How to Share Digital Games on PS4 Using Console Sharing and Offline Play

Learn how to share your digital PS4 games with friends or family by activating Console Sharing and Offline Play on your primary PS4.

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Yes, you can share digital games on PS4 with friends or family through setting up Console Sharing and Offline Play on your primary PS4. Here's how: Log in with your account on the PS4 you wish to share games with, activate the console as your primary PS4 under 'Account Management,' enabling anyone else who uses that console to play the games you've purchased. Remember, only one PS4 can be your primary console at a time, facilitating game sharing while keeping your content secure.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I share my PS4 digital games with multiple consoles? No, only one PS4 can be set as your primary console at a time, which allows game sharing on that specific device.
  2. What is Console Sharing and Offline Play on PS4? Console Sharing and Offline Play is a feature on PS4 that lets you designate one console as your primary, enabling other users on that console to access your digital games.
  3. Do I need an internet connection to share digital games on PS4? Once Console Sharing and Offline Play is activated on your primary PS4, other users can play your games offline without the need for a constant internet connection.

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