Aranea Highwind Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 You will be able to identify using your real name when using PlayStation 4's online services at launch, Sony has confirmed to Kotaku. The option - for it is entirely optional, albeit encouraged - marks the first step in Sony's mission to offer a more personal and social experience for the PlayStation 4 player. Both Microsoft and Sony are focusing heavily on social integration in their next-gen plans, although Microsoft recently announced that you won't be able to use your real name online when Xbox One launches. "While real identities continue to be part of our plans for the experience on Xbox One, at launch, customers will continue to search for friends using their Gamertags," a Microsoft spokesperson explained. "Our teams are working hard to deliver a quality experience for Xbox One. This means prioritizing some features and sometimes postponing others for a later update." http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/23/the-ps4-will-let-you-use-your-real-name-at-launch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damon8r351 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Why would I want to use my real name? At least it's optional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Eh i probably won't use my real name on multiplayer games , Though if i can i would like to set everyone on my friends list to be able to see my real name etc but in public multiplayer games i don't think i will , Depends i might though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rowdi Posted October 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2013 Why would I want to use my real name? At least it's optional. Why not? I have quite a few friends on my friend list that I'm close enough to now that we're on a first name basis. However, I would prefer an option to only show that info to certain friends or group of friends. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebit10 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Eh i probably won't use my real name on multiplayer games , Though if i can i would like to set everyone on my friends list to be able to see my real name etc but in public multiplayer games i don't think i will , Depends i might though If just my friends can see it fine but I would rather use my user name for Mp games. I have also got to know some on first name bases. Edited October 23, 2013 by snakebit10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeztha Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Why not? I have quite a few friends on my friend list that I'm close enough to now that we're on a first name basis. However, I would prefer an option to only show that info to certain friends or group of friends. Couldn't have said it better myself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 If just my friends can see it fine but I would rather use my user name for Mp games. I have also got to know some on first name bases. Exactly ! I'm sure we'll be able to do that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHpokinsn Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I've seen pictures and it looks like you still have a username on your profile but you have the option to have your real name on your profile as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I just hope it isn't like YouTube that won't leave you alone about using your real name >_> 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHpokinsn Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I just hope it isn't like YouTube that won't leave you alone about using your real name >_> Haha ikr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humonic Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Ehhh no thanks, I'm disappointed that they're not implementing the ability to change our PSN usernames, In my opinion Sony dropped the ball on that one, big time. If the next gen is expected to last 7 years, I don't want to be stuck with my name for that long, I won't be using my real name at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirbz Posted October 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2013 I don't want 12 year olds trying to find my facebook so they can rage at me on there since my PSN is private so they can't send me messages. Nope. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthegrave07 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I wonder if there will be a way to make it so only your friends can see your real name? Regardless, I will probably make my "real" name "Brandon Heat" (Gungrave reference...because Brandon Heat is actually...never mind just go watch the anime!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamepartnersTV Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'll never use my real name.... too much of a hassle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCuervo88 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'll just use Chalupa Batman..... +10 internetz if you know what that's from... you bunch of frutadas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post damon8r351 Posted October 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2013 I don't want 12 year olds trying to find my facebook so they can rage at me on there since my PSN is private so they can't send me messages. Nope. My thoughts exactly. Last thing I need are kids tracking me down because I pissed them off in a game. Bad enough I get people harassing me because I deleted them off my PSN friends list. If you're really my friend, you're gonna know my name without PSN telling you what it is. Outside of that, it's just another way for your personal info to get into the wrong hands. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteVega Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Ehhh no thanks, I'm disappointed that they're not implementing the ability to change our PSN usernames, In my opinion Sony dropped the ball on that one, big time. If the next gen is expected to last 7 years, I don't want to be stuck with my name for that long, I won't be using my real name at all. I feel the same way, you can change your username on Xbox for a small fee and yet Sony hasn't even thought about that still. I really would like the option to change my PSN name already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 As if I want all of you weirdos knowing me by name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hopefully (and I think Sony announced that we can) we'll be able to make it so our friends can see our real names while other PSN users see our PSN name. If that is the case then everyone on my PSN friends list will be seeing my real name and others will see James_Page. Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetoShizuko Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 This is just my opinion but the only people I wanna show my real name to are my actual friends in real life. If I showed people my real name my username would lose meaning. That's just my opinion though. At least it's not mandatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dark Mark- Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have always wanted a new psn id, so thevps4 is my chance I don't have a problem with using my name though. One should be proud of their own name ^o^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humonic Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) I wonder what ShawnBenham thinks about this Will he show his name, will he not o,O oh wait. Where is Shawn? ;( Edited October 24, 2013 by Humonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREDRAG-K Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have no problem using my real name, my PSN I.D. is my real name anyway. Plus about 95% of my friends already know me by it so nothing will really change. Plus I don't use Facebook, Twitter, ect. so PSN is basically my social media. It's a neat feature, and Sony was smart making it optional because clearly not everyone will use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22-Razgriz Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Why would I want to use my real name? At least it's optional. Read that article over IGN this morning. And YES. It is Optional not mandatory. But I don't buy the idea. If the purpose is to easily search your long lost or perhaps HS friends then I'll just leave that to Facebook and do the searching from then on. Once found., dropping a PM is as easy as one-two-three. Then ADD him/her up to your PSN friend list. For me...Our online names/ PSN Names / Gamertags are our simple getaway from the World we are living at. (In my opinion) and not to mention a sense of Privacy. Just my two cents on the topic. Edited October 24, 2013 by xf22Razgriz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald_merchant Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 All I need is to change the country, from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait.. I've created my account before the opening of the Kuwaiti PSN store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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