PSN game sharing

gloobag

I only just found out about this myself, having owned a PS3 since launch

Apparently, any PSN games you buy can be installed on up to 5 different PS3 consoles. All you have to do is log into another PS3 using the PSN ID that you bought a game with and download and install any games that are in that IDs bought games list (except for Warhawk apparently).

This essentially means you can share/swap any games you own with 4 other people.

Anyone interested in swapping some games (I've got quite a few)? Gimme a shout, PSN ID: gloobag

L31mr0d

what games have ya got?

gloobag

L31mr0d wrote: »

what games have ya got?

Super Stardust HD

Everyday Shooter

PixelJunk Monsters

Echochrome

Pain

Calling All Cars

LocoRoco

There could be more that I can't remember.

L31mr0d

problem with this though is that you have to give a complete stranger your access details to your account. I think i'd only do this with people I know.

Helix

L31mr0d wrote: »

problem with this though is that you have to give a complete stranger your access details to your account. I think i'd only do this with people I know.

change the password to something generic and make sure theres no personal details available before letting anyone sign in as you

gloobag

Yep, Helix is right. It's as simple as deleting all personal info from your account before sharing your logon info and then change the password once the swap has been complete.

Reading threads on a few other forums and there are plenty of others doing it this way.

WarZoneBrother

just added you their but you have all games i have, now question time saying i install a game on my PS3 5times does that mean i cant share it?..because my PS3 deleted evrythin on my HDD there today..

L31mr0d

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

just added you their but you have all games i have, now question time saying i install a game on my PS3 5times does that mean i cant share it?..because my PS3 deleted evrythin on my HDD there today..

yes. The 5 download times is there so that you can re-download the game to your account 5 times before you have to pay for it again. If you give the game to 5 of your friends and then your HDD dies you will have to buy the game again.

gloobag

L31mr0d wrote: »

yes. The 5 download times is there so that you can re-download the game to your account 5 times before you have to pay for it again. If you give the game to 5 of your friends and then your HDD dies you will have to buy the game again.

You're actually wrong there. It's the account itself that is allowed to be tied to up to 5 consoles, not the game. You could potentially download the same game a million times on all five consoles, as long as they all used the same account.

creativedrinker

I have rag doll kung foo if any one wants to share?????
and its 5 different concoles but you hav to keep that persons account on your ps3 for it to work.. you just change your password back to what you had so they cant access it....

NotorietyH

creativedrinker wrote: »

I have rag doll kung foo if any one wants to share?????

Considering that Rag Doll Kung Fu was free all last week on the US Store I imagine you'll have a hard time finding any takers! :P

creativedrinker

true... i just thought id give it a go....

gloobag

gloobag wrote: »

Super Stardust HD

Everyday Shooter

PixelJunk Monsters

Echochrome

Pain

Calling All Cars

LocoRoco

There could be more that I can't remember.

I'll add you later

Wanna share pain with me:D

I'll return the favour of course

i have games like:

Siren 2
Socom: Comfrontation
High Stakes Poker

EDIT: wow i only seen the date on this thread didn't realise it was so old.

Frank3142

does this work for expansion packs?

Grayditch

I think so, myself and my girlfriend shared all the LBP packs and costumes.

L31mr0d

I wouldn't mind doing this with someone:

I'm looking for

PAIN
Siren: Blood Curse
Lemmings
Warhawk
The Last Guy
Linger in Shadows
Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
SOCOM
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars

Have (well pretty much everything else that's popular ):

Stardust HD (all expansions)
Savage Moon
Pixeljunk Monsters
Pixeljunk Eden
Wipeout HD
Tekken 5
Elefunk
Ragdoll Kung Fu
Flower
Worms
Loco Roco Correcho
Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo
Blast Factor
Dark Mist
Fatal Inertia EX
Prince of Persia Classic

Keith186

I'm new to PS3.

Does this mean any game I have bought can be used on my mates PS3 while I can play it at home in my own account?

Example.
I have Wipeout HD so I go to my mates, log in with my a/c and download wipeout. Then I sign out of my a/c on his PS3, can I still play it at home on my own a/c and he can play it too?

TestTransmission

Keith186 wrote: »

I'm new to PS3.

Does this mean any game I have bought can be used on my mates PS3 while I can play it at home in my own account?

Example.
I have Wipeout HD so I go to my mates, log in with my a/c and download wipeout. Then I sign out of my a/c on his PS3, can I still play it at home on my own a/c and he can play it too?

