Can I play a downloaded game on a different account?
My brother downloaded and bought Minecraft on our xbox one, on his xbox account. When I go into my account, it says I need to buy it. But we are using the same xbox so shouldn't it automatically let me onto it ? Please help !!
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Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console?
If you purchase a game on one account, you will only be able to re-download it from that account. If the account that purchased the content is on the same console as any other account you have on your console, those other accounts will be able to play all the games you purchased on the first account.Can I play a game downloaded on a different profile on PS4?
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 you play a downloaded Xbox game on another account?
Even though you can leave a game installed on another person's console, they will not be able to play it unless they also own the game. Instead, they'll be prompted to insert the disc or purchase a digital copy. Each Xbox console must have either a digital or physical copy of a game.Can you play downloaded switch games on different profiles?
Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.How to GAMESHARE on ps4 and play games for free!
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