PlayStation Plus: Tiers, Cost, and How to Subscribe

Akshat Trivedi
November 29, 2024 (UPDATED: November 29, 2024 18:51 IST)

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.

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

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PlayStation Plus Essential

Cost: $10/month, $79.99/year

Benefits:

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

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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.