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PS Plus Price Hikes Hit Gamers in 2026
19 May
Summary
- PS Plus monthly and three-month subscriptions see price increases.
- Sony attributes the price hike to ongoing market conditions.
- Console prices, including the standard PS5, have also risen significantly.
Sony has recently implemented price increases for its PlayStation Plus subscription service, affecting new subscribers in most regions. A one-month Essential tier subscription now costs $11, up by $1, and a three-month subscription has risen to $28, an increase of $3. Sony attributes these changes to "ongoing market conditions."
While annual plans for PS Plus are not mentioned as being impacted at this time, the Extra and Premium tiers are also suggested to be affected. This follows a past trend where annual plans saw significant price hikes of up to $40 in 2023. Competitor Microsoft also recently adjusted its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate pricing, though it was later reversed. The rising cost of gaming hardware, with the standard PS5 now at $650, adds to the increased financial barrier for players.
