In this short guide, we’ll break down PlayStation Plus and all the different tiers available, explaining what you get with each version of the service and how much each will cost you.
What is PlayStation Plus?
PlayStation Plus is a monthly subscription service available to PlayStation 4 and 5 owners. While different versions of the service provide different perks, all packages provide access to online multiplayer, some exclusive discounts, and a selection of monthly games that you can download for free. There are three different versions of PlayStation Plus available: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential is your base version that comes with the above benefits, but forking out a little extra for Extra and Premium offers some additional features including a wider archive of free downloadable games, game demos, and more. What this basically means is that if you just want to hop online and play some Warzone multiplayer, then the Essential package is what will work best for you. However, if getting your hands on numerous games you may not have touched before is a priority, then higher tiers may be worthwhile.
PlayStation Plus Essential explained PlayStation Plus Extra explained PlayStation Plus Premium explained
PlayStation Plus Essential explained
PlayStation Plus Essential is the base version of the service and provides the smallest number of bonuses for the lowest cost. PlayStation Plus Essential comes with the following features: PS Plus Essential costs £6.99 / $9.99 / €8.99 per month, depending on your region.
PlayStation Plus Extra explained
PlayStation Plus Extra is the second version of the service, and for a slight increase in monthly cost, provides greater access to a library of free-to-download games. So for those looking to jump into a lot of titles a la Xbox’s Game Pass, this might be the best option for you. Alongside all the features present with PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra comes with the following features: PS Plus Extra costs £10.99 / $14.99 / €13.99 per month, depending on your region.
PlayStation Plus Premium explained
PlayStation Plus Premium is the final available package, costing the most but providing the largest number of benefits to subscribers. As such, if you’ve got the money to spare, this is the version of PlayStation Plus that’ll give you the coolest stuff. You get everything including with PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra, as well as the following exclusive perks: PS Plus Premium costs £13.49 / $17.99 / €16.99 per month, depending on your region. With that, we’ve gone through everything you need to know about PlayStation Plus, including all its versions. You should now have a good idea about the service, and which one makes sense for you! For more PS Plus related articles, check out our coverage of the current monthly PlayStation Plus Games!
