In an unusual move, SCEA has announced that the cost of PlayStation Plus will be going up in North America, starting from 22nd September 2016. In the first major price increase for the service, the cost of PlayStation Plus will go up from $49.99 USD / $49.99 CAD for a 12-month subscription to $59.99 USD/ $69.99 CAD. Prices for 3-month and 1-month subscripts are also affected.
The price changes are as follows:
- 12 Months:
- $49.99 USD to $59.99 USD
- $49.99 CAD to $69.99 CAD
- 3 Months:
- £17.99 USD to $24.99 USD
- $17.99 CAD to $29.99 CAD
- 1 Month:
- $9.99 USD (unchanged)
- $9.99 CAD to $11.99 CAD
For the moment, the price increase is limited to North America as SCEE have not made a similar announcement. However, it’s only a matter of time before Europe also sees a price increase. If you’re in North America, now if the time to “stack” your membership before the price hike – you can add additional years to your membership for the current price.