I’d be happy to provide a detailed answer to your question about how many accounts can be set as the primary PS4 console.
When it comes to setting up a primary PS4 console, each player is allowed to have only one PS4 console activated as their primary console for their account. This means that if you have multiple PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts, each account can have a different PS4 console set as its primary console.
To activate your PS4 console as the primary console for your account, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the Settings menu on your PS4 console.
2. Scroll down and select Account Management.
3. From the Account Management menu, choose Activate as Your Primary PlayStation 4.
4. You will be prompted to confirm your selection. Press Activate to confirm.
By setting your PS4 console as the primary console, you can enjoy certain benefits and features. Some of these include:
1. Access to your purchased games and DLC: When your console is set as the primary console, any other accounts on that console can access and play the games and downloadable content (DLC) that you have purchased. This means that if you have multiple accounts on the same console, you don’t need to purchase the same game or DLC multiple times.
2. Online multiplayer for non-PS Plus members: If you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, only one account on your primary PS4 console needs to have an active PS Plus membership for all other accounts on that console to enjoy online multiplayer gameplay. This can be a great benefit if you have family or friends who share the same console.
3. Automatic downloads and updates: With your console set as the primary, any games or updates that you purchase or download remotely will be automatically downloaded and installed on your primary PS4 console. This can be convenient if you want to ensure that your games are always up to date.
It’s important to note that while your console can be set as the primary for multiple accounts, each account can only have one primary PS4 console at a time. This means that if you have multiple PSN accounts, each account can have a different console set as its primary.
I hope this detailed explanation helps clarify how many accounts can have a primary PS4 console. If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!