PlayStation Plus Price Increase Inching Closer To US, As Canada Increases Prices Too

Summary

PlayStation Plus price hike in Canada: up to 23% increase, including a jump from $190 to $225 for yearly Premium.
US gamers concerned about potential price increases for PlayStation Plus and even the PS5 console.
Price increases in multiple countries suggest worrying trend for future costs of PlayStation services and products.

Following the price increases of Sony’s PlayStation Plus in multiple countries, it’s now inching closer to the US, as this time around, it’s our neighbors from the north that’s getting hit with a significant price hike.

What makes this more worrisome is that not just another country has been added to the price increase list, but what it means for US gamers too.

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The price increase will take effect starting June 24 (via engadget), and this won’t be a tiny price addition, but a significant one of about 15%. Here’s a breakdown of the price increase:

Oof, those are some pretty steep hikes — especially that yearly Premium jump from $190 to $225. That’s more than a 15% increase, and it’s definitely going to make people reconsider whether Premium is worth it.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the percentage increases for each tier:

PS Plus Premium

Monthly: $21 → $25 (+19%)
3 Months: $60 → $69 (+15%)
Yearly: $190 → $225 (+18.4%)

Monthly: $18 → $21 (+16.7%)
3 Months: $50 → $56 (+12%)
Yearly: $155 → $190 (+22.6%)

PS Plus Essential

Monthly: $12 → $14 (+16.7%)
3 Months: $30 → $35 (+16.7%)
Yearly: $95 → $110 (+15.8%)

Looks like Extra members are hit the hardest for the annual plan, with nearly a 23% increase.

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March’s PS Plus games proved popular enough to see a significant uptick in subscriptions.

Are we going to see a price increase for PlayStation Plus in the US? I honeslty wouldn’t be surprised if so. Aside from the PlayStation Plus service, even the PS5 console has seen a price hike earlier this week. Instead of a console midway in its lifecycle getting a discount, we’re now seeing the opposite happen.

Is it because of manufacturing costs? Exchange rates? Tariffs? Who knows at this point, but it is a worrying trend to see that I hope doesn’t continue.