How does PlayStation Plus work?

PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with a recurring subscription fee which is charged automatically (at the then current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancelled. Full terms apply: see PSN Terms of Service and PS Plus Usage Terms at www.playstation.com/legal.
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What is the point of having PlayStation Plus?

Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service provides PS5 and PS4 owners with essential services, like online multiplayer, cloud save storage, and tons of downloadable games. Users can choose between three different tiers with monthly and annual payment options.
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Do you keep the games from PlayStation Plus?

Once your PlayStation Plus subscription ends, content you previously downloaded at no cost as part of the subscription (such as monthly games) will no longer be available. However, redeemed PlayStation Plus packs and avatars, and PlayStation Plus discounted purchases are yours to keep.
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Do you get free games with PlayStation Plus?

If you're interested in pure bang for your buck, you probably want to know what games you can access via a PS Plus subscription. For starters, PS Plus Essential members get rotating free games monthly, so keep an eye on updates to find out what games are up for grabs each month.
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Is PS Plus even worth it?

The Bottom Line

PlayStation Plus is necessary for online play, but its inconsistent game library and underwhelming cloud gaming performance mean it isn't as compelling as similar offerings from Microsoft and Nintendo. PCMag editors select and review products independently.
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Is PlayStation Plus a monthly fee?

Game and Legal Info

PlayStation Plus Premium is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $17.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.
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What's the difference between PlayStation Plus and Premium?

PlayStation Plus Premium is the most feature-rich — and the most expensive — tier of the three. First off, Premium includes all of the features found in the Essential and Extra tiers. On top of that, players also get access to hundreds of PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP games.
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Do I lose my games if I cancel PlayStation Plus?

Unlike the games available in the Essentials or Classics library, once the PS Plus Extra and Premium games leave the service, they are gone forever. This is still the case even if you downloaded and installed them on your PlayStation before they left.
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How much is PlayStation Plus per year?

Game and Legal Info

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $79.99 charged automatically every 12 months.
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How many games are free in PS Plus?

Four free PS Plus games – F1 23, Sifu, Hello Neighbor 2 and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – are now available to download for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. You can add them to your library for free if you're subscribed to Sony's PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Premium or PS Plus Extra service.
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How long does a game stay on PS Plus?

Notably, Sony's monthly blog for incoming PlayStation Plus additions doesn't give expiration dates for games. Games in PlayStation Plus' Essential tier are available for about a full month, and always have the option to be downloaded after the game leaves the tier.
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Is PlayStation Plus permanent?

No. Any & all titles that you add to your library through PS Plus, will always be tied to the membership. You'll have access to them as long as you have an active membership, if it expires you won't be able to play any of them.
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What's the best PlayStation to buy?

The PlayStation 5 is our pick for the best gaming console you can buy, no matter which edition you purchase. However, the disc-drive PS5 could offer more value in the long run.
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What are the PlayStation Plus plans?

PlayStation Plus offers three membership plans packed with benefits and games to level up your play.
  • PlayStation Plus Premium. ...
  • PlayStation Plus Extra. ...
  • PlayStation Plus Essential.
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How many consoles can you use PlayStation Plus on?

While you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you can share selected benefits on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated, and one PS4 console that is activated as your primary PS4 console.
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Why is PS Plus 80 dollars?

At the time, Sony issued a brief statement explaining the significant price hike: “This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service.”
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Do you actually own digital games?

If you further research the topic, you'll find out that you actually do not own the games, and never had. What you do “own” is the digital license to use them, with many different systems working against having access to the files that you've paid for!
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Is it hard to cancel PlayStation Plus?

You cancel a PS plus membership by going to Settings and go to Account Management. from there, go to Account Information and go down to Manage Playstation Subscriptions. In there, you can manage PS plus , PS now and other services. Simply go to PS plus and End membership.
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What happens if you stop paying for PlayStation Plus?

Once you cancel the PlayStation Plus subscription, you'll still be able to use it until the current billing period expires. From the start of the new billing period, you'll no longer be able to access the subscription's benefits, such as: Online storage. Online multiplayer.
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Is PS Plus Deluxe or extra better?

Moving to the new PlayStation Plus

We've added a Game Catalogue of PS4 and PS5 games to download as part of the PlayStation Plus Extra plan, while PlayStation Plus Deluxe gives you the Classics Catalogue and time-limited trials for a selection of new games from PlayStation Store.
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Do I need a PlayStation Plus membership?

PlayStation Plus is a paid subscription service from Sony that provides various benefits, including online multiplayer access for most games on the PS4. While some free-to-play games may not require a PlayStation Plus subscription for online play, the majority of multiplayer games do require it.
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Is PS5 Slim or PS5 better?

If you own the launch PS5, there's virtually no reason to upgrade to the Slim model unless you're trying to downsize your entertainment center or are just addicted to buying shiny new things. If you're buying a PS5 for the first time, however, this is probably the one you'll be getting.
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When PlayStation 6 come out?

Lifewire's Release Date Estimate

We think the PS6 will arrive in late 2026 or 2027 (or possibly even 2028). Just in time for holiday shopping! (Assuming Sony can keep up with the demand.) In the meantime, if Sony follows the PS4's release schedule, we'll see a PS5 Pro before the PS6.
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How many games can PS5 hold?

Smaller indie games can be as small as a few gigabytes, while big-budget AAA games can be well over 50GB each. Some particularly large titles, especially after updates and expansions, can reach or exceed 100GB. As a rough estimate, a 2TB SSD could hold approximately 40 to 50 games on your PS5.
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