Is the expensive PS Plus worth it? Sony draws its first conclusion
The three-tier PS Plus model drew mixed reactions when it was launched a year ago. Now Sony gives a look behind the scenes and shows how successful the transition from PlayStation Plus was.
In order to keep up with Microsoft’s Game Pass model, Sony completely overhauled its PS Plus subscription in June 2022. In addition to the basic offer, which is now called PS Plus Essential, the company added the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers. Now Sony gives an insight into the number of subscribers and proves that the step was worth it, because a whopping 30 percent of PS Plus members are currently paying for one of the more expensive tiers.
PS Plus: New model is a win for Sony
In a business webcast, Sony announced more details about the current subscription figures for PS Plus. At the end of March 2023, the service had a total of 47.4 million members. Of these were round 70 percent Essential subscribers, while 13 percent (around 6.1 million players) pay for PS Plus Extra and 17 percent (8 million players) for PS Plus Premium. Over 14 million PlayStation gamers have thus opted for one of the membership upgrades. (Source: VGC)
While PS Plus Essential continues to offer online features and monthly free games, you can find at PS Plus Extra also includes a free games catalogue. PS Plus Premium also includes demos for new games and the classic catalog with numerous old game highlights.
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New PlayStation Plus has established itself in community
After the new PS Plus offer initially caused some confusion for some gamers, it seems the community has now become friends with the three different tiers – and Sony can look forward to numerous more lucrative subscription memberships. However, the company doesn’t have to settle for that – as boss Jim Ryan recently announced, a price increase for PS Plus is by no means impossible. However, it is doubtful that this will also be well received by fans.
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