The news about the increase in subscription prices for PlayStation Plus generated a wave of mixed reactions among users, especially after confirmation that the increase will begin from September 6th.
The change will impact the PS Plus Essential, Extra and Deluxe plans, with an increase of more than 30% in prices in the United States.
PS Plus users cancel subscription after price increase
In the United States, a post on Reddit detailing how to unsubscribe from PlayStation It quickly gained prominence, accumulating more than 2,000 positive votes and around 400 comments.
Most of these comments express users’ dissatisfaction with the price increase and the intention to cancel their subscription due to the price change.
While price increases are common across many industries, including streaming services and video subscriptions, gamesthis decision by PlayStation appears to have significantly upset its user base in the United States.
Impact on Brazil: new PS Plus prices
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But, after all, how does this change affect Brazilian players? PS Plus prices in Brazil have also undergone a considerable adjustment. See the new values below.
- PS Plus Essential: from R$199.90 to R$278.90;
- PS Plus Extra: from R$339.90 to R$475.90;
- PS Plus Deluxe: from R$389.90 to R$538.90.
The price increase in Brazil follows the same trend observed in U.S. Brazilian gamers are also evaluating how this increase will affect their budget and decisions related to their PS Plus subscription.
Assessing cost-benefit
The more than 30% increase in PS Plus prices raises questions about the cost-effectiveness of the subscription, especially at a time when subscription gaming services are becoming increasingly popular.
Gamers are evaluating whether the benefits offered by PS Plus, such as free monthly games and access to online multiplayer, still justify the new price.
