Sony has been giving Nintendo a run for their money regarding game prices and increases. Not to be outdone by the controversial Nintendo Switch 2 retail price, Sony has moved to make another price increase with this one aimed at their beloved PlayStation Plus subscription, which appeared to have gone into effect on Wednesday (April 16).
Sony rolled out an email to their PS+ subscribers on Wednesday (April 16) per Reset Era, explaining that Canada users will receive a “change” to their existing PlayStation Plus subscription. The reason? Unlike the “challenging” global economy that they referenced in the PlayStation price increase memo, Sony’s email explains that “This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service.” The new price of the player’s PlayStation Plus Extra 12-month subscription was announced to be $190, which was previously $155.
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Sony’s PS+ increase impacts Latin America, Australia, and Canada
The rest of the email details when the specific price increase will take effect for this unnamed person’s particular account. Sony explains that the changes wouldn’t go down for them until “your next payment date that occurs on or after June 24, 2025. However, any membership changes you make prior to your next payment, such as upgrades, downgrades or buying additional time, will update your plan based on the new prices.”
New PS+ prices in CAD:
|
Subscription |
Price |
|
PlayStation Plus Essential 12-month subscription |
$110 (was $95) |
|
PlayStation Plus Extra 12-month subscription |
$190 (was $155) |
|
PlayStation Plus Premium 12-month subscription |
$225 (was $190) |
From there, more emails began rolling out worldwide, with PS+ subscriptions rising in Canada, Latin America, and Australia. It should be noted that the United States has not received a price increase for PlayStation Plus at this time. Much like the Canadian changes, Australia and Latin America would see the PS Plus changes on or around April 16th.
Latin America countries impacted by the price change:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
New PS+ prices in AUD:
|
Subscription |
Price |
|
PlayStation Plus Essential 12-month subscription |
$102.95 AUD (was $95.95 AUD) |
|
PlayStation Plus Extra 12-month subscription |
$187.95 AUD (was $169.95 AUD) |
|
PlayStation Plus Premium 12-month subscription |
$214.95 AUD (was $196.95 AUD) |
New PS+ prices for Latin American countries:
- PlayStation Plus Essential 12-month subscription — $64.99 (was $54.99 USD)
- PlayStation Plus Extra 12-month subscription — $107.99 USD (was $93.99 USD)
- PlayStation Plus Premium 12-month subscription — $124.99 USD (was $106.99 USD)
While it appears the US is off the hook for right now, there could potentially be more changes and price increases in the future. Keep your eyes peeled.
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