
In this comparison, we’re breaking things down into tiers.

So let’s look at the different options and tiers, and how they compare. Many industry watchers (ourselves included) are seeing this as a fresh attempt to counteract Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, and it’s certainly true that Sony are consolidating their services in a way that should be easier and more attractive for end users.

From the basic Essentials tier, up to the Premium tier with game streaming and an expanded library of games from the PS1, PS2 and PSP, there’s still plenty of flexibility to get what you want and how. Sony has announced a complete overhaul for PlayStation Plus, combining the old PS Plus with their game subscription service PS Now into a single product, starting in June 2022.
