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Can the same account be online on PS4 and PS5?

Yes, you can use the same PlayStation Network (PSN) account on a PS4 and a PS5. Your PSN account is tied to your account information, including your gamer tag, your friends list, and your purchase history, and not to a specific console.
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Can you be online on PS4 and PS5 at the same time?

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 PS4 share account with PS5?

You can play games together or share your game library with friends and family members who are also still using their PS4, thanks to a feature called Share Play. (If you do have a friend with a PS5, you can also play their PS5 games on your PS4 with Share Play, too.)
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How do I merge my PS4 and PS5 accounts?

Make sure that your source console is on. On your destination console, go to the home screen and select Settings > System > System Software. Select Data Transfer > Continue and follow the on-screen instructions.
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How do I transfer my data from PS4 to PS5?

Transfer your data over your Wi-Fi network
  1. Turn on both consoles and connect them to the same network using Wi-Fi or a local area network (LAN) cable.
  2. On the PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer > Continue.
  3. Select the PS4 you're transferring from.
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How to Play PS5 & PS4 Games at Same Time (PSN Account Tutorial)

Do PS4 games look better on PS5?

While some PS4 games may have an upgrade patch, allowing for improved visuals and gameplay on the PS5, most PS4 games will look the same whether you play them on the PS4 or PS5.
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Is it necessary to transfer data 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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Can I use my PlayStation account on two Playstations?

No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.
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Can you link two PlayStation accounts together?

Accounts can be deleted, an account can be registered on multiple PS4s, and multiple accounts can be registered on one PS4, but they cannot be merged. All games and services purchased are exclusive to the account in question, minus any intended local game sharing features.
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Can you play PS4 games on PS5 for free?

For over two years now, PlayStation Plus subscribers who owned a PS5 got access to the PlayStation Plus Collection, a set of 19 legacy PS4 games available for free download and play via the console's backward compatibility. This week, Sony announced that it will be ending this subscriber benefit in May.
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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 PlayStation Plus work on both PS4 and PS5?

Not only does it carry over, in addition to everything that normally comes with a PS Plus membership when they buy a PS5 PS Plus members get a bonus called the PS Plus collection which is a collection of 20 PS4 games that they can play as long as they are members of PS plus. Will I have to rebuy 2K21 for PS5?
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Will deleting my PS4 account affect my PS5?

the rest stays intact. So, nothing will happen to your PS5 if you remove your PS4 from your account.
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What happens if you put a PS5 game in a PS4?

Unlike the Xbox Smart Delivery program on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Sony doesn't support forwards compatibility, so you can't simply take your PS5 game and play it on a PS4.
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Can you have 2 PlayStation accounts with the same email?

You must use a different email for each PSN account as you are unable to create multiple PlayStation Network IDs under one email using the same console.
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How do I transfer save data between users on PS5?

Currently, the only way to move save files between different PS5 consoles is to use the Cloud Storage service, which is locked behind the PS Plus paywall.
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Can you transfer games from one PlayStation account to another?

The downloaded games on PS4 console are non transferable at all. You cannot transfer a downloaded game from one hard drive to another hard drive of other PS.
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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. So... if you have multiple consoles, how to you set the PS5 of your choice as the primary console?
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What to do with PS4 before moving to PS5?

Prepare to transfer your PS4 games and saved data
  1. From your PS4 console, go to Settings > Storage.
  2. Select System Storage.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button and then select Move to Extended Storage.
  4. Check off the data you want to move and then select Move > OK.
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What happens if you cant transfer PS4 data to PS5?

If you are connecting your PS4 and PS5 to the same wireless Internet when the “PS5 data transfer not working” issue comes out, then you can try to use an Ethernet cable Instead. If everything becomes OK, you can continue transferring your PS4 data.
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Should I buy PS5 or stay with PS4?

Verdict. The PS5 has some clear upgrades over the PS4, including a more powerful graphics performance, faster loading times and superior cooling. But it also has a few drawbacks too, with the cumbersome design and increased price likely putting many gamers off.
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Is a PS5 Pro coming?

Some rumours have suggested that the PS5 Pro will launch as early as June 2023. But given the stock issues of the original PS5, many are predicting a more conservative release date of late 2023.
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Which games won t work on PS5?

PS5-Incompatible PS4 Games
  • Assassin's Creed Syndicate*
  • Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India*
  • Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China*
  • Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia*
  • Risk*
  • Star Trek Bridge Crew*
  • Werewolves Within*
  • Space Junkies*
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Do I need to deactivate PS4 for PS5?

If you're no longer planning to use your PS4, perhaps because you've upgraded to a PS5 or you're selling it, you should deactivate the PS4 so it's no longer associated with your account. That'll let you set up another console using the same account.
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Will I lose my game progress if I reset my PS5?

Restore Default Settings will restore all of the settings on your PS5 to their default setting, but leave your data intact. Reset Your Console will restore all of the settings to their default options and erase all of the data that has been saved to your PS5.
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