Primary vs Secondary on PlayStation games

When you buy a digital PS5 or PS4 game, you'll see two options: Primary and Secondary. Both are exactly the same game — the difference is how you play and the price.

Primary: from your own account

You sign in to the account you receive on your console and activate it as its primary console, then play the game from your own account. Your trophies and saves stay on your account, and you don't need to be signed in to the game account every time.

Secondary: from the game account

You play while signed in to the game account itself, which is why it's cheaper. You need an internet connection when you launch it.

Quick comparison

Which one should I pick?

• Want peace of mind and to play from your own account? Primary.
• Want to save, and don't mind signing in with the game account? Secondary.

Still not sure? Ask PiGamer AI, tell it how you play, and it'll recommend the right one.

Important either way

Don't change the account email, password or 2FA, so your guarantee stays active. And if anything goes wrong, we've got you.