• News

  • TV & Film

  • PlayStation

  • Xbox

  • Nintendo

  • PC

  • Reviews

  • News

  • TV & Film

  • PlayStation

  • Xbox

  • Nintendo

  • PC

  • Reviews

  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Threads
Submit Your Content
PlayStation subscribers outraged by 80 percent price hike

Home> News> Platform> Playstation

Published 10:01 11 Apr 2024 GMT+1

PlayStation subscribers outraged by 80 percent price hike

PlayStation users have been left outraged after Sony informed them of an 80 percent subscription price hike for EA Play.

Kate Harrold

Kate Harrold

It’s no secret that gaming can be a very expensive hobby. With consoles, subscriptions, accessories, and game releases to keep up with, it can be difficult to balance your gaming budget.

With that in mind, it’s never ideal when we’re met with news of a price rise. Just last year, PlayStation Plus users felt that sting when subscription costs went soaring.

It’s a shame then that some PlayStation users have once again been greeted by an unfortunate price hike.

Advert

PlayStation has begun informing EA Play subscribers that the service’s subscription cost is set to rise by a whopping 80%, taking it from £19.99 a year in the UK to £35.99.

This was first brought to light by Reddit user ssa17k over on the r/PlayStation subreddit but as I’m sure you’re aware, EA Play is available across multiple platforms so this rise will also affect Xbox and PC users.

Dave The Diver is heading to PlayStation Plus on 16 April. Take a look at the game in action below.

EA has confirmed that the standard tier will rise from $4.99 / £3.99 to $5.99 / £5.99, while the annual fee will rise from $29.99 / £19.99 to $39.99 / £35.99.

Advert

Pro subscriptions are going up as well. These are increasing from $14.99 / £14.99 to $16.99 / £16.99, or $99.99 / £89.99 to $119.99 / £109.99 with an annual membership.

Many blasted the move, especially given the tough economic climate many of us find ourselves in.

“I knew this was coming but the audacity to almost double it is hilarious,” wrote ShouldersofGiants127, while I-Am_LordeYAYAYA added, “Absolutely disgraceful. I thought I may have missed some previous price rises for it to be £35.99. Rubbish subscription already, but definitely will be cancelling now.”

“Save your money buy the games when they are on sale/what they are worth,” recommended CatManDrake, something I’m imagining far more users will now do.

Advert

The increased prices are believed to come into effect upon a user’s next renewal date if they’re an existing subscriber.

New subscribers will face these fees immediately.

Featured Image Credit: Sony

Topics: PlayStation, Xbox, PC, EA

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

13 mins ago
an hour ago
2 hours ago
  • 13 mins ago

    MCU fans hyped as massive Avengers: Doomsday leak confirms new roster of heroes

    Big conflict ahead for the team

    News
  • an hour ago

    Star Wars confirmed real reason behind The Acolyte cancellation, and we all missed it

    Not for why you think

    News
  • an hour ago

    Star Wars quietly confirmed Yoda’s canon origin, and we all missed it

    Speculation, it is

    News
  • 2 hours ago

    Skyrim fans baffled after finding huge gold hoard we’ve never seen before

    Loot, precious loot!

    News
  • Xbox gamers slam ‘ridiculous’ price hike
  • PlayStation Plus subscribers furious over unexpected price hike
  • Xbox Game Pass price hike seemingly leaked early
  • PlayStation surprise 2026 hardware has fans concerned over price