How Many People Buy PlayStation Plus?

As of March 2023, the PlayStation Plus service had over 47.4 million subscribers, a decrease from its peak of 48 million subscriptions in December 2021, indicating a significant and dedicated user base. The PlayStation ecosystem, including PS4 and PS5 consoles, continues to attract millions of gamers worldwide, with over 108 million active users as of June 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About PlayStation Plus

General Information

1. How many people use PlayStation Network (PSN)? As of June 2023, the PSN had approximately 108 million monthly active users, a slight decrease from the 112 million users in December 2022.
2. Did PlayStation Plus prices go up? Yes, the prices for PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and PS Plus Premium increased, with the premium subscription now costing $159.99 / year.
3. Why is PS Plus so expensive? Sony justified the increase with the high-quality games it delivers with the service, although there are no new features or improvements with the price hike.

PlayStation Consoles and Sales

4. How many people own PS4 vs PS5? The PS4 has sold 117.01 million units to date, while the PS5 is 83.47 million units behind in lifetime sales.
5. How many PS4 were sold? The PS4 has sold 117.2 million units, dominating the eighth generation of consoles.
6. Who sold more Xbox or PS4? The PS4 has sold 115.79 million units lifetime, leading over Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in market share.

PlayStation Plus Benefits and Sharing

7. Why do I need PlayStation Plus? You need PS Plus to play most PS4 and PS5 games in online multiplayer mode, although some games do not require a subscription.
8. Can you gift PS Plus? While you cannot directly gift PS Plus to another account, child family members can subscribe using funds from their family manager’s wallet.
9. Can 2 accounts share PlayStation Plus? No, you can only share PS Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.

PlayStation and Xbox Sales Comparison

10. What is the most sold PlayStation? The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling game system overall with over 155 million units worldwide.
11. How many Xbox 360 were sold? The Xbox 360 sold 85.7 million units across the world as of September 2023.
12. Who sold more PS5 or Xbox? The PS5 has sold 35.94 million units in 29 months, leading over the Xbox Series X|S.

PlayStation Plus Premium and Pricing

13. How much is PS Plus? A PS Plus Premium membership costs $18 per month, $50 for three months, or $160 for a full year, offering access to over 700 games.
14. Is PS4 shutting down 2023? No, Sony has confirmed it will not abandon the PS4 or its fanbase for the foreseeable future.
15. Is PlayStation getting rid of PS4? Although there were plans to discontinue the PS4 in favor of the PS5, due to the semiconductor shortage, Sony continues to support the PS4, with no official announcement about ending support for PS4 servers.