What is PlayStation Plus?
PlayStation Plus is a membership service created by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It allows players to play games online with friends and other players around the world. The service also provides monthly free games that members can download and keep as long as their subscription is active. Members also receive exclusive discounts on games and other PlayStation products.
Essential Tier
The Essential tier is the basic membership level. It includes online multiplayer gaming, monthly free games, exclusive discounts, and cloud storage for game saves. This is the entry-level option for players who primarily want to play online with others.
Extra Tier
The Extra tier includes everything in Essential, plus access to a catalog of hundreds of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games. This catalog gives members the ability to download and play a rotating selection of games without paying full price for each one. It is a mid-level option for players who want access to more games.
Premium Tier
The Premium tier (also called Premium Plus in some regions) includes all Extra tier benefits plus additional features. These features include access to classic games from older PlayStation systems, game trials that let you try new games before buying them, and streaming of games to compatible devices. This is the highest tier option.
Key Differences Between Tiers
Essential is the cheapest option and covers online play and monthly free games. Extra adds a game library of hundreds of titles. Premium adds classic PlayStation games, game trials, and cloud streaming features. Each higher tier includes all benefits from lower tiers plus additional content.