PlayStation Plus Premium
Online play, monthly games, classic catalog, game trials, and cloud streaming.
Cost Breakdown
Monthly
$18
Yearly
$160
5 Years
$1,079
10 Years
$2,159
Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $2,159 on PlayStation Plus Premium. That's equivalent to 144 meals out, or 43 books.
Before You Subscribe
Known Issues
Price more than quadrupled from $4.17/mo to $17.99/mo since 2010. Restructured tiers multiple times, each time increasing prices.
Online multiplayer on PlayStation requires PS Plus, effectively making it a mandatory cost for multiplayer gamers.
When Will the Price Go Up?
~August 2028
$26.45
+$8.46/mo
3.6 years
between increases
Historical Pattern
10-Year Price Projection
Today
$17.99/mo
In 10 years
$52/mo
Based on 47% increases every 3.6 years
Own vs Rent Calculator
See what you could own instead of renting access
Total spent on PlayStation Plus Premium
$1,079.4
$17.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years
What you could OWN instead:
AAA Game (own)
$60 each
17
games
Indie Game
$20 each
53
games
Classic Game (sale)
$10 each
107
games
Subscription
You own: 0
Stop paying = lose access
Buying
You own: 17+
Yours forever
The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $1,079.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.
Instead, You Could Buy
With $18/month, here's what you could own instead:
- 1 game on sale every 2 months (~$35)
- 4 months: A DualSense controller (~$70)
- 2 years: PSVR2 headset (~$400)
- After 10 years: $2,159 in games you own
Cancellation
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