Earlier today, Sony released the monthly PlayStation Plus games for September. Now, fans of the subscription service are in for bad news. The Japanese brand issued a statement that it has raised its prices for annual PS Plus subscription across all tiers that was introduced last year. For those unaware, Sony’s PS Plus subscription is similar to Microsoft Xbox’s Game Pass which offers free games to download every month during the membership duration. There are also other benefits like exclusive discounts, cloud saves, and online multiplayer access.
Sony PS Plus subscriptions gets price hike
Sony did not explicitly reveal the reason for increasing the prices of the PlayStation Plus subscriptions. The company added that it will be implemented globally and enable them to continue offering high-quality games and value-added benefits to the service. The newly revised prices of the PS Plus subscription will come into effect from September 6. Current PS Plus subscribers won’t be affected due to the price hike until their next renewal date which occurs on or after November 6. However, any modifications to the membership such as upgrades, downgrades, or buying additional time will be reflected in the new prices.
PlayStation Plus is a membership service that is necessary for online play on the PS4 and PS5 consoles. It is offered in three tiers namely Essential, Extra, and Deluxe. All three categories have received a price hike. The price of the 12-month Essential subscription that gives three games monthly has increased from $60 to $80. The PS Plus Extra offers similar benefits as the Essential tier, however, along with access to a large range of PS4 and PS5 titles. Its price has been hiked from $100 to $135. Lastly, the PS Plus Deluxe which is the most premium tier is becoming expensive from $120 to $160. It incorporates all the benefits of essential and extra tiers while also offering access to catalog of PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP. It’s worth noting that the revised prices vary from region to region.
Despite the price hike of the annual PlayStation Plus subscriptions, all tiers are still cheaper than purchasing one-month or three-month memberships over a 12-month period. Regardless, the increased prices of the PS Plus have not been well received by the fans. Hopefully, Sony will provide access to better monthly games for subscribers.
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