Fri, Nov 04, 2011 | 14:04 GMT
Sony changes PSN game sharing policy for PS3 and PSP
SCEE has announced that as of November 18, a new policy will go into effect regarding the number of Sony devices that can share a game bought through PSN.
On PS3, users will be able to play the game on up to two activated PS3 systems, and the same applies to PSP-1000/2000/3000 series and PSPgo and the games as well.
PSN users are able to change the activation setting through each device, and Sony plans to provide a new PSNccount management website where users will be able to deactivate particular devices attached to their account via their PC.
For more details on how to activate/deactivate the devices, the firm has provided a guide or you can contact consumer service for your region.
The update will not affect content purchased before November 18, but will apply to all content purchased after that date.
SCEA has yet to announced a similar policy, but we reckon it’s only a matter of time.
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Posted in: PS3, PSN, PSP, PSPgo, Sony
Tags: psn game activiations, psn sharing
17 comments
#1
DeVitowned
04/11/11, 1:36 pm
“…and Sony plans to provide a new PSNccount management website where users will be able to deactivate particular devices attached to their account via their PC.”
About damn time! I’m tired of going through the hassle of calling some smartass Sony Customer Service rep in order to deactivate a dead PS3 from my account, only to hear the, “So you know, we do this only ONCE per PSN account, so you better send it in for repairs.” nonsense.
This new policy comes as no surprise, considering how delicate the make or break global economy has become.
#2
Aimless
04/11/11, 1:36 pm
“Game sharing” has always been a euphemism for what is essentially piracy, so I’m surprised it’s taken this long.
#3
Christopher Jack
04/11/11, 1:36 pm
Shouldn’t be a problem for most people, I’d expect the minority to be smart enough to work out how to deactivate a game to play it on another console when necessary.
Doesn’t mean that Sony shouldn’t simplify things when necessary for the select few who just don’t get it, save precious minutes browsing the web for a solution.
#4
OrbitMonkey
04/11/11, 1:43 pm
Bollocks, that’s just decreased the discount me & my mates get from *sharing* CoD map packs :/
#5
Hell-Raiser-85
04/11/11, 1:59 pm
About time sony.
#6
monty12345
04/11/11, 2:20 pm
You think they were losing out on that much money?
#7
perk1n
04/11/11, 2:32 pm
cmon make it 3.
#8
Sini
04/11/11, 4:57 pm
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#9
neon6
04/11/11, 5:53 pm
@6 yeah why else would they do this
#10
MrBambinoDent
04/11/11, 8:01 pm
Although I used to share some stuff but this was abused especially with full games released on PSN.
#11
Machinetti
05/11/11, 3:59 am
there is no such thing as abused cuz the game is urs and u should have it as ur property and not blocked by Capitalism saying this is the right way and whatever u think is not the right way.
#12
Phoenixblight
05/11/11, 5:25 am
@11
You may like to believe that but that’s not the case. If you actually read the TOS it states that you do not in fact own anything you download. You are simply just agreeing to use their property in the way that they state.
#13
NightCrawler1970
05/11/11, 7:44 am
In case i buy a new PS3(slim) and use my “Master account” in the new PS3, can i re-download all my addons and games?????
Correct me if im wrong
Offcourse i shut down(offline my old PS3) only 1 PS3 is allowed to be online, otherwise it will conflict it…
#14
Bluebird
05/11/11, 10:02 am
Yes, you can. They are all in the download list and as it says above this doesn’t affect content bought before November 18.
#15
Stoopid_Snot
06/11/11, 10:42 am
Not out yet? Most of my content didn’t work yesterday, had 2 go in to the Account Manager and activate the PS3 in order for it 2 work (strange that only few things were affected… all PS+ freebies and themes from PS+ or from games (like pre-order bonusses or SE bonus))
#16
blacktouch007
07/11/11, 2:37 am
to hell with sony and their money grubbing ways if i pay for a game im damn well sharing it.
#17
OrbitMonkey
07/11/11, 3:11 am
@16, LOL!! Avast me hearty!! Or get back under your bridge!!
(it makes sense to me)