Can 2 people be on the same PlayStation account?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user's home screen appears.
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Can you use PlayStation account on 2 devices?

*Console Sharing and Offline Play

If you use your account on multiple PS5 consoles or PS4 consoles, you can only activate one each.
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Can PS account be shared?

Yes. Just set your PSN account as primary and you can share PS Plus and any digital games you have purchased with all other PSN accounts on the same console.
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Can 2 people play on the same PS5?

2 players | Local co-op

Not only will you dive into a more visually polished experience (up to 4K and 60FPS on a compatible TV), but your controller lets you feel the games in all new ways.
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Can two people play the same game on PS4?

With Share Play, two players who have joined the same party can share the game screen in real time. The player who initiates Share Play is the host, and the player who joins is the visitor. You can use Share Play with players using a PS5™ console or a PS4™ system.
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How do you add a second player on PS4?

While other players are using remote play, press the PS button on the controller of the player who will join the game. The screen for selecting a user on the PS4™ system is displayed. 2. Select a user on the PS4™ system, or select [New User].
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Can you play on the same PS4 account at the same time?

The same account cannot play the same game at the same time on different consoles it causes a conflict especially if it's a server based one you login. That makes sense thank you. The reason is because he's max rank in Rainbow 6 so he doesn't want to start over on another account.
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What happens if you share your PlayStation account?

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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Can I share PS Plus with 2 friends?

You don't count your own console when you're using the account that owns the games/subs. Youre sharing with one friend. You can't share with 2 friends unless one is on ps5 and the other is on ps4.
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How many devices can use PlayStation account?

You can only have two of each device activated on your PSN account at any given time.
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Can PS4 and PS5 share the same account?

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 gamesharing get you banned?

You won't get banned for gamesharing but it's TECHNICALLY against TOS to gameshare and those reasons where from the perspective of the Sony's customer services. It's not enforced really, as too many people gameshare and Sony is fully aware of this.
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Why can't I have 2 PS4 controllers on at the same time?

Your Bluetooth receiver or adapter may not have enough bandwidth or range to support multiple controllers at the same time. Use a wired connection instead of Bluetooth. You will need a micro-USB cable for the PS4 controller and a USB-C to USB-A cable for the PS5 controller.
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How many players can play PS5 at once?

To join a Remote Play session as an added player, you'll need to log in to the client PS5 console and then press the (options) button on your controller. Sign in with your account when you're asked to enter your sign-in ID and password. A total of three players can join a multiplayer game.
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Do both players need PS Plus for share play?

Share Play does require PS Plus to stream, but not for the other person to play on. For example, you can play EAFC 24 on the ps5 with someone on another ps5 that may or may not have the game. Share Play does require a stable and fast Internet connection, though, otherwise it will be quite laggy.
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Is it risky to Gameshare?

The process comes with a few risks. Your friend will be able to make purchases through your account on the Xbox Store, so be careful about what information you save on your account. We highly recommend you only set up gamesharing with a trusted friend or family member.
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Is PS5 account sharing allowed?

You can enable Console Sharing and Offline Play on 1 PS5 console at a time. PS5 Console Sharing and Offline Play does not affect your other console activation limits.
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Is account sharing legal PS5?

The police won't get you arrested for “sharing account with friends on your Playstation gaming console”, and your account won't get shut down. Actually, on the PS4 it was kind of known you could share your PSN account. Hope this answered your question.
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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. To enjoy certain PlayStation®Plus benefits, you must subscribe to the service.
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How do I share my PSN account with family?

  1. Sign in with your account, then go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management > Family Management.
  2. If you're adding a member for the first time, select Set Up Now > Create User. To add another child, select Add Family Member > Create User.
  3. Enter the child's name and date of birth, then select Next.
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Does PlayStation have a family plan?

Sharing PlayStation Plus benefits with child family members Child family members are able to subscribe to PlayStation Plus using funds from their family manager's wallet to pay the recurring PlayStation Plus subscription fees (within the child's set spending limit).
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Can you have a primary PS4 and PS5?

You can have both a PS5 console and a PS4™ console activated at the same time. If you use your account on multiple PS5 consoles or PS4 consoles, you can only activate one each.
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Do I need a PlayStation Plus for each family member?

Whether your secondary accounts need their own PS Plus subscriptions is up to you and your particular needs. If all you want is to play online and play all the games on that console, you're probably okay with just one subscription.
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What is PlayStation family account?

A user can be in only one family at a time. Children are automatically added to the family of the adult who creates their user accounts. Children cannot be removed from the family they are added to, so be sure that the adult who creates a child's user account intends to be the family manager.
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