I’m thinking about getting a second PS5, specifically the Pro version, and my plan is to let my son use the older PS5. If I make my account the primary one on the new PS5, what happens to the old one? Do I have to wipe it and repurchase games for him? What should I watch out for aside from potentially needing to buy games again?
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It’s best to keep the old PS5 as your primary console, and have the Pro as a secondary. This way, your son can still play all your games on his account. Just remember, the Pro needs to stay online to avoid any licensing problems.
You don’t need to wipe the old PS5! Set it as primary for your son and simply log into your main account on the new Pro. You can transfer save data easily using a USB flash drive, or even online, so no need to panic about starting over.
You can set each console as the primary for one another, allowing you to share games easily. Your son will have access to your game library on his PS5, and you can enjoy his games without any issues! 😊
Yeah, console sharing is the way to go! Just make sure that your son has his own PSN account to link to the old PS5. That way, he can access your games without repurchasing them, and you won’t need to wipe anything.
As long as the old PS5 is set as primary, you’ll have offline access to your games and can share with any profiles on that console. Just a heads-up: the Pro will need your account logged in to access those digital games, and other users will need their own PS Plus for online play.
