Does anyone do PS user group share for games?

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Does anyone do PS user group share for games?

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I know this was big on other forums when the PS3 came out, but I'm looking for a cheap way to share a group user account to have access to a game library. At the time, one user would buy things off of a dummy account, then share the password with about four other users for a split price.

I'd like to do this with someone who's bought some games I can use on a PSTV (like Dragon's Crown), even if it was with PS+. I've also heard there are sub accounts a user could make for kids, which might also work for me. I don't expect a free handout, so lmk what I can do to trade for such services.
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I think you can only have a PSN account activated on two accounts now? They dropped the number from five awhile ago.
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I tried to set up gamesharing on here but someone reported me, I guess, and I was told that not to do it again. Maybe if there's enough people wanting to do gameshares we can get the mods to change their minds. If you want, you can PM me and I can tell you more.

For PS3 it generally works out like this:
Sellable- $20
Sellable- $20

Non-Sellable- $10
Non-Sellable- $10

For a $60 game.
For PS4:
Sellable- $35

Non-Sellable - $15

"Locked Spot" - $10

For a $60 game
"Sellable" means that you own the account. You keep the account logged in on your device and are able to delete and redownload the game if need be. Thus the higher cost. I personally think this is best spot and closest to physically owning the game. You may also re-sell this account at a later time.

"Non-Sell" means that you get to download the game once. After you download the game the account will be deactivated and will no longer have access to it. You will not be able to redownload the game but you can keep it as long as you want. It's a nice option if you have a lot of space on you device or feel this is a game you don't care too much about as when you delete, it's gone. This spot does allow you to play on your personal account.

"Locked Spot" is a new spot proprietary to the PS4. As you can tell there are only 2 traditional spots available in PS4 shares. That's due to Sony limiting the amount of PS4's an account can be active on. The "Locked Spot" bypasses that in a sense. You will be able to access the game in full with no limitations at all but you will only be able to play on the dummy account. The upside is that aside from the it functions like a "Sellable" spot. You own the account and can delete and redownload the game. On some games you may even be able to play on your personal account. You may also re-sell this account at a later time.
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^I think the mods would be against this because its against the terms of use of every service ever.
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oxymoron wrote:I tried to set up gamesharing on here but someone reported me, I guess, and I was told that not to do it again. Maybe if there's enough people wanting to do gameshares we can get the mods to change their minds.
I doubt it. Has Sony changed their mind about this: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 14#p894814 ??
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I think I have my answers. Thanks, everyone.
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