be even greater when shared with a friend. Thankfully, PlayStation 5 allows you to gameshare your digital library with another PS5 console, letting your buddy enjoy your games without purchasing them themselves. Here’s a breakdown on how to set up gameshare on PS5:
The Essential Steps:
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Log In on Both Consoles: You’ll need access to both your PS5 and the friend’s PS5 you want to gameshare with. Make sure you’re signed in to your PSN account on both consoles.
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Navigate to Settings: On your PS5, head to the Settings menu. It’s the gear icon in the top right corner of the main screen.
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Users and Accounts: Within the Settings menu, scroll down and select “Users and Accounts.”
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Other: Under the “Users and Accounts” menu, you’ll find an option labeled “Other.” Select this to view further options.
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Console Sharing and Offline Play: Here’s the key setting! Within the “Other” menu, choose “Console Sharing and Offline Play.”
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Enable on Your PS5: You’ll likely see the option displayed as “Enable.” Select this to activate console sharing on your PS5.
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Log Out (Optional): While not strictly necessary, some users recommend logging out of your PSN account on your PS5 after enabling console sharing.
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Friend’s Turn: Now, switch over to your friend’s PS5. They’ll need to repeat steps 2-5, navigating to “Console Sharing and Offline Play” within the Settings menu.
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Don’t Disable!: On your friend’s PS5, instead of “Enable,” they should see an option that says “Don’t Disable.” Select this to allow your PS5 to be their secondary console for gamesharing.
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Log Out (Optional): Again, optionally, your friend can log out of their PSN account on their PS5 after completing these steps.
Gamesharing Activated!
Once you’ve both completed these steps, your friend’s PS5 should now recognize yours as a secondary console. This means they can access your game library (downloaded games with valid licenses) and play them on their console, even when you’re offline (though they’ll need internet access for online features).
Important Notes:
- Only One Primary PS5: You can only designate one PS5 as your primary console for gamesharing purposes.
- Account Restrictions: Users under 18 might have restrictions on game sharing features due to parental controls.
- Content Ownership: Your friend can only access games you actually own digitally, not titles you might have through PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
Enjoy the Shared Experience!
With gamesharing enabled, you and your friend can experience the joy of playing the same games together, even if you’re not in the same physical location. Just remember, be a responsible gamesharer and only share with a trusted friend! Now, go forth and conquer those virtual worlds together!