Now it’s more expensive than ever, is PlayStation Plus still worth it?

In case you missed it, PlayStation Plus is getting a price increase. This comes at a time when everyone - all across the world - is being a bit more careful with how they spend their money. Everything is getting more expensive across the board - but with this bump in cost, is Sony's service still worth it?The price increase is impacting every tier of the subscription service, which has been a reliable source of free monthly games and various game catalogues for PlayStation owners. Let's work from the top down. The PS Plus Premium tier provides the full package of free monthly games, several catalogues, and the ability to stream PS3 games to the console. It is, for all intents and purposes, the comprehensive above board way to experience PlayStation games.For $159.99 / £119.99 / €151.99 annually, it's an incredibly steep package. It is, however, cheaper than going back and buying a used PS2, PS3, and PS4 if you're playing on a shiny and relatively new PS5. If you're able to emulate the classics either on your PC or a fancy retro emulator, a lot of the value goes out the window. Considering that the vast majority of these older titles are sold out in the world for literally pennies, what's left is limited demos of new games and streaming. For diehard fans, it's a fine package, but even then a lofty proposal to an adult with numerous ongoing costs. Read more