New subscribers will be paying more to join.
Sony has announced it will raise the price of PlayStation Plus for new subscribers, including in Australia.
“Starting May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions,” PlayStation said in a post on Twitter. “Due to ongoing market conditions, prices will start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP for 1-month subscriptions and $27.99 USD / €27.99 EUR / £21.99 GBP for 3-month subscriptions.”
While not stated above, these prices refer to PlayStation Plus’ lowest tier, Essentials.
Here’s what new PlayStation Plus Essentials subscriptions will cost Australians:
- $14.95 AUD: 1-month subscription
- $43.95 AUD: 3-month subscription
- $112.95 AUD: 12-month subscription
“Like many companies around the world, we continue to be impacted by global market conditions and have adjusted prices for new PlayStation Plus subscribers in select regions,” PlayStation Australia said in a statement to local outlets.
“There will be no change for existing subscribers in Australia. Existing subscribers will update to the new pricing if they lapse or change their current subscription.”
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