PlayStation Plus: Tiers, Cost, and How to Subscribe
Whether you want to play online with friends, explore a big game library, or enjoy classic games, there’s a PlayStation Plus plan for you.
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PlayStation Plus is a subscription service from Sony for PlayStation users. It gives you perks like online multiplayer, free games every month and special discounts. There are three plans to choose from: Essential, Extra, and Premium, each with its features and benefits.
PlayStation Plus Tiers and Benefits
PlayStation Plus Essential
Cost: $10/month, $79.99/year
Benefits:
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- Online multiplayer access
- Free monthly games
- Discounted only on the PlayStation Store
- Cloud storage for storing games PlayStation Plus Accessories
PlayStation Plus Extra
Cost: $15/month, $99.99/year
Benefits:
- All benefits are on the required side
- Access to the Game Catalog, with hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games to download and play
- Cloud streaming for PS4 games
PlayStation Plus Premium
Cost: $18/month, $119.99/year
Benefits:
- All the benefits of the Extra tier
- Access to the Classics Catalog, which includes a collection of classic PS1, PS2 and PSP games
- Cloud streaming for PS2, PS3, and PSP games
- Game testing for newly selected releases
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How to Subscribe to PlayStation Plus
Online subscription
- Visit the PlayStation website and choose your preferred PlayStation Plus subscription plan.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to fill out an order.
- Select the payment method and complete the purchase.
On Console
- Turn on your PS5 or PS4 console and sign in to your PlayStation Network account.
- Go to the PlayStation Store and select "PlayStation Plus".
- Select the plan you want to order and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.
Manage Your Subscription
- To manage or cancel your subscription, go to your account management page on the PlayStation website or console.
- Select the "Subscription" option and follow the instructions to change or cancel your plan.
PlayStation Plus gives you great benefits to make gaming more fun. There are different plans to fit what you need. Whether you want to play online with friends, explore a big game library, or enjoy classic games, there’s a PlayStation Plus plan for you.
