ERA PSN namechange users hows it been treating you?

[Musubi]

So when I heard of the amount of caveats going along with a name change on PSN I was really hesitant to make the jump even though I've really been wanting to update my username across all my platforms.

Now that it's been out in the wild for a significant amount of time how many roadblocks or inconveniences have you experienced from doing a name change. Has it seemed worth it? With PS5 looming I'm inching up on the idea of doing it again. I'd just like to hear feedback from people who have already done it.

 

[WhoaIsThatMars]

I was hesitant at first too, but after changing it I have seen ZERO problems.

 

[defaltoption]

I didn't end up doing it because i saw how it ruined a guy on youtubes ps3 stuff, he lost everything if I remember right. I think if you only play ps4 onward youre good though. I just wonder how name changes may effect any future ps3 bc. I already had doubts but it only made em worse.

 

[wideface]

It's been great so far. No problems here.

 

[Indelible]

No issues for me, pretty smooth change actually.

 

[Euler]

No issues at all.

 

[King Kingo]

I just wish it was implemented way earlier.

 

[_ifigured]

Great. Simple. Exactly what I needed.

 

[modiz]

Didnt have any issues so far

 

[names2hard4you]

Pretty well. I finally have the same handle across every account I own.

 

[Gradon]

I did it during the initial beta. No PS4 issues.
No PS3 issues either, name change works and displays there too.
On Vita however, one of my games stopped allowing me to earn trophies (MGSHD)

 

[Delphine]

Didn't use it because I like my username, but it definitely made me confused while looking at my friends list at times.

 

[Taker34]

Didn't use it because I like my username, but it definitely made me confused while looking at my friends list at times.

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This so much. I don't recognize a third of my friends list anymore. So in that regard I wish there was a way to see the original ID; maybe like with real name requests.

 

[Drop Dead Ken]

I didn't want to change mine and haven't hard any friends change so I was curious how it would work. Glad to see it's working as planned. : )

 

[CaptainBojangles]

Zero issues and I much prefer my new username

 

[Iztok]

People with 0 issues maybe add what platforms you use your account on (PS3,4, Vita) and if you still use them regularly enough to even notice any problems.

 

[Lokimaster]

No issues at all. Nothing broke with anything. I believe Sony just gave warnings just to be safe. Just like other companies do. The name change works everywhere even ps3 games.

 

[Ravage]

Play 90% of the time on my PS4, and 10% on PS3. No issue whatsoever so far

 

[Gots]

Zero issues

 

[Kyrios]

Absolute zero issues including everyone I know that changed their IDs as well.

And yes, I've tested PS3 and Vita as well. All good as if nothing's changed.

This so much. I don't recognize a third of my friends list anymore. So in that regard I wish there was a way to see the original ID; maybe like with real name requests.

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Obviously not a permanent solution, but the original name is listed under the new name in the user's profile page for a month after the change.

I just sent a mass message to all my friends noting them of the change lol

 

[Neoxon]

I've had no issues at all, so it's been great.

 

[Alvis]

This so much. I don't recognize a third of my friends list anymore. So in that regard I wish there was a way to see the original ID; maybe like with real name requests.

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Being able to see the original ID would completely remove the point of the feature. What they should do is implement the ability for users to set nicknames for their friends. Steam allows this. You see your friend's current name in big bold letters, and then in small letters you see the nickname you've set for them. This way you can always recognize who is who.

 

[SxP]

Reading this thread with envy. I want to change my username, but for some reason the name isn't allowed. It isn't taken, it just isn't allowed.

 

[Transistor]

I've had zero issues. Even on a game that was supposed to have critical issues (Everybody's Golf)

 

[Stowaway Silfer]

No issues at all. I haven't played on my PS3 and Vita since though so I don't know if there'd be issues there.

 

[GJ]

Zero issues on PS4. Haven't turned on my PS3 and Vita in ages so I can't say anything about that though.

 

[Syysch]

This so much. I don't recognize a third of my friends list anymore. So in that regard I wish there was a way to see the original ID; maybe like with real name requests.

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I think you're able to opt in to displaying your old name along with the new to existing friends for like 30 days when you go to change it.

I haven't had any issues after changing right when it became available to all. Everything works just fine on ps3, vita, and ps4. I think the ps3 games I've played for the most part display the old name, which was expected.

 

[ChronoMonarch]

This is just what I needed. I'm loving it.

 

[Angst]

The only name I'd bother changing too is unavailable :(

 

[DC5remy]

I waited years to change mine, grew old and now don't care. :)

 

[devenger]

If only Spotify offered this.

 

[LiK]

No one I know had any issues altho I might've deleted some people during a purge cuz I don't recognize them after the change.

 

[zeox]

I changed my ID and promptly forgot I had done it. So, very positive I guess!

 

[LAM09]

I haven't encountered any issues (PS4 & PS3), so it was painless in the end.

 

[Deleted member 49535]

No problems for now.

 

[Mechaplum]

I changed TWICE and no problems.

For some reason the second change only costed $5 with a 50% plus discount.

 

[VirtuaModel]

I went ahead and finally changed my ID that I've had since December 2006. Hopefully I don't run into any issues like most of the people here.

 

[Spinky]

I haven't had a single issue, changed it the day the feature went live.

 

[Fisty]

I want to change my name, but concerned about running into issues on PS3. I think the issues are game specific, but I really dont want to run into problems because I will still jump on the PS3 for a month every once in a while.

I think I remember a Mystic video where he had issues in a PS3 COD game

 

[Jeronimo]

This is good news. I was considering a change a while back but it wasn't critical, so I waited.

 

[stormfire]

A couple of my friends did on PS4 and they said everything is fine after changing.

 

[KalBalboa]

Are there any issues if you're a frequent Vita user?

 

[SteveWinwood]

I changed TWICE and no problems.

For some reason the second change only costed $5 with a 50% plus discount.

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it's ludicrous they charge to change your name

completely absurd

it should be unlimited whenever you want for free

 

[Reedirect]

No issues for me. All smooth.

 

[Sloppyjoe_Gamer]

PS4 user, zero issues. Changed mine around 5 months ago.

 

[Deleted member 25606]

I've been thinking of changing mine up but have not because of similar concerns. Don't play on anything but my PS4 (my niece has my PS3 so that's whatever) so if there are no issues there maybe I should go ahead.

 

[Atlas_XIX]

Zero problems go ahead and change your name.

 

[Ænima]

it's ludicrous they charge to change your name

completely absurd

it should be unlimited whenever you want for free

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Being able to change name at will could case some problems and spawn more scammers and spam. MS also charges to change the name. And most mobile games i play they also charge you (in game currency) to change name.

 

[SteveWinwood]

Being able to change name at will could case some problems and spawn more scammers and spam. MS also charges to change the name. And most mobile games i play they also charge you (in game currency) to change name.

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oh so multiple platforms work on ripping you off that's good to know

 

[Ænima]

oh so multiple platforms work on ripping you off that's good to know

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Thats how corporations work, yes.