PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK
PlayStation Plus will increase its monthly subscription price by £1 in the UK, effective May 20. The price hike applies to new subscribers and those whose subscriptions lapse, but not to current subscribers in most regions. This change follows a previous increase in the price of the PlayStation 5 console due to market conditions.
- ▪The monthly subscription will rise to £7.99, while the three-month subscription will increase to £21.99.
- ▪The price increases do not affect current subscribers unless their subscription changes or lapses.
- ▪PlayStation's rival Nintendo also announced a price hike for its Switch 2 console.
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PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UKJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleiStock Editorial / Getty Images PlusSony increased the price of the PlayStation 5 console last monthPlayStation Plus subscribers will be hit with price rises in some regions, the gaming company has said, citing "market conditions".A basic monthly subscription to the gaming service will rise by £1, $1 (75p), and €1 (87p) to £7.99, $10.99, and €9.99 respectively. Meanwhile, a basic three-month subscription will go up by £3, $3, and €3 to £21.99, $27.99, and €27.99 respectively.PlayStation did not specify where the rises would apply, but said they do not apply to current subscribers, except in Turkey or India, unless the existing subscription changes or lapses.The rises will take effect on…
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