Here’s how much PlayStation Plus cost in 2010 vs. 2026

PlayStation Plus has grown from a single-tier service offering monthly games and other perks into a three-tier subscription with online multiplayer, a catalogue of games and retro streaming. Its annual entry price has risen from $50 in 2010 to $80 in 2026, while subscriptions have become necessary for most paid online multiplayer on PlayStation.

At launch, plans cost $18 per quarter or $50 per year, with no monthly option. Prices rose in 2016, and Sony introduced Essential, Extra and Premium tiers in 2022; Premium now costs $160 annually, up from $120 when it launched. Essential costs $11 a month or $28 quarterly, while Extra costs $17 monthly, $44 quarterly or $135 annually; Premium also offers streaming access to classic games.