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How to Share Games With a PS3

Sharing games on a Sony PlayStation 3 -- also known as game-sharing -- allows you to download a game from the PlayStation Network online store and share it with up to four other people. Although this is not illegal, it can be risky if you give your private account information to a stranger or someone you cannot fully trust. If you wish to try game-sharing with your PS3, keep in mind that you must do so at your own risk.

Things You'll Need

2 to 5 PlayStation 3 consoles
PlayStation 3 account

Instructions

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  Purchase a game. In the main screen, select the second icon from the right, labeled "PlayStation Network." Scroll down to the bottom icon marked "PlayStation Store" and press "X" to select it.
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  Scroll over the "Games" button on the menu and press "X." Choose from one of the game categories available and press "X" to select it.
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  Find a game and select the "Buy Now" option. The game will now be available on your "Download List."
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  Exit to the main screen and select "Account Management" under the PlayStation Network icon. Delete any billing or personal information that you have. Change the password as well. All of these sections are labeled accordingly.
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  Contact the first individual that you wish to share with and tell her the email and password to log into the account.
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  In the next screen, select "Download in Background," then exit to the main screen.
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  Log out and then log in under your normal account. The game will remain downloading in the background and will ultimately install on your PS3 console.

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