One of console gaming’s very first services has remained affordable throughout its lifetime. Platform(s): Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox Series X | S Pros: reliable connection and some decent deals on the store.Ĭons: free game quality has been dropping drastically. You can also subscribe to the Premium and Extra tiers to unlock access to classic retro games and even stream PS3 games with these new tiers being the replacement for PS Now, though they are quite expensive. With the launch of the PS5, though, Sony did unveil the PlayStation Plus Collection, a pretty robust compendium of the PS4’s biggest hits. Couple that with needing to pay to play online - a silly idea to PC gamers - and you have yourself some pause for thought before signing up for a monthly plan.

Sadly, the Vita and PS3 are no longer a part of the service Sony have given extra save storage in the cloud to try and make up for it. It used to be pretty underwhelming until Sony really ratcheted up their game with massive hitters like Bloodborne and The Phantom Pain two games which already pay for the entry fee.

PlayStation Plus is a prerequisite to play most PS4 games online, but you tend to get your money back with its selection of free monthly games. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion PackĬons: Vita and PS3 support being dropped.

Xbox game pass subscription options