How does PlayStation Network work?

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.

Is a PlayStation Network account free?

You need an account to use PlayStation Network services. 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.

How much does it cost to use PlayStation Network?

You can pay for your PS Plus Essential subscription monthly, quarterly or annually. PS Plus Essential is priced at $9.99/£6.99 /monthly, $24.99/£19.99 quarterly (three months), or $59.99/£49.99 yearly. Get PS Plus Essential now.

Do you pay monthly for PlayStation Network?

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PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 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.

What does PlayStation Network give you?

PlayStation Plus Premium members can choose to stream any PS4 game from the Games Catalog and any game from the Classics Catalog on PS4 and PS5 consoles. PS4 games from the Games Catalog and the entire Classics Catalog can be streamed on PC.

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Why do you need a PlayStation subscription?

If you're looking to play online multiplayer games, then a PlayStation Plus subscription is pretty much your only option. Some games are free to play online even if you don't have PS Plus, but if you're looking to play the most popular top-tier titles, then you are going to need a Plus subscription to do it.

Why is PlayStation charging me 9.99 a month?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $9.99 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.

What happens if you don't pay the PlayStation Network?

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 ...

Is PlayStation Plus the same as PlayStation Network?

PlayStation Network's services are dedicated to an online marketplace (PlayStation Store), a premium subscription service for enhanced gaming and social features (PlayStation Plus), music streaming (PlayStation Music, based on Spotify) and formerly a cloud gaming service (PlayStation Now; folded into PlayStation Plus ...

How do I set up PlayStation Network?

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What age do you have to be for a PlayStation account?

PlayStation doesn't allow children under 18 years old to have an uncontrolled account on their network. However, you can create a sub-account for your child, which is linked to your account.

Do you get your money back if you cancel a PlayStation subscription?

You can cancel your purchase of a subscription service and request a refund within 14 days from the initial transaction date, even after you start using the subscription. The refund may be reduced pro-rata to reflect the use you have had of the service.

What is the 24.99 charge from PlayStation?

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of $24.99 charged automatically every three months. 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.

How does PlayStation monthly work?

Each month, two or three PS4/PS5 games are made available to download and play at no extra cost. They are yours to keep as long as you remain a PS Plus member. You can see the latest free games here.

Does a PlayStation raise electric bill?

A PS4 uses between 165 watts and 310 watts (max), costing 2 – 5 cents per hour in electricity, on average in the US. Including the most common TV power consumption and a PlayStation Plus monthly subscription, the estimated monthly costs for the average US gamer using a PS4 is $10.87 to $11.05.

Why is PlayStation online not free?

Shuhei Yoshida says due to "large investment of resources" for online play, keeping service free would have been "absurd." Sony has explained why a PlayStation Plus subscription will be required to play PlayStation 4 titles online.

Can I play online without PlayStation Plus?

If you are logged in under another non-PS+ account, you will not be able to play the same games that you can play on your primary PS+ account. Even if that is the primary account for the PS4. You may be able to play any online games that don't require a plus account on your non account but that's it.

What is the best PlayStation membership to buy?

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.

Which PlayStation Plus is worth it?

The PlayStation Plus Premium membership is the most comprehensive of the three options, offering access to all the features of PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra, as well as some additional perks. The Premium membership adds hundreds of additional games to the classic catalog, including PS3, PS2 and, PS1 games.

What are the different PlayStation subscriptions?

PlayStation Plus is now split into three separate tiers: Essential, Extra and Premium. Functionality and price differ considerably among the three. If you plan to upgrade your PS Plus subscription, read on to find out which tier will best suit your needs.

Does PlayStation Plus renew automatically?

PlayStation®Plus is an ongoing subscription with a recurring subscription fee. To manage your subscription, go to (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Account Information] > [Subscriptions], and then select [Cancel Subscription].