New PS Plus Prices Vs. Game Pass: Which Service Is The Best Deal

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Sony has revealed new plans for PlayStation Plus, and it may finally become a rival to Microsoft's popular Xbox Game Pass service. PS+ has been around since 2010, becoming required for online multiplayer games with the release of the PlayStation 4, but will undergo a major transformation in June 2022. Game Pass has been widely celebrated by gamers because of its impressive catalog of games, available on both console and PC. Sony's revamped PS+ is bringing exciting additions, including its own selection of included games, but is it good enough to truly rival Game Pass?

As it stands, PlayStation Plus' direct Microsoft counterpart is Xbox Live Gold. Both offer access to online multiplayer, and give subscribers free games every month, in addition to some other features. For the most part, the PS+ offerings have been more impressive than Xbox Live Gold's, with some notable exceptions like February's disappointing PlayStation Plus games. Despite its name, however, Xbox Live Gold is not the golden child of Microsoft's gaming ecosystem, since Game Pass has been considered one of the best deals in gaming for the better part of the last four years.

Related: Every Game Coming To Xbox Game Pass In March 2022

Xbox Game Pass launched in 2017 and has gradually grown into a powerhouse, becoming available not only on Xbox consoles, but PC as well. Initially conceived as being something of a cloud-based games rental application, Game Pass eventually grew into the subscription service it is today, becoming a major part of Xbox's business model. Even without a direct Game Pass competitor, Sony has managed impressive console sales for both the PS4 and PS5, but PlayStation Plus' new subscription tiers will likely entice even more players.

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