Sony Hikes PS Plus Prices - New Customers Pay More Starting May 20 - console
(hx) 07:54 PM CEST - May,18 2026
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PlayStation is raising subscription prices for new PS Plus customers in select regions like the US, Europe, and UK due to "ongoing market conditions." The 1-month Essential tier jumps to $10.99 (from $9.99), while the 3-month plan rises to $27.99 (from $24.99). Existing subscribers keep their current rates for now.
The change highlights a contrast with Xbox's recent Game Pass price cuts, sparking backlash and memes online. Many gamers point to Sony's recent hardware price increases and losses from live-service projects.
No full official blog post was immediately available, but the announcement is confirmed via PlayStation channels and widely reported today (May 18, 2026).
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Updated:11:06 PM CEST Jun,04
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