PlayStation Plus Vs. Xbox Game Pass: Comparing Prices, Features, And Games

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As expected, Sony has finally and formally announced its new version of PlayStation Plus, which combines PS Plus and PS Now into a single offering with additional, more expensive tiers available for those seeking extra benefits.

Now that Sony has announced the key details around its updated version of PS Plus (though more specifics are expected to be announced later), we're comparing it to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass to see how the two popular membership programs in the console space match up. Sony hasn't officially positioned this as a Game Pass competitor, but the two services will invariably be compared as the main subscription offerings to pair with an Xbox or PlayStation console.

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The new version of PlayStation Plus includes three tiers, with the Essential category staying the same price as it has been ($10/month). The Extra and Premium categories carry higher monthly, quarterly, and yearly prices, and they bundle together additional services and features.

For Xbox Game Pass, there are three main offerings, including PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

People subscribe to services because of what content is available, and the real meat and potatoes of the matter comes down to what PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass offer. Starting with PS Plus, the Essential plan includes all the benefits of the existing PS Plus subscription, including free games each month, discounts on games and other content, cloud storage for saved games, and access to