Why do I have PS Plus?

PS Plus Essential is the easiest to define, as it's what PS Plus has always been. Essential provides access to online play, cloud saves, three free games a month (though this month has seen the addition of a fourth game into the rotation), and discounts on the PS Store.
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Why do I have PS+?

PlayStation®Plus is a paid subscription service from PlayStation that gives players access to games, online multiplayer, and exclusive content. PlayStation Plus has 3 subscription membership plans to choose from.
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How did I get PlayStation Plus?

Select (PlayStation Plus) from the function screen, select a plan you like, and then complete your subscription enrollment. When the subscription process is complete, (PlayStation Plus) appears on your profile screen.
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Why do I have to pay for PS 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.
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Is it necessary to have PlayStation Plus?

For the majority of games that you have purchased on disc or downloaded from PlayStation Store, you need a PlayStation Plus membership plan to play online. Most free to play games such as Fortnite, Apex Legends and Call of Duty Warzone do not require a membership. Yes, for as long as you remain an active subscriber.
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PlayStation Plus Explained - The Ultimate Guide to PS Plus

Can you play PS4 without PS+?

In order to play most PS4 and PS5 games in online multiplayer, you need to have a PlayStation Plus subscription. Some games don't require a subscription, check PlayStation™Store to see if PlayStation Plus is required for online play.
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Do you have to pay for PlayStation Plus every year?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $79.99 charged automatically every 12 months. 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 happens if you don't pay for PS Plus?

If your PlayStation Plus membership ends, or you choose to cancel your membership, you will not be able to access any content downloaded as part of the PS Plus monthly games, but you will regain access when you purchase a new 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 PlayStation Plus permanent?

According to Sony's website: “Once your PlayStation Plus membership ends, content you previously downloaded at no cost as part of the membership (such as Plus Monthly Games) will no longer be available. However, free avatars and content you purchased at a discounted PlayStation Plus price is yours to keep.”
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Did PlayStation get rid of free PS Plus?

Unlike the monthly free PS Plus games, which are only available to claim for a month at a time, the PS Plus Collection titles have been up for grabs since they were first added in 2020. That will change come May 9, at which point Sony will be doing away with the PS Plus Collection entirely.
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Does PlayStation refund PS Plus?

A subscription includes any purchase of a service with recurring fees from PlayStation Store, such as PlayStation®Plus. After purchasing a subscription through PlayStation Store, you have 14 days to request a refund*.
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When did Sony start charging for online?

In March 2006, Sony officially introduced its unified online service, tentatively named "PlayStation Network Platform". A list of supporting features was announced at the Tokyo Game Show later the same year. Sony launched an optional premium subscription service on top of the free PSN service in June 2010.
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How long do you have to pay PlayStation Plus?

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.
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Will I lose my games if my PS Plus expires?

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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How long do you keep games on PlayStation 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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Why is PS Plus 80 dollars?

"We have to adjust to market conditions." Last month, Sony raised the price of all its PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions globally, across all tiers, by roughly 30%. In a new interview, PlayStation's top business executive defended the decision, insisting the company had to “adjust” to market conditions.
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Can you share your PlayStation Plus?

Can I share PlayStation Plus with a friend on another console? No. You can only share your games and PlayStation Plus benefits with accounts on one PS5 console with Console Sharing and Offline Play activated and your primary PS4 console.
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Can I play my PlayStation games without a PlayStation?

Android devices

Android phone devices running Android 10.0 or above are compatible with the Backbone One-PlayStation Edition. Android TVs and Chromecast with Google TV running OS 12 or later can play PS Remote Play games using a DualSense10 or DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller9.
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Can I refund 1 year PS Plus?

Refund request is for your first payment, not a recurring fee. *This is based on the agreement and acknowledgement you made at the time of purchasing your subscription. If you take advantage of a free trial when you sign up, your 14-day cancellation period includes any time included in your free trial.
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Can you cancel PS Plus anytime?

Active subscriptions can be canceled up until the next payment date. You can find the payment dates for each of your subscriptions in the Subscriptions Management section of Account Management. The subscription will be activated each time you sign up.
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Is PlayStation Plus ending in May?

Public Service Announcement: Today, May 9, 2023, is the last day PlayStation will offer the PS Plus Collection. This collection of games was a benefit for subscribers who owned a PS5 since its launch in November 2020.
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Is PlayStation Now shutting down?

With the expansion of the PlayStation Plus service to offer additional tiers in May–June 2022, the standalone PlayStation Now subscription was shut down, but its services were incorporated into the PlayStation Plus Premium tier.
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