Canadian gamers, brace yourselves — PlayStation Plus subscription prices have just received a major overhaul. As part of Sony’s ongoing restructuring of its digital services, Canada is now the latest country to see a sharp rise in membership fees, with annual prices jumping by up to 22.6%.
📢 What Are the New Prices?
According to the official Canadian PlayStation site, the updated annual pricing is now:
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Essential: $109.99 CAD (was $94.99)
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Extra: $189.99 CAD (was $154.99)
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Premium: $249.99 CAD (was $214.99)
💸 How Much More Is That?
Here’s the breakdown of the increases:
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Essential: +$15 (≈15.8% increase)
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Extra: +$35 (≈22.6% increase)
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Premium: +$35 (≈16.3% increase)
The Extra tier sees the largest percentage jump, which may push some gamers to rethink their current subscription.
🧾 Monthly and Quarterly Plans? Even Worse
While users can still opt for monthly or quarterly payments, these come with a steep penalty — reportedly adding up to $75 extra per year compared to annual pricing, especially for Premium tier subscribers.
📆 A Pattern of Increases
This isn’t the first time Canadian gamers have faced this issue. In 2023, Sony raised prices across the board by as much as 33%, with the Essential tier jumping $20 in a single move. The new 2024 pricing continues that trend of rising costs with no major added features to justify it.
💬 Is It Still Worth It?
With rising costs and increasing competition from services like Xbox Game Pass, many users are questioning whether PlayStation Plus still offers good value — especially when some of the included monthly games have been hit-or-miss.
Pros:
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Access to a rotating catalog of PS4/PS5 games
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Online multiplayer and exclusive discounts
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Cloud storage and game trials (Premium only)
Cons:
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Significant price hikes with minimal added value
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Monthly/quarterly plans now heavily penalized
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Better value may be found in competing services
🧠 Final Thoughts
As subscription services continue to dominate the gaming landscape, companies like Sony are testing the limits of what consumers are willing to pay. With this latest PlayStation Plus price increase in Canada, it’s clear that the cost of gaming convenience is rising fast — and not everyone is on board.
Are you sticking with PlayStation Plus or making the switch to something else?