PlayStation Plus offers: Best deals on PS Plus

Having first launched in 2010, the subscription service's benefits have changed over the years. In 2022, PS Plus underwent its biggest transformation to date: now, the service has been split into three tiers: Essential (£6.99), Extra (£10.99 per month), and Premium (£13.49 per month).

Classic Catalogue, game trials and Cloud streaming are now all locked behind PS Plus's most expensive tier, Premium – but fortunately there are ways to bag all levels of the subscription for less.

Here's everything you need to know on how to grab a discounted PlayStation Plus subscription.

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The cheapest PlayStation Plus deals at a glance:

• 24-month free PlayStation Plus Extra subscription with EE
• Buy in bulk on the PlayStation store
• Essential 12-Month Membership at CDKeys | £50.99 £48.79 (save £2.20 or 4%)
• Extra 12-Month Membership at CDKeys | £83.99 £74.99 (save £9 or 10%)
• Essential 12-Month Membership at ShopTo | £50 £42.50 (save £7.50 or 15%)
• Extra 12-Month Membership at ShopTo | £84 £74.99 (save £9.01 or 11%)
• Premium 12-Month Membership at ShopTo | £100 £87.85 (save £12.15 or 12%)
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24-month free PlayStation Plus Extra subscription with EE

What's the deal: EE has introduced a fantastic new gaming bundle for existing EE customers which features the PlayStation Portal — which comes with a 24-month PlayStation Plus Extra subscription — an EE Video and EE Gamer's Data Pass.

Why we chose it: Existing EE mobile customers can add this bundle to their plan for just £10 upfront then £18 per month for 24 months, which takes the total to £442, a huge £488 discount from the original RRP of £930.

Get the PlayStation Portal bundle for £18 per month at EE

Buy in bulk on the PlayStation Store

What's the deal: Get a discount on your membership by opting for a three month or 12 month subscription over a one month subscription. Like many subscription services, such as Disney Plus and NOW TV, choosing a longer membership will cost you more initially, but save you money in the long run. We've broken down the plans and the savings for you:

• Essential: £10 per month or £20 for three months or £50 for 12 months

Why we chose it: If you're going to be using PlayStation Plus for the foreseeable, this deal directly from the PlayStation Store is a total no-brainer.

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Save on subscriptions using gift cards

What's the deal: The fact of the matter is, the best way to bag money off of your new shiny PlayStation Plus subscription is to search through the sales for discounted gift cards. Fortunately, we've done all the hard work for you, and here are the best savings to be found at CDKeys and ShopTo:

• Essential 12-Month Membership at CDKeys | £50.99 £48.79 (save £2.20 or 4%)
• Extra 12-Month Membership at CDKeys | £83.99 £74.99 (save £9.01 or 11%)
• Essential 12-Month Membership at ShopTo | £50 £42.50 (save £7.50 or 15%)
• Premium 12-Month Membership at ShopTo | £100 £87.85 (save £12.15 or 12%)

Why we chose it: You don't have to wait until your birthday or Christmas to receive one of these gift cards; the PlayStation Plus subscription gift cards work exactly the same as if you were to buy a subscription outright.

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Buy a PlayStation Plus gift card at Amazon

What's the deal: Buy a one month or three month, and Essential, Extra or Premium membership to PlayStation Plus.

Why we chose it: Not only can these gift cards be used for PlayStation Plus, but you can also redeem them against anything else on the PlayStation Store, such as games and add-ons.

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What is PlayStation Plus?

Simply put, PlayStation Plus is your ticket to a range of benefits on your Sony console. The subscription service grants the user access to games, exclusive discounts, cloud storage, exclusive content, online multiplayer mode, and more.

The benefits you have access to will depend on the PlayStation Plus membership tier you select.

It's also worth bearing in mind that a PlayStation Plus subscription is the only way users are able to access online multiplayer mode.

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How much is PlayStation Plus?

The price of your PlayStation Plus subscription will differ depending on the membership tier you choose.

The Essential membership costs £6.99 a month, or £59.99 a year, and gives you access to all the core PS Plus benefits, such as playing in multiplayer games, adding new games each month, being eligible for exclusive discounts and more.

PlayStation Plus Extra is at a slightly higher price point of £10.99 a month, or £99.99 a year, and gives you all the benefits of the Essential membership, plus access to the game catalogue which features hundreds of new games and is regularly added to.

Finally, PlayStation Plus Premium is the most expensive membership at £13.49 a month, or £119.99 a year. This subscription allows you to access exclusive benefits, including game trials, cloud streaming, and the Classics Catalogue.

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