How Do I Share My PS Plus Extra with Friends?
As the popularity of PlayStation Plus increases, many gamers are eagerly looking for ways to share their subscription with friends or family members. In this article, we will show you how to share PS Plus extra with friends or family members. We have also provided a comprehensive table to help you understand PS Plus subscription options and ways to share it.
First, let’s understand why you would want to share your PS Plus subscription:
• Sharing games libraries: PS Plus subscribers enjoy access to a vast game library, which can now be shared with friends, allowing them to play even more games without having to purchase them individually.
• Enhanced online multi-player: Sharing your subscription also means sharing the added benefits of PS Plus Online Multiplayer, which unlocks the full potential of fast-paced, high-stakes online gaming with friends around the world.
Prerequisites
Before we explore the ways to share PS Plus extra, make sure you have:
• A valid PS Plus subscription (active subscription is recommended)
• A friends or family member with the same subscription tier (in this case, PS3 or PS4)
How to Share PS Plus:
Method 1: Share on the Primary Console
If you log in to your PS Account on a primary console or the one with the registered PS Plus subscription, share the account with your friends or family members. As long as you have two accounts under the same membership, the second account also gains access to the advantages of your subscription.
Some key points to remember regarding this method:
• Use the Same PS N account on both controllers to enable access to play online.
• Limitations: PS Plus game library will only be updated on the primary console as the games will be loaded on that specific console).
Method 2: Create a Family Account & Share with Friends
Now, you can create and manage multiple PS accounts easily using the Family Account.
• Set up Multi-User Access: Each family member has their access to play, purchase DLC, and redeem free subscriptions.
• PS App: PS Plus members or Family Plan users can continue playing their PS4/Switch/PC games instantly, as they are shared across multiple platforms.
Family Account Requirements:
• Require a valid credit card attached to the main account that is authorized to pay an annual subscription.
• Up to 7 users who are under 18 without a PS+ subscription plan.
• Can have accounts for PS3, VITA, or PS, but these users must all be in the same Home network.
How to Keep Your PS Plus Subscription Separate:
If you want more control over who has which games or wish to allocate games among multiple accounts
• Multi-System Sharing: Enable sharing (on each device) before setting up multiple accounts;
• User Profile on PS: Change user/ Sign to User Mode as **YourProfile***
The ‘User Profile’ option manages your accounts with different privileges and game ownership.
A Note on Gift Cards Redemptions
Sony’s Policy on Gift cards: The redeemed PS game card or digital code might not work after the promotion ends.
Gift cards could be used in-store gift cards (store-specific for the redemption), or purchased from other vendors.
Purchase the card or gift that you prefer with your primary PS4/PSX/PSX/X One/X Box.
If bought after September.
Always stay focused on your goal of expanding your PS collection,
Keep track of your budget, as these games keep adding up!