The PS5 is the latest and greatest console from Sony, offering stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a vast library of games.

If you are a proud owner of a PS5, you might want to share your gaming joy with your friends and family by gifting them games. Or, if you are looking for a perfect gift for a PS5 fan, you might want to surprise them with a game they will love. But how can you gift games on PS5? Is it possible to send digital games to other PS5 users? What are the alternatives if you can’t?

In this blog post, we will answer these questions and more based on the official information and sources available so far.

How to Gift Digital Games on PS5

Digital games are convenient and easy to buy and play on PS5. You can purchase them from the PlayStation Store, download them to your console, and enjoy them without worrying about discs, cases, or storage space.

However, there is one drawback to digital games: you can’t gift them to other PS5 users.

That’s right, Sony does not allow you to buy digital games for other people via the PlayStation Store.

This feature exists on other platforms like Steam, but Sony has yet to make it possible to gift digital games for generations now. There are still a couple of ways you can try to keep your gift as a surprise, however.

Buy a PlayStation Store Gift Card

The most straightforward way to gift a digital game on PS5 is to buy a PlayStation Store gift card. These cards can be ordered online and sent directly to their email address. You can choose the card amount, from $10 to $100, and write a personal message to accompany it. The recipient can then redeem the card on their PS5 and use it to buy any game they want from the PlayStation Store.

You can buy a PlayStation Store gift card from various online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, or Best Buy. Alternatively, you can buy a physical card from any PlayStation product store, such as GameStop or Target. You can then physically give the card to the recipient or simply send them the code.

Share Your Games with Your Friend

Another way to gift a digital game on PS5 is to share your games with your friends. This method requires owning a PS5 and the game you want to gift. You must also trust your friends enough to share your account details.

To share your games with your friend, you must log in with your account on their PS5 and set it as your primary PS5.

This will grant them access to your entire library of games and your PlayStation Plus benefits if you have them. They can then download and play any game they want from your account on their console.

However, there are some limitations and risks to this method:

1. You can only have one primary PS5 at a time, so if you set your friend’s console as your primary PS5, you will lose some features on your console, such as automatic updates and cloud saves.
2. You must give your login details to your friend, which can compromise your account security and privacy.
3. You will not be able to play online games together with your friends if you are using the same account.

Therefore, we recommend using this method only for close friends or family members you trust entirely. We also recommend activating two-factor authentication before sharing your account with anyone, as this will add an extra layer of security to your account.

How to Gift Physical Games on PS5

Physical games are the traditional and classic way of gifting games on PS5. You can buy them from any store that sells PlayStation products,

such as GameStop, Walmart, or Amazon. You can then wrap them up nicely and give them to the recipient in person or by mail.

Physical games have some advantages over digital games when it comes to gifting.

First, you can choose from a broader range of games, as some titles are only available in physical format.

Secondly, you can make your gift more personal and thoughtful by adding a card, a note, or a sticker. Thirdly, you can avoid issues with account sharing, region locking, or internet connection.

However, physical games also have some disadvantages compared to digital games.

First, you need to ensure that the recipient has a PS5 that supports discs, as the PS5 Digital Edition does not have a disc drive.

Secondly, you need to consider the shipping costs and delivery time if you mail the game. Thirdly, you must deal with the hassle of storing, swapping, and maintaining the discs.

Conclusion

Gifting games on PS5 is a great way to show appreciation and affection to fellow gamers. However, you need to be aware of Sony’s limitations and options for gifting games on PS5. You can’t gift digital games directly from the PlayStation Store, but you can buy a gift card or share your games with friends.

You can also gift physical games, but you need to make sure that the recipient has a PS5 that supports discs and that you can deliver the game in time.

We hope you found this blog post helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Thank you for reading!