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How does a PSN work?

Both free and paid subscriptions exist. Subscribers to PSN provide their preferred email address and pick a unique online identifier. Logging into the network as a subscriber allows a person to join multiplayer games and track their statistics. PSN includes a PlayStation Store that sells online games and videos.
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How much does it cost to have a PSN account?

It's free to create an account and you do not need to provide any payment details. This is required for security measures. Make sure to enter your date of birth correctly.
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What do you need for a PSN account?

How to create an adult account for PSN
  1. Date of birth. This is required for security measures. ...
  2. Country or region. Make sure you select your country or region correctly. ...
  3. Preferred language. ...
  4. Sign-in ID (email address) ...
  5. Password. ...
  6. Name. ...
  7. Address.
  8. Age verification.
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How do I use PSN on PS4?

Sign in to PlayStation Network

Go to Settings > Account Management > Sign in. Enter your sign-in ID (Email Address) and password > Confirm.
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What are the benefits of PSN?

Hundreds of games to download and play, PlayStation classics, game trials and more.
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PlayStation Plus Premium also includes:
  • Game Catalog.
  • Ubisoft+ Classics.
  • Monthly Games.
  • Online Multiplayer.
  • Exclusive Discounts.
  • Share Play.
  • Game Help*
  • Cloud Storage.
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Explaining Sony's Three New PlayStation Plus Packages

How much does PSN cost a year?

PS Plus Premium

A PlayStation Plus Premium membership is the highest tier available, and clocks in at either $18 per month, $50 for three months or $120 for a full year. In addition to all the benefits of both an Essential and Extra subscription, it gives you access to a massive library of more than 700 games.
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Why do I need a PSN card?

You can use this digital gift card to top up your PlayStation wallet, with which you can buy PS4 or PS5 games, PlayStation Plus memberships, and in-game credit.
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Does PSN cost money on PS4?

Yes, PSN is free. If you want to use any of your PlayStation's online functionality, whether that's buying games in the store or earning trophies as you play, you need to sign up to PSN. Signing up to PSN also gives you your PSN ID, which acts as your username.
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Can I play without PSN?

Only free-to-play games can be played online without PlayStation Plus. Thankfully, plenty of the most popular games today, like Genshin Impact, Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone, the aforementioned Fortnite, and more, are all free-to-play.
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How do I use a PSN account?

How to sign in to PlayStation Network on your PlayStation
  1. Navigate to Settings. Go to "Settings" on your PS4. ...
  2. Select Account Management. Go to "Account Management." ...
  3. On the next page, select Sign In to PlayStation Network. ...
  4. Then enter your email address and password and select Confirm.
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How long does a $10 PSN card last?

A: No expiration date. The sony playstation gift card is solely for PS4 network via ps4 console.
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How much is PSN each month?

Game and Legal Info

PlayStation Plus Premium is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $17.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.
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Does PlayStation require a monthly fee?

Game and Legal Info

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details.
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Do you need a PSN account to play PS4 games?

*Certain PS4 games in Game Catalog may not be available to stream. You'll need: A PlayStation Network account with registered payment details. A DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller or other compatible controller.
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Can you buy games without PSN account?

If you're just looking to buy games from the PS Store and download them all you need is a PSN account, which is totally free, and a credit card or PSN card to purchase the games you want. What games can you play without PlayStation Plus?
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Do you have to buy PSN for every account?

Do I need another playstation plus activation for a second PS4 account? If you are using the same PS4 then no. As long as your PS4 has your PS+ account as the primary system the any other accounts on that PS4 get PS+ access through your primary account.
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When did PSN stop being free?

Sony launched an optional premium subscription service on top of the free PSN service in June 2010. Known as PlayStation Plus, the system provides access to exclusive content, complementary games, regular store discounts, and early access to forthcoming games.
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Do you have to pay to get your PSN account back?

You can regain access to your account by paying the balance that is due. Click the button below to get started with a web-form for assistance.
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What happens if you don't pay PSN?

If your subscription lapses (or a game is removed from the service), you won't be able to use any add-ons, virtual currency, or other similar consumables you've separately purchased for a PlayStation Plus game, unless and until you renew your PlayStation Plus subscription or purchase the same game from the PlayStation ...
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How long do PSN cards last?

Voucher Codes are valid for one time use only and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, damaged after purchase or otherwise used without your permission. 8.3. take the various actions set out in the PSN Terms of Service.
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Is 59.99 a charge for PlayStation?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $59.99 charged automatically every 12 months.
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How long does a 25 dollar PSN card last?

A: AnswerNo expiration date. The sony playstation gift card is solely for PS4 network via ps4 console.
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What's the difference between PS now and PS Plus?

PS-Plus is a subscription that let's you play multiplayer mode and you will have free games every month and some of them are cross-platform, PS-Now is a subscription that let's you play older games created by Sony for example God of War, is something like Netflix for games.
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How do I cancel my PSN subscription?

Go to Settings > Users and Accounts. Select Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions.
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How to cancel a PlayStation subscription online
  1. Sign in to Account Management.
  2. Select Subscription from the menu on the left of the screen.
  3. Select Cancel Subscription next to the subscription you would like to cancel.
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