How do I change my PSN country if I move?

Here's the bad news upfront: you can't just change the region of your existing PlayStation Network account. This means you'll have to create a new account but bear in mind that PS Store credit cannot be transferred from one user to another.

Can I change my PlayStation account country?

You can use a VPN to change your PS4 or PS5 region and get to the new games first. And if you won't use a VPN for anything else, that's okay. You can take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee many VPNs offer, and still enjoy the new games sooner, personal deals, and exclusive gaming offers.

How do I change my PS5 to New Zealand?

Is the PlayStation 4 region locked?

Are PlayStation consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).

Can PS4 be region free?

PS4 game console itself is region-free (meaning it is not region locked). Even if your game come from a different country, you might play it without any problem. The tricky part is, the extra downloadable content for a game, DLC, is region-locked. It is tied to your PSN (PlayStation Network) account.

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Can I change my PS5 region?

All PlayStation accounts are region-locked, and you can't change your region on your PS5 or PS4 unless you create a new account.

Can I use a PS5 from a different country?

PS5 consoles are physically the same across all regions and will function the same across the globe, PS5 games on disc are not subject to region coding.

Is PS5 region locked?

PlayStation 5 has no region locks (for games)

The regions are usually defined as the Americas (NTSC), Europe (PAL), and Asia.

What are PlayStation regions?

Can I delete my PSN account and create a new one?

Closing your account will result in the following: The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. You will lose access to any content purchased using the account.

How to use VPN on PS4?

What country is it easiest to get a PS5?

According to both foreigners living in China - as well as console enthusiast locals - buying a PlayStation 5 in China is "easy."

Is PS5 cheaper in Japan?

The price rises will see a PS5 Digital Edition retail in Europe for €449.99 ($450), up from €399.99. The same console will be sold in the U.K. for £389.99 ($462), up from £359.99, and in Japan for ¥49,478 ($363), up from ¥43,978.

Is PlayStation 5 region free?

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) console is region locked when it comes to movies and other media. This means that the PS5 can only play DVDs and Blu-ray discs that are bought in the same region as the console. This region lock applies to both physical and digital copies of the same movie.

Can I play my PS5 from another state?

With PS Remote Play, launch games installed on your PlayStation® from your phone. As long as your PlayStation® is connected to power and the internet and powered on, you can start new games or jump back in from virtually anywhere in the world*.

Can I use a PS4 card in a different region?

6. Voucher Codes are country specific (unless otherwise stated on the Voucher Code), meaning they can only be redeemed on accounts for PSN that match the country or region for which the Voucher Code was issued. You should bear this in mind if you are intending to gift a Voucher Code to someone in a different country.

Why is PS region-locked?

PS4 doesn't have a region lock. The PAL and NTSC region system of previous gen consoles have also been removed. It is upto the game publisher to take a decision on the region lock. The DLC system is a different story however.

How do I fix my region on PS4?

Why are PS games region-locked?

However, you need a PSN account from the appropriate area to play DLCs. Region locks don't apply to these accounts, and you can create one for any place without being there. In the era of PlayStation and PlayStation 2, the company locked the games into three regions because of licensing and financial reasons: NTSC U/C.

Can you merge 2 PSN accounts?

PS4 accounts are dealt with belonging to one person and one person only, so no it isn't possible to merge PS4 accounts. You can create an account for your younger siblings or family members if you wish to do so, setting parental controls on it too.