On how many different systems can you download your games?

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I though I knew how this work, but, after doing a bit of research I´m really confused. I have a PS3 and a PS4 where I use my regular account. If I bought another PS3 and PS4 I can use that account with those systems, and when I mean use my account, I mean to download my purchase games. So, that will be my limit right? 2 consoles per account. But, what if all those system brokes? I can't download my games anymore? I read something about going to the website and you remove the assing system to your account and you can continue using your account to download games in the future in other systems. So, as long as you have assing just two consoles to your account,it will be ok? Is this true?



Best Answer

As of right now (March 2016), you can have two Primary active PS3 systems and one Primary active PS4 system according to the PSN FAQ page.

You can sign into additional devices and download your games to play while logged in, but as soon as you log out the games become unlicensed for play by other users. I'm not sure how that works with concurrency though... eg, can you play against your self between two systems? IDK.

Note, even this page isn't always current but it's a good guide. For instance you can have three activations across PSP, Vita, and PS TV, not the two listed.




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Can you download digital games on multiple consoles?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.

How many systems can I download PS4 games on?

There's no limit to the number of consoles you can download a game on, but only two games can be played concurrently \u2014 one on your primary system, one on a secondary console, which you must be logged into. Sony has also revealed you'll be able to change which PS4 is your primary system if you need to.

Can I download my games on another switch?

You can now download and play your digital Nintendo Switch games on another Switch console with minimal fuss, thanks to a new system update. Switch system update 6.0 adds in the ability to set your own console as your "primary" Switch and then log in to other Switch consoles and play your digital games there.

Can I play the same game on two different switches?

On a second system, log into the account with the game in question. This will make the second console the account's primary system. You can then log out of that account on the second Switch, and create a new profile. You can now play the same game on both systems at the same time.



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