What is PlayStation Plus used for?

PlayStation Plus is Sony's subscription for PlayStation consoles, covering online multiplayer, monthly games and access to a catalog of titles. It is a good fit for PlayStation owners playing multiplayer online and players trying catalog games before buying.

How much does PlayStation Plus cost?

PlayStation Plus is a paid product with no free plan.

Is PlayStation Plus open source?

No. PlayStation Plus is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Games & Emulation category, open-source options include DuckStation, Sunshine and Proton.

What are some alternatives to PlayStation Plus?

PlayStation Plus competes with Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online.

PlayStation Plus: features, pricing and alternatives

About PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus is a subscription service from Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation players. It combines online play, a set of games offered each month and access to a catalog of titles that members can download and play while subscribed.

It is a hosted commercial subscription tied to a PlayStation account, and the vendor's site uses a country selector to show regional plans and pricing. It suits PlayStation owners who play online or want a library of games without buying each one.

Key features

Online multiplayer access
Monthly games for members
Catalog of downloadable games
Regional plans through a PlayStation account

Good fit for

→PlayStation owners playing multiplayer online
→Players trying catalog games before buying

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PlayStation Plus: questions and answers

What is PlayStation Plus used for?: PlayStation Plus is Sony's subscription for PlayStation consoles, covering online multiplayer, monthly games and access to a catalog of titles. It is a good fit for PlayStation owners playing multiplayer online and players trying catalog games before buying.
How much does PlayStation Plus cost?: PlayStation Plus is a paid product with no free plan.
Is PlayStation Plus open source?: No. PlayStation Plus is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Games & Emulation category, open-source options include DuckStation, Sunshine and Proton.
What are some alternatives to PlayStation Plus?: PlayStation Plus competes with Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online.