Steam 'Family Sharing' enabled for all Steam users
Family Sharing essentially allows users to share their library of Steam games with other account holders by authorizing a PC as a shared device. The feature was previously launched in beta form in September last year.
With the new functionality, a user can authorize up to ten devices for game sharing, which allows anyone who signs into said devices to access and play games in the shared library, while still being able to create their own save files and earn their own achievements.
It does come with certain restrictions, however; when the primary account holder logs in, any user playing a shared game will be given a few minutes to "either purchase the game or quit playing", warns Valve. Additionally, only one shared user may be playing at once (priority is given to the user currently logged in). A full Q&A is here.
The service is, in principal, largely similar to the abandoned Xbox One Family Sharing initiative. Microsoft has said it may bring the service back eventually.
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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/451649/steam-family-sharing-enabled-for-all-steam-users/
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DV8Posted:
Fumikoi I think this is a great idea. Thank the lord for this.
This is a great idea, but I could see faults with it as well.
SnotPosted:
This sounds very similar to the way Netflix works, with the ability to have different users on one account. Nevertheless a good step forward.
DV8Posted:
VIT-DynamicVKS Seems nice. Family setting like xbox
This is nothing like the family settings for xbox ...
don't post twice especially when I already said the exact same thing.
no, it's not like the family settings. spam much?
Yeah, but he/she is right, the family settings on Xbox 360 let you block your game achievements, online status, friends list, communications, and much more.
TravitorPosted:
-DynamicVKS Seems nice. Family setting like xbox
This is nothing like the family settings for xbox ...
don't post twice especially when I already said the exact same thing.
no, it's not like the family settings. spam much?
IntPosted:
-DynamicVKS Seems nice. Family setting like xbox
This is nothing like the family settings for xbox ...
I know right was about to say that.
-DynamicPosted:
VKS Seems nice. Family setting like xbox
This is nothing like the family settings for xbox ...
-DynamicPosted:
This is pretty good, but i think this may bring a few hacks/expliots/leaks along the way, although it is only on one pc
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