PPlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now come together as they merged into a new membership service, after years of being separated. PS Now disappears and there are three new PS Plus subscription Tiers: Essential, Extra and Premium (Deluxe in non-streaming markets). Each tier provides more features and a catalog of high quality games. In this guide we collected all the information you need to know. Check out our PS Plus page to get straight into a subscription.
Introducing New PS Plus: Essential, Extra & Premium
So, what is the new PlayStation Plus about? By bringing the two services together, a new PS Plus membership is born, that provides more choice and value to the customers. Which means that Sony created a diverse game portfolio for gamers who subscribe to Extra or Premium (Deluxe). The first Tier, Essential, is basically the old Plus service, with all the benefits you had before. The two other memberships are more expensive and provide extra features such as a PS5 and PS4 game catalog, cloud streaming, time-limited game trials and much more.
How much is each Tier and what do you get?
To be totally clear of what you get with all the PS Plus subscriptions, we summed up the list with all the prices in the different regions, including all the benefits per Tier.
Essential price:
- United States | 1 Month $9.99 | 3 Months $24.99 | 12 Months $79.99
- Europe | 1 Month €8.99 | 3 Months €24.99 | 12 Months €71.99
- United Kingdom | 1 Month £6.99 | 3 Months £19.99 | 12 Months £59.99
- Japan | 1 Month ¥850 | 3 Months ¥2,150 | 12 Months ¥6800
Benefits:
- Online multiplayer access
- PS5 and PS4 monthly games
- Exclusive discounts and game content
- Cloud storage
- Access to Share Play
Extra price:
- United States | 1 Month $14.99 | 3 Months $39.99 | 12 Months $134.99
- Europe | 1 Month €13.99 | 3 Months €39.99 | 12 Months €125.99
- United Kingdom | 1 Month £10.99 | 3 Months £31.99 | 12 Months £99.99
- Japan | 1 Month ¥1,300 | 3 Months ¥3,600 | 12 Months ¥11,700
Benefits:
- PS5 and PS4 Game Catalog
- Online multiplayer access
- PS5 and PS4 monthly games
- Exclusive discounts and game content
- Cloud storage
- Access to Share Play
Premium price:
- United States | 1 Month $17.99 monthly | 3 Months $49.99 | 12 Months $159.99
- Europe | 1 Month €16.99 | 3 Months €49.99 | 12 Months €151.99
- United Kingdom | 1 Month £13.49 monthly | 3 Months £39.99 | 12 Months £119.99
- Japan | 1 Month ¥1,550 | 3 Months ¥4,300 | 12 Months ¥13,900
Benefits:
- Original PlayStation, PS2 and PSP Classic Games Catalog; PS3 Remasters
- Time-limited game trials
- Cloud streaming original PS3 games
- Cloud streaming original PlayStation, PS2, PSP and PS4 games
- PS5 and PS4 Game Catalog
- Online multiplayer access
- PS5 and PS4 monthly games
- Exclusive discounts and game content
- Cloud storage
- Access to Share Play
Note: This Tier is called ‘Deluxe’ in regions without cloud streaming access.
What happens with my current PlayStation Plus subscription?
Your PS Plus subscription should be transferred to into PlayStation Plus Essential, which contains the same benefits as the old membership service. Your payment date will remain the same. There is a possibility to choose for a higher Tier, which reduces the amount of time you have to renew the subscription.
What if I’m subscribed to both PS Plus and PS Now?
If you are subscribed to both services, you will be migrated into the new PlayStation Plus Premium membership. You get a new payment date, which is based on the longer of your two subscriptions. You will receive an email from Sony with your new payment date and subscription fee.
On what devices can I use the new PS Plus?
PlayStation Plus is currently supported on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for game downloads and streaming, and on PC for streaming only.
How do I check my PS Plus subscription time?
If you want to know when your PS Plus subscription expires, just follow the next steps in a web browser:
- Sign in to Account Management.
- Select Subscription from the menu on the left of the screen.
- Select PS Plus to view the next payment date.
Check the PlayStation subscription service page for more options.
What games can I download or stream for PS Plus?
This depends on the tier you choose and the region you live in. Downloading is possible when you have PS Plus Extra or Premium/Deluxe, which contains:
- Original PlayStation, PSP, PS4 and PS5 games.
- Remastered or remake versions of PS2 and PS3 games on PS5 and PS4 consoles.
Streaming is available for Premium members, which contains:
- Original PlayStation, PS2, PS3, PS4 and PSP games (select markets). This includes streaming access to titles from the games catalog offered in Extra and Premium plans. Streaming is not available for PS5 titles.
- Games can be streamed on PS5 and PS4 consoles and PC.
What is the lineup of games with the new PlayStation Plus?
The new PS Plus launched with around 700 titles accross the three membership plans. Blockbusters such as Returnal, Demon’s Souls, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more, are added to the list for now. Check the bigger list of games on PlayStation Blog to see what’s there for you. The list can differ per region, so be sure to check your own market as well. New games will be added regularly in the catalog.
Why did the 12 Month PS Plus subscription get more expensive?
Starting September 6, 2023, the 12 Month PlayStation Plus subscriptions will be more expensive than previously before. PlayStation have said that the price adjustment will ensure high quality games and value added benefits for the user. While more expensive, the 12 Month PS Plus subscriptions will still be at a discounted price compared to their 1 Month and 3 Month subscriptions.
Important: The price increase effects existing 12 Month subscribers differently. It will not take effect until your next renewal date that occurs on or after November 6. That being said, any membership changes you make on or after September 6, 2023, will update your plan reflecting the new prices.
Go get your PS Plus Essential, Extra or Premium (Deluxe)!
So, there you have it, all the information you need about the new PlayStation Plus. We will keep updating this article with more details to keep you informed. The last thing you need to do, is just choose a PS Plus Tier that suits you best. Do you just want the basics, are do you really want the game catalog? It’s up to you and we hope you enjoy all the benefits on your PlayStation or PC!
Original Version: 23/06/2022
