Is PS Plus Required for Gamesharing on PlayStation?

Discover if you can gameshare without PS Plus on PlayStation and learn how to set it up.

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No, you don't need PS Plus to Gameshare with someone. Gamesharing simply requires both parties to set each other’s consoles as their primary console. This way, downloaded games and purchased content can be shared. However, both players will need their own active PS Plus subscriptions if they wish to play online multiplayer games using the shared accounts.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is gamesharing on PlayStation? Gamesharing allows two users to share games and downloadable content between their PlayStation consoles.
  2. Can I play online multiplayer games while gamesharing? Yes, but both users will need an active PS Plus subscription to access online multiplayer features.
  3. How do you set up gamesharing on PS4? To set up gamesharing, both users must designate each other's consoles as their primary PS4 and then download the games.
  4. Are there any risks involved with gamesharing? Yes, sharing your account details can risk your account security; always trust the person you are sharing with.

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