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Can someone play PS4 and PS5 on the same account?

While you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you can share selected benefits on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated, and one PS4 console that is activated as your primary PS4 console. Online multiplayer (subject to parental control settings).
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Can I play with my friend if I have a PS4 and they have a PS5?

Cross-generation multiplayer

Game creators now have the option to enable online multiplayer game matches between PS5 and PS4 players. PS4 players can be seamlessly invited to play with PS5 players, and vice versa in supported games.
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Can two users use the same PSN account?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user's home screen appears.
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How many PS4 can be activated on one account?

You can activate only one PS4™ system per account. When you activate a system, other users of the system can use applications and enjoy some of the PlayStation®Plus benefits of your account, even when that user is not logged in.
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Does PS5 have family sharing?

When you enable console sharing and offline play, anyone who uses your PS5 console can: Play your games and media even when the console is offline. Play games and media you've purchased and downloaded. Enjoy some benefits of your PlayStation Plus membership, such as online multiplayer.
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How to Play PS5 & PS4 Games at Same Time (PSN Account Tutorial)

Can I play my PS4 games on PS5?

PS5 Backwards Compatibility: Can You Play PS4 Games on PlayStation 5? Yes, PS4 games are playable on the PS5, meaning that the PlayStation 5 is backwards compatible with the PS4. This means that you'll be able to download games that you've purchased from the PlayStation Store on PS4 and play them on the PS5.
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What happens if you put a PS5 game in a PS4?

Okay, so the short answer on this topic is, technically no, you can't play PS5 games on your PS4. Upcoming PS5 games that have been confirmed as PS5 exclusives - including the likes of God War: Ragnarok - will not be playable on PS4 whatsoever.
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Can I have two primary accounts on PS4 and PS5?

Can You Have Multiple Accounts Set as Primary? No. Only 1 account can be set as primary. Although you can register up to 16 accounts in the same console and 4 of them can be logged in at once using their own controllers.
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Can I have 2 PS5 on the same account?

How many PS5 can be activated on one account? For game sharing and offline play you can only have one PS5 console activated at the same time.
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Can I play downloaded PS4 games on another account?

Yes, you can play it on any other account on the same PS4 as long as that PS4 is registered as the Primary PS4 for the account on which you bought the game.
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How many PS5 can be activated on one account?

How to Set PS5 as Primary Console [The Right Way!] For game sharing and offline play you can only have one PS5 console activated at the same time.
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Does PlayStation have a family plan?

To set up your family on PlayStation™Network (PSN), you need to create an adult account and then add child members or adult members. Once you have an adult account, add family members to become the family manager.
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How do I transfer multiple users from PS4 to PS5?

During initial PS5 console setup, you can transfer data for multiple players. After the initial setup is done, you can transfer data for one signed-in account at a time. Sign in to the same account that's signed in on your PS5 console. Update the system software to the latest version.
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Is there a point to keep a PS4 if you have PS5?

Your PS4 Could Be a Communal or Backup Console

For instance, you might feel safer if you're living in shared housing and your PS4's in the living room instead of your shiny new PS5. In this way, your PS4 can serve as a communal console for anyone to play and enjoy while you keep your PS5 safe in your room.
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Do I need to transfer games from PS4 to PS5?

If you've just received a shiny new PS5, one of the first things you'll want to do is transfer all of your data from your PS4 console. By doing so, you can ensure all of your game installs, apps and trophies are migrated over to your new console.
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Do I need to transfer PS4 data to PS5 to play games?

The PlayStation 5 has some great-looking games, but there are also plenty of PS4 games that will run better than ever on the new hardware. If you're halfway through a game on your old PlayStation 4, you will need to transfer your save to the new console before you can play it on a PS5.
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What makes PS5 better than PS4?

When comparing the graphics for PS5 vs. PS4, the differences are stark. The processing capabilities are twice as strong for the PS5 (36 CU GPU) as they are for the PS4 (18 CU GPU). The PS5 also leads the way in teraflops — the unit of measurement that dictates how fast your GPU can process floating-point operations.
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Is a PS5 Pro coming?

In late May 2022, TCL held a press conference about future TVs that indicated it expects a PS5 Pro model to release in either 2023 or 2024 (alongside equivalents for the Xbox Series X and S).
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What PS4 games can't be played on PS5?

If you want to know which PS4 games you can't play on PS5, here's the full list: Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One. TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2.
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Can I share my PS5 account with friend?

When you enable console sharing and offline play, anyone who uses your PS5 console can: Play your games and media even when the console is offline. Play games and media you've purchased and downloaded. Enjoy some benefits of your PlayStation Plus membership, such as online multiplayer.
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How does PS5 family work?

PS5 game share is a feature that allows you to share your digital games with friends and family so they can play them on their PS5 system as if they own them. It's slightly different from game sharing on PS4 since you don't set the other PS5 system as your primary console.
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Is it legal to share games?

Gamesharing confirmed? you can already gameshare technically your not suppose to do it. But you can share with one other person. Sharing your account information is a violation of the PlayStation terms of service.
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What does a family account do on PlayStation?

As the Family Manager, you have control over each child account. You can tailor their permissions individually, keep track of their PS4 or PS5 usage and oversee play time, and set spending limits.
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How does PS4 family sharing work?

Setting up your family

Select (Settings) > [Parental Controls/Family Management] > [Family Management], and then follow the on-screen instructions to enter your sign-in information. A user can be in only one family at a time. Children are automatically added to the family of the adult who creates their user accounts.
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