

(Image credit: Sony) New PS Plus tiers: how to get the best dealīrand new or returning members get the best PS Plus deal when buying any digital codes on sale from online stores such as ShopTo or CD Keys.

It's effectively the same as Essential and Extra, but also includes limited-time game trials as well as access to older PS1, PS2 and PSP games - just without the cloud gaming option. Instead, it's dubbed PlayStation Plus Deluxe and it costs AU$21.95 or AU$154.95 for a full year. The amount of free game time on these ranges from two to five hours.īecause Australia does not have cloud gaming support the highest tier in this region is slightly different. There are also a number of limited-time game trials you can play, including major releases such as Horizon Forbidden West, Cyberpunk 2077 and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. The majority of these are available through cloud streaming only, but a number of them - mostly the PS1 titles - can be downloaded to play as well. On top of that, though, is access to a selection of original PlayStation, PS2, PS3, PSP and PS4 games. Unsurprisingly, you get all the benefits of PS Plus Essential and Extra in this tier. Once again, you can save money if you pay for a 12-month subscription up front as that comes in at $119.99 / £99.99. PlayStation Plus Premium is the highest membership tier - it costs $17.99 / £13.49 per month. You'll find the best prices for a voucher that will top-up your account to cover the cost of that length of PS Plus Essential membership below. However, it's always better value to buy in bulk, as you can get a 12-month subscription for $59.99 / £49.99 / AU$79.95. Normally, a PlayStation Plus Essential membership costs $9.99 / £6.99 / AU$11.95 a month. Do also check out our more comprehensive PS5 deals hub, which has offers on games, bundles, accessories and more. If you've ended up here and are still after one of Sony's latest consoles, you can check our PS5 restock hub for all the news of current availability. You can then use those funds to buy a PS Plus subscription through the PlayStation Store online or on your console. We've seen upwards of 50% off in some cases, so it's best to take advantage of these if you're currently not signed up.įor current subscribers – or those looking to renew their membership – is to use one of the few discounted gift cards available at some stores. Sony will often share exclusive offers for new subscribers, so look out for these on the PSN Store or in your inbox. As with most things, new members tend to get the best deals on PlayStation Plus.
