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Value-Focused Gaming Services

Sony Unveiled Two New Tiers of 'PlayStation Plus' for Subscribers

— March 30, 2022 — Pop Culture
Sony has revamped its 'PlayStation Plus' subscription service on the 'PlayStation 4' and 'PlayStation 5' systems. The company's new subscription model offers users three separate subscription tiers to choose from. The first tier is the standard 'PlayStation Plus Essential' tier. This costs $9.99 monthly and offers access to online multiplayer, cloud storage, two monthly games, and exclusive discounts. This is the pre-existing PlayStation Plus tier and is not being changed.

The two additional tiers are 'PlayStation Plus Extra' and 'PlayStation Plus Premium.' The Extra tier provides all of the same benefits of the Essential tier, but with the addition of up to 400 PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games for users to stream on-demand. The Premium tier offers all of the benefits of the two tiers below it, but with the addition of over 340 streamable retro games from 'PlayStation 2,' 'PlayStation 1,' and 'PlayStation Portable' consoles. The Extra tier costs $14.99 monthly while the Premium tier costs $17.99 monthly.

Image Credit: Sony
Trend Themes
1. Tiered Gaming Subscriptions - The introduction of multiple subscription tiers provides an opportunity for other gaming companies to adopt a similar model.
2. Retro Gaming Revival - The inclusion of retro games in the new subscription tiers suggests a renewed interest in classic gaming, presenting an opportunity for companies to develop and market retro gaming experiences.
3. On-demand Game Streaming - The Extra tier's on-demand game streaming feature highlights the growing popularity of streaming services and presents an opportunity for gaming companies to explore this market further.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Gaming companies can adopt and expand on Sony's subscription tier model, as well as create new and innovative retro gaming experiences.
2. Streaming Services - The inclusion of streaming services in gaming subscription models indicates a growing market for on-demand entertainment, presenting opportunities for companies to offer similar services in other industries.
3. Entertainment - The popularity of gaming and streaming services highlights the potential for other industries, such as film and music, to incorporate subscription models and on-demand services into their offerings.
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