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PlayStation Plus Price History & How to Cancel

US prices have held since the big September 2023 hike, Essential $79.99, Extra $134.99, Premium $159.99 per year.

How much does PlayStation Plus cost?

PlanCurrent price
Essential (annual)$79.99/yr
Extra (annual)$134.99/yr
Premium (annual)$159.99/yr

US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed July 10, 2026.

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PlayStation Plus price history

  1. September 2023

    Major US hike on annual plans: Essential $59.99 → $79.99, Extra $99.99 → $134.99, Premium $119.99 → $159.99.

How to cancel PlayStation Plus

  1. 1On the web: sign in at playstation.com → Account Settings → Subscriptions.
  2. 2Select PlayStation Plus → Turn Off Auto-Renew.
  3. 3On PS5: Settings → Users and Accounts → Payment and Subscriptions → Subscriptions → PlayStation Plus → Turn Off Auto-Renew.
  4. 4Membership continues until the paid term expires.
Open the official account or cancellation page

What to know before you cancel

Monthly Essential exists ($9.99) but the annual plan is 33% cheaper, and discounts on 12-month codes appear every Black Friday, Days of Play, and holiday sale; stack them before auto-renewal hits. Games from the Extra/Premium catalog vanish when membership lapses, but your monthly Essential games stay claimable forever once added. Sony bills auto-renewal at full list price, never the promo price you originally paid.

Free trial policy

Occasional 7-day trials for new members via console offers.

Frequently asked questions

How much is PlayStation Plus?

Current US list prices for PlayStation Plus are Essential (annual): $79.99/yr · Extra (annual): $134.99/yr · Premium (annual): $159.99/yr. Taxes, promotions, bundles, and third-party billing can change the final price.

How do I cancel PlayStation Plus?

Start here: On the web: sign in at playstation.com → Account Settings → Subscriptions. Complete the remaining confirmation steps before leaving the account page, and save the cancellation email or screenshot.

Do I keep my PS Plus monthly games after cancelling?

Games you claimed through Essential's monthly drops stay tied to your account and become playable again if you ever resubscribe. Extra/Premium catalog games disappear immediately when your membership ends.

What's the cheapest way to keep PlayStation Plus?

Turn off auto-renew and buy discounted 12-month codes during sales (Black Friday and Sony's Days of Play reliably cut 25–35%). Redeem codes before your current term ends and they stack on top.

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