In 2022, Sony revamped its subscriptions, combiningPlayStation Plusand PlayStation Now together into a single service and dividing it into three tiers, allowing gamers to pick which plan suits their needs. PlayStation Plus Essential functions much like the oldPlayStation Plusused to, giving gamers access to online multiplayer functionality in addition to a couple of free games monthly. PS Plus Extra features, among other perks, access to a wide library of PS4 and PS5 games while PS Plus Deluxe and Premium offer classic PS3, PS1, and PSP games.
Although Sony has done a lot to make the higher tiers attractive, it is worth investigating whether it has come at the cost of the Essential tier. When comparing the price of this year’s and last year’s PS Plus games, it becomes evident that there is not much dollar difference. Hence, gamers should not worry about the quality ofPS Plus Essentialdropping with the introduction of the higher tiers.
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PlayStation Plus in 2021
When comparing this year’s and last year’s games, using their current prices may be unfair, as a game may happen to be on sale at this moment. Hence, using PSdeals to track each game’s lowest price ever on thePS Storegives a more even playing field. Using this method, the PS Plus games of January add up to $43.67, February adds up to $43.97, March adds up to $59.17, April adds up to $49.77, and May is the priciest month, as it adds up to $61.97. June adds up to $33.97, and lastly, July adds up to $44.57. The grand total for all the games is $337.09.
PlayStation Plus in 2022
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How Does 2021 Compare to 2022?
The revamp ofSony’s subscription servicesis very welcome, as it gives players more options and opens vast libraries of new and old games. It also provides a solution to the problem of preserving Sony’s archive of games, which can be difficult to access at times. However, for those players who do not wish to upgrade theirPS Plussubscription, the quality of games offered in the Essential tier has not changed.
