Playing PSN bought games on separate PSN account

I am thinking of buying a couple PS3 PSN games from the US PSN with a US PSN account since they're having a sale.

I download the games, and then switch accounts to my main (Australian) account, would I still be able to play them and earn trophies etc?

Best Answer

Yes. As long as you've "activated" your console with the secondary account, you may use the games and DLC bought in it by different users on the same console.

There may be some exceptions to this (I know of a single game and a couple of DLC), but to be on the safe side, on the store's product page, look for the disclaimer

One time fee for use of downloads on up to 2 activated compatible Home Console systems.

For comparison, here's what the disclaimer on a "single user" game looks like:

One time fee for use of downloads solely by the purchasing Sony Entertainment Network account on up to 2 activated compatible Home Console systems. No more than 1 activated compatible Home Console system within a 24 hour period. Content may not be used by any other account. You must sign in to PSN each time you start the game.

(Emphasis mine)

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Can you play PS4 games bought from another account?

Yes, you can. To do this, the account that bought the game must set the second PS4 as its "primary" PS4. ( Settings --> PSN --> "Activate as Your Primary PS4" ) Anyone on the second PS4 will be able to play games that your main account has downloaded to it.

Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console PS4?

For games, 'Main' or 'Secondary' accounts can buy/download it and the game will be available for all accounts on the same PS4 system. With any account you download the game, you'll be able to play it on every account of that same console (no matter where it says it's located).

Can you share games between PSN accounts?

In the simplest terms, it allows you and another person to connect your libraries of games purchased on the PlayStation store and to access them collectively with fewer restrictions attached. For this process, you will only need access to a friend's PS4 and your main account details.

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