People love to share content. That might just be one of the most important lessons we’ve all learned since the start of this new generation of consoles, as Microsoft’s strict DRM policies almost caused an internet riot during the summer. Even if each and every user doesn’t give one of their new games to a friend to borrow, the ability to do so without a company telling you otherwise is critical. Sony has seemingly figured this out, and the PlayStation maker has just released an FAQ on the digital and sharing policies that will be included in the next-gen machine.
Each and every PlayStation Network account will have the ability to mark a console as its “primary console,” giving that user and any other profile listed on the console access to downloadable content. PlayStation Plus benefits will become available, as well as the ability to connect a Vita so that Remote Play can be used. One other console can sign in to that particular account and enjoy all of the previously downloaded games, but unlike the primary console, the other registered users on this second console will not be able to access said content.
In order to deregister a system, the user will have to manually remove the profile from the box. This will allow a new PS4 to become a user’s primary console, just in case the first one kicks the buckets. It’s a similar setup to the PS3, but the importance of sharing digital content should be much greater as we see all games released both at retail and PSN. Look to pick up the PS4 Nov. 15.
