PlayStation Plus Price History (12-Month, US)
The US price of a 12-month PlayStation Plus (Essential) subscription was $79.99 per year as of Oct 2026, according to dated official price changes. That is unchanged from a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($59.99), it is up 33.3%. In our data, which starts Jun 2010, the highest price was $79.99 (since Sep 6, 2023) and the lowest was $49.99 (Jun 29, 2010).
PlayStation Plus Price History since Jun 2010
PlayStation Plus 12-month (Essential), US. Monthly values, step series. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 0.4%.
PlayStation Plus price: every recorded change
| Effective | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2010 | $49.99 | PlayStation Blog 2010-06-29 | |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $59.99 | +20.0% | PlayStation Blog via GameSpot 2017-08 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | $79.99 | +33.3% | PlayStation Blog 2023-08-30 |
Price in January of each year
| Year | January price | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $49.99 | |
| 2012 | $49.99 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $59.99 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | $59.99 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $59.99 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $59.99 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $59.99 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $59.99 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $79.99 | +33.3% |
| 2025 | $79.99 | 0.0% |
| 2026 | $79.99 | 0.0% |
Source
blog.playstation.com
gamespot.com
blog.playstation.com
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ps_plus_annual)Notes and caveats
- 12-month PS Plus (base tier, renamed Essential in Jun 2022 with the same price and benefits). Price for new purchases from each effective date.
- Step series: each price applies from its change date until the next change. Monthly values hold the price in effect that month.
FAQ
How much is PlayStation Plus now?
The US price of a 12-month PlayStation Plus (Essential) subscription was $79.99 per year as of Oct 2026 (0.0% vs a year earlier). Source: Official announcements and press coverage (dated price changes).
How much was PlayStation Plus in 2018?
In January 2018 the US price of a 12-month PlayStation Plus (Essential) subscription was $59.99 per year. Since then it has changed +33.3%.
When was PlayStation Plus most expensive?
In our data (starting Jun 2010), the highest price was $79.99 (since Sep 6, 2023). The lowest was $49.99 (Jun 29, 2010).
When did the price of PlayStation Plus last change?
The most recent change in our data took effect Sep 6, 2023: from $59.99 to $79.99 (+33.3%). We have 2 recorded changes since Jun 29, 2010.
How often is this page updated?
We re-check this item on every weekly refresh and record each official change with its effective date.