Is PlayStation Plus Going Up in Price?

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The answer to the question of whether PlayStation Plus is going up in price is yes, Sony has announced plans to increase the 12-month subscription prices of PlayStation Plus by as much as 35% for each tier in the US, with the new prices taking effect from September 6. The price hike will affect all three tiers of PlayStation Plus: Essential, Extra, and Premium, with PS Plus Essential increasing by $35 per year, and PS Plus Premium increasing by $40 per year, offering a range of benefits including online multiplayer, free games, and access to a retro game catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the current prices of PlayStation Plus?

The current prices are: PS Plus Essential — $59.99 / year, PS Plus Extra — $99.99 / year, and PS Plus Premium — $119.99 / year.

2. How much will PS Plus cost now?

PS Plus Essential will cost $94.99 / year, PS Plus Extra will cost $134.99 / year, and PS Plus Premium will cost $159.99 / year.

3. Is PlayStation Plus $10?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 charged automatically every month.

4. Why is Sony raising the price of PlayStation Plus?

The price increase is due to the global economic environment, including high inflation rates, and the need to maintain the quality and variety of games and services offered to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

5. What is PlayStation Plus Extra?

PlayStation Plus Extra gets you all the great benefits included in the PlayStation Plus Essential plan, as well as access to the Game Catalog, featuring hundreds of games from genre-defining blockbusters to innovative indies, with new titles added regularly.

6. Should I get PS Plus Extra or Premium?

Most subscribers will likely invest in PS Plus Extra as that tier contains more than enough PS5 and PS4 games to keep someone busy for a long time, unless specifically interested in classic PS games or Cloud Streaming, in which case PS Plus Premium may be the better choice.

7. How long does a $30 PlayStation Plus card last?

A $30 PlayStation Plus card is valid for one time use only and is compatible with PS5 and PS4 consoles, with the subscription period depending on the type of PlayStation Plus subscription chosen.

8. Is Sony raising PlayStation Plus prices by 33%?

Sony has announced plans to increase 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription prices by as much as 35% for each tier in the US, by at least 20% in Europe, and by at least 19% in the UK.

9. Is PlayStation getting rid of Plus?

There are no indications that Sony is planning to discontinue PlayStation Plus, but rather to update and expand the service to offer more games and features to subscribers.

10. Can PS Plus be free?

If available in your country or region, you may experience PlayStation Plus benefits free of charge by selecting a limited free trial offer, but this is not a permanent free subscription.

11. Is everything on PS Plus free?

PS Plus is split into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium, each offering a different set of free games and benefits, with PS Plus Essential unlocking PlayStation’s online features along with providing a couple of free monthly games.

12. Why is PlayStation prices going up?

The PS5 price increase is due to the global economic environment, including high inflation rates, and the need to maintain the quality and variety of games and services offered to PlayStation users.

13. Do PlayStation cards come in $25?

Yes, PlayStation Store cash cards are available in various denominations, including $25, which can be used to purchase games, add-ons, and other content from the PlayStation Store.

14. Do PlayStation Rewards expire?

Sony Rewards points do not expire as long as you remain an active Sony Rewards member within any 18-month period, but all points expire 5 years after they are earned.

15. Does PSN money expire?

According to Sony, wallet funds do not expire, but a PSN gift card does expire if not applied to your wallet within a year of purchase, so it’s essential to redeem your gift cards promptly to avoid expiration.