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If you've been waiting for the opportunity to change your Playstation Network ID, you can rejoice. Sony announced today on the PlayStation blog that they will soon begin testing the long-awaited ID change feature. Initially, it is only going to be available to Sony's 'Playstation Preview Program', but the feature is planned to be rolled out for everyone in the new year.

Your first ID change will be free of charge, allowing you to erase any embarrassing usernames you may still have. Subsequent changes will cost £7.99/$9.99, or £3.99/$4.99 if you have PlayStation Plus. Additionally, you will have the option to display your old ID so that friends can become accustomed to the change. This cannot be changed after setting it, so your old ID be forever stained onto your profile if choose to do so. If there is any issue after changing your ID, it can be reverted free of charge.

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[ZachariasBarnham]

I like mine. DarthFace235 is my PSN, and I don't plan on changing it anytime soon.

But I can see why some would want to change theirs. Being stuck with a horrible name for years, unable to delete it because they'd lose all their purchases and trophies.

 

[crissal]

First time free, then paid? 9.99€? ... C'mon Sony.

 

[Yepi69]

Why people are so excited about this feature seriously?

xXxXQuikScope420XxXx is such a cluster fuck to the eyes.

 

[Ritsuki]

xXxXQuikScope420XxXx is such a cluster fuck to the eyes.

You convinced me Maybe I don't care that much because I don't really play online and I've been using the same nicknames for like 14 years (I'm a creature of habits)

 

[GhostLatte]

"However, please note not all games and applications for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita systems are guaranteed to support the online ID change, and users may occasionally encounter issues or errors in certain games."

Nope

 

[Deleted User]

Why people are so excited about this feature seriously?

xXxMLGPro420xXx

 

[Yepi69]

You convinced me Maybe I don't care that much because I don't really play online and I've been using the same nicknames for like 14 years (I'm a creature of habits)

Same but with OCD. I wanna change my current PSN nickname from Yepi_69 to Yepi69, the reason it has the underscore its because I already had an account with my original nickname that I created back in the PSP days, I asked Sony to delete it so I don't know if I can change it to that nickname considering that its a deleted account.

 

[Deleted User]

Why people are so excited about this feature seriously?

It's best you just dont ask a question like that since you probably picked out your PSN ID that you're comfortable with. After 8 years of my experience with PSN, I've grown old to realize my main account's ID needs a change and so does everyone who have grown old as well. We all need IDs with less X's in our name. XxSN1P3RxX is like the worst name anyone can have. Just giving it to any "real life friends" (if you have any) can be annoying

 

[PixieAshley]

Well when the system wasnt built to do that... You have to redo a lot or have to try to fit it in and MAKE it work. Ive hated xbox since I could remember. Even though the name change thing was something I wanted for so long, I didnt want to touch that VCR shaped thing.... But now that sony is adding it in, I am super excited!

Hey biff I added you on psn I wanted to ask you something or pm me on here

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Hey biff I added you on psn I wanted to ask you something or pm me on here

I’m QBLITZJORDAN by the way

 

[YOUCANTSTOPME]

The original article also states this big caveat, which makes this a rather disappointing half-assed attempt. Hopefully these issues get resolved, as I look forward to being able to change mine, as I've had the same account since 2009.

This feature is compatible with PS4 games originally published after April 1, 2018, and a large majority of the most-played PS4 games that were released before this date. However, please note not all games and applications for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita systems are guaranteed to support the online ID change, and users may occasionally encounter issues or errors in certain games. If for any reason you experience issues after changing your ID, you can revert back to your original ID for free at any time (you will only be able to revert once during the preview program). Reverting back to an old ID will resolve most issues caused by the ID change. In addition, when this feature officially launches, a list of compatible games published before April 1, 2018, will be provided on PlayStation.com for reference before you make a change./

 

[Ericthegreat]

Subsequent changes will cost £7.99/$9.99, or £3.99/$4.99 if you have PlayStation Plus.

This is pretty messed up, yes databases cost money, but $2 would be more then enough, and they'd make a profit.... I guess maybe they were never set up for database changes, so they are recouping infrastructure redevelopment fees.

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The original article also states this big caveat, which makes this a rather disappointing half-assed attempt. Hopefully these issues get resolved, as I look forward to being able to change mine, as I've had the same account since 2009.

That means old games might need API changes (requireing a update). Which depending on the age of the game, might not happen.

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Finally people can stop whining like bitches over this minor, minor issue.

Eh it depends on the name if it's a minor issue....

 

[Deleted member 397813]

Just use a glitch to get another psn account and yeah.

 

[Yepi69]

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018/10/be_very_careful_if_youre_changing_your_psn_username