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PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK
Key takeaways
- A basic monthly subscription to the gaming service will rise by £1, $1 (75p), and €1 (87p) to £7.99, $10.99, and €9.99 respectively.
- PlayStation did not specify where the rises would apply, but said they do not apply to current subscribers, except in Turkey or India, unless the existing subscription changes or lapses.
- The rises will take effect on Wednesday 20 May and come just a few months after the company increased the price of a PlayStation 5.
Emer Moreau Business reporteri Stock Editorial / Getty Images Plus Sony increased the price of the Play Station 5 console last month Play Station Plus subscribers will be hit with price rises in some regions, the gaming company has said, citing "market conditions".
A basic monthly subscription to the gaming service will rise by £1, $1 (75p), and €1 (87p) to £7.99, $10.99, and €9.99 respectively. Meanwhile, a basic three-month subscription will go up by £3, $3, and €3 to £21.99, $27.99, and €27.99 respectively.
PlayStation did not specify where the rises would apply, but said they do not apply to current subscribers, except in Turkey or India, unless the existing subscription changes or lapses.
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