For PlayStation Plus price increases in the US, the latest recorded price for Essential (annual) is $79.99, reported on May 20, 2026. Our first record for this plan is $59.99, reported on June 13, 2022, and one later record shows a higher price than the record before it.
PlayStation Plus price history in the US
The latest recorded price for PlayStation Plus Essential (annual) is $79.99, reported on May 20, 2026. Our first record for this plan is $59.99, reported on June 13, 2022; one later record shows a higher price than the record before it. Between the first and the latest record the difference is $20.00 (33.3%). Our records show $59.99, reported on June 13, 2022, and $79.99, recorded on September 6, 2023: a difference of +$20.00.
Essential (annual)
| Date | Price | Date type |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2022 | $59.99 | reported · press report |
| September 6, 2023 | $79.99 | recorded |
| May 20, 2026 | $79.99 | reported · press report |
In the tables, “recorded” is the date of our record and “reported” is the date a press report gave. For current prices and terms, see PlayStation Plus’s own pricing pages.
What the records show
Our price records for PlayStation Plus in the US cover one plan, Essential (annual). The two most recent records show the same price for that plan: $79.99, recorded on September 6, 2023, and $79.99, reported on May 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much higher is PlayStation Plus Essential (annual) in our records?
Between $59.99, reported on June 13, 2022, and $79.99, reported on May 20, 2026, the difference for Essential (annual) is $20.00 (33.3%).
How many increases do the records show for Essential (annual)?
One later record shows a higher price than the record before it: $79.99, recorded on September 6, 2023, compared with $59.99, reported on June 13, 2022.
What is the latest recorded price for PlayStation Plus Essential (annual)?
The latest recorded price for Essential (annual) is $79.99, reported on May 20, 2026. For current prices and terms, see PlayStation Plus's own pricing pages.