Transfering ps3 psn account to ps4

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I know we can have same psn account on ps3 and ps4 but after transfering to ps4 can I still play my ps3 games online?



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You cannot play PS3 games on a PS4. There is probably an exception for digital purchases which have PS3 and PS4 variants, but most games do not have this.

You can still play those games online on your PS3. Having a PS4 does not invalidate the use of your PS3.




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Can you transfer PS3 account to PS4?

The answer is no, as the PS4 is not backwards compatible. But this doesn't mean you can't just simply sign in on your PS3 and play your games there.

Does my PS3 PSN work on PS4?

Since the PlayStation 4 (PS4) isn't backwards-compatible, users with PlayStation 3 (PS3) games are unable to insert PS3 discs into the PS4 console or re-download PS3 games from PlayStation Network to play on the PS4.

Can I merge PSN accounts?

By linking your accounts and your data: You will be able to sign in to those services using the same sign-in ID and password. You will not have to separately manage your core account information across each participating Sony service.

Can you transfer data between PSN accounts?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.



What Happens when you LOGIN TO THE SAME PSN ACCOUNT AT THE SAME TIME ON PS3 AND PS4?




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Answer 2

It's probably best to not think about it as "transferring" your account, and see it as simply signing into your PSN account on your PS4. You can still log into your PS3 with it, and even a Vita if you have one.

The question then comes down to "can I play my PS3 games on my PS4". The answer is no, as the PS4 is not backwards compatible.

But this doesn't mean you can't just simply sign in on your PS3 and play your games there.

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