Basically yeah,.

Keith186

jackncoke wrote: »

Basically yeah,.

Not sure if i was clear enough. Two of us can play at the same time?
Me in my a/c at home and him in his a/c at home?

Helix

not with all games

you cant do it with wipeout hd for example afaik

Keith186

Cheers, I'll give it a go sometime anyway.

projectmayhem

OK guys I'm going to wade in as a moderator and moderate this thread through the power of words... in text format

Don't worry, I'm not locking the thread and banning everyone. I've asked a friend of mine who works on Sony about game sharing, and if it is legal. His response (keep in mind he's a developer, not in legal dept.) was that it's up to the developers to allow multi-license sharing. Though intended for multiple users on the same PS3 system, they have a provision for activated PS3 units over the network, so it is not illegal.

It is however, unethical as far as a game developer is concerned (it seems). Though they don't want to hinder people's experiences, they would rather if 2 people enjoy a game, for those 2 people to buy it and support future endeavors by the developer.

Now the warning bits:
If you loose data, have errors, or encounter problems, the developers will not help you if your license is on 2 different PS3 units. Sony are unlikely to offer proper support if they discover you've been game sharing too. And yes, they can see how many licenses are on how many machines, etc.

The other thing, as a user, is to be very careful. It's lovely to see the community here sharing games and being friends, but keep in mind if you bought a game, your credit card details are on your PS3. Allowing someone to login and use your details could expose your credit card details, and boards cannot be held responsible for this.

IsMiseConor

I'd be interested doing this with someone although I don't have much.
I have:
A lot of LittleBigPlanet stuff (including MGS levels and costumes and God of War stuff)
Super StarDust HD and all expansions for it.
Killzone 2 map pack.
GHWT DLC: The Killers track pack
Flower

That's all.

Helix

projectmayhem wrote: »

If you loose data, have errors, or encounter problems, the developers will not help you if your license is on 2 different PS3 units. Sony are unlikely to offer proper support if they discover you've been game sharing too. And yes, they can see how many licenses are on how many machines, etc.

scaremongering tbh, considering sony actually tell you how to do it, and tell you that youre allowed to do it

projectmayhem

Helix wrote: »

scaremongering tbh, considering sony actually tell you how to do it, and tell you that youre allowed to do it

I'm only passing on what a mate who works at Sony says to me. Yes, it probably is a bit of scaremongering, and Sony only publish rules... it's up to the developers to follow up with it. Sony reckon the reason devs don't lock down this stuff is simply because multiple accounts on the same PS3 unit are affected. This might get rectified in a future update, but there's other stuff to fix first, apparently.

L31mr0d

L31mr0d wrote: »

I wouldn't mind doing this with someone:

I'm looking for

PAIN
Siren: Blood Curse
Lemmings
Warhawk
The Last Guy
Linger in Shadows
Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
SOCOM
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars

Have (well pretty much everything else that's popular ):

Stardust HD (all expansions)
Savage Moon
Pixeljunk Monsters
Pixeljunk Eden
Wipeout HD
Tekken 5
Elefunk
Ragdoll Kung Fu
Flower
Worms
Loco Roco Correcho
Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo
Blast Factor
Dark Mist
Fatal Inertia EX
Prince of Persia Classic

I have Socom and Siren Blood Curse ( and that Poker Vegas thing)

Interested in sharing?

L31mr0d

Helix wrote: »

you cant do it with wipeout hd for example afaik

You can do it with Wipeout HD. You just can't be logged into your account on 2 PS3's and play it. If you download it on someone else's PS3, log out, then they log into their account and play it, you can play against them.

I've already given Wipeout HD to a friend and raced against him online.

creativedrinker

hey, i got some new psn games if any one wants to trade
i got
the last man
lemmings
ratchet and clank
crash bandicoot(ps1)
lbp metal gear solid maps
super stardust hd
rag doll kung foo

Im looking for flower, pain ,ny lbp download stuff.....stuff like that...

Grayditch

Will you guys have to give each other your PSN log in info?

creativedrinker

once you delete all your billing info(credit card and stuff like that) it's pretty safe... wudnt do it on youtube r something like that... theres loads of videos on that n comments from the user saying they got scammed....

Be warned though they can and will delete your account if they get wise, not sure what their capture rate is but i've heard of cases where accounts were closed... so ye should be careful if it's an account you want(COD/FIFA rank etc....)

Safest thing to do is have your tradeables on an account you won't mind them closing