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- The PS Plus price hike will affect several countries other than the first announcement: Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australia.
- New prices for PS Plus subscriptions in affected countries range from mandatory plans to deluxe plans.
- Existing subscribers will be affected on June 24th, with prices effective on April 16th rising to offset the global market situation.
Following yesterday’s report, Sony has confirmed that it has been added to the list, saying it is increasing its PlayStation Plus prices in 15 countries starting next week.
Like the 15 Latin American countries, countries that get price hikes will affect all classes and will be effective starting next week.
Multiple countries added to PS and price increases outside of the first announcement
Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia will gain price increases per Sony.
Price Rise in PlayStaton Plus Southeast Asia:
PlayStation Plus Essential
- One Month Subscription: SGD 10.90 | RM 35 | THB 270 | RP. 126,000
- 3 Month Subscription: SGD 28.90 | RM 95 | THB 720 | RP. 331,000
- 12 Month Subscription: SGD 88.90 | RM 285 | THB 2,200 | RP 1,010,000
PlayStation Plus Extra
- One Month Subscription: SGD 15.90 | RM 55 | THB 410 | RP. 189,000
- 3 Month Subscription: SGD 44.90 | RM 155 | THB 1,170 | RP. 536,000
- 12 Month Subscription: SGD 142.90 | RM 490 | THB 3,720 | RP 1,710,000
PlayStation Plus Deluxe
- One Month Subscription: SGD 18.90 | RM 65 | THB 480 | RP. 221,000
- 3 Month Subscription: SGD 53.90 | RM 185 | THB 1,380 | RP. 632,000
- 12 Month Subscription: SGD 169.90 | RM 575 | THB 4,350 | RP 1,990,000
South Korea, Australia and other countries are seeing prices rise.
Price rise in PlayStation Plus Korea:
The essential plan
- 10,800 won per month
- 28,400 won for 3 months
- 86,400 won for 12 months
Special plan
- 16,200 won per month
- 46,000 won for 3 months
- 145,800 won for 12 months
Deluxe Plan
- 19,000 won per month
- 54,000 won for 3 months
- 171,000 won for 12 months
Australia’s PlayStation Prices Rise
PlayStation Plus Essential:
- 1 month: $12.95 aud (previously $11.95 aud)
- 3 months: $35.95 aud (formerly 33.95 aud)
- 12 months: $102.95 aud (previously 95.95 aud)
PlayStation Plus Extra:
- 1 month: $20.95 aud (previously $18.95 aud)
- 3 months: $59.95 aud (formerly 54.95 aud)
- 12 months: $187.95 aud (previously 169.95 aud)
PlayStation Plus Deluxe:
- 1 month: $23.95 aud (previously $21.95 aud)
- 3 months: $70.95 aud (formerly 63.95 aud)
- 12 months: $214.95 aud (previously $196.95 aud)
In all countries, the price increase for the PS Plus will take effect on April 16th and will not affect existing subscribers until the next billing cycle after June 24th, 2025.
The explanation given by Sony is the same in Latin America. As the company states, the increase is taking place due to global market conditions. This price hike will allow Sony to “continue to keep high quality games and value-added profits.”
Given what has happened in over 20 countries, I expect more price increases to be announced soon. Does that affect North America? If so, I would not be shocked. That being said, the last price increase we saw in the US only occurred in October 2023. This means that another price will be raised within two years.
Hopefully, I’m wrong, but Sony appears to be planning on raising prices worldwide and is making an announcement by region.
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