PlayStation's New Tiered Subscription Service Available in the US

PlayStation's New Tiered Subscription Service Available in the US

PlayStation's New Tiered , Subscription Service , Available in the US.

On June 13, Sony's new PlayStation Plus subscription service launched in North and South America.

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On June 13, Sony's new PlayStation Plus subscription service launched in North and South America.

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Gamespot reports that the release ushers in what Sony has referred to as a "new era" for the membership service.

Users now have the choice of signing up for PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium.

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Users now have the choice of signing up for PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium.

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Each different tier carries its own benefit for users.

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Higher tier members get access to classic games like "Tekken 2" and "Syphon Filter," which dip into PlayStation's extensive back-catalog of games.

Higher tier members get access to classic games like "Tekken 2" and "Syphon Filter," which dip into PlayStation's extensive back-catalog of games.

Current PlayStation Now members will automatically have their subscription transitioned to the Premium tier for no extra charge.

According to Playstation's Jim Ryan, the launch represents a, "massive evolution of our game subscription service offering.".

The high caliber of content is what sets PlayStation Plus apart, and the service will continue to grow with new monthly game offerings that include some of the most celebrated titles on PlayStation platforms, Jim Ryan, PlayStation President & CEO, via Gamespot.

The high caliber of content is what sets PlayStation Plus apart, and the service will continue to grow with new monthly game offerings that include some of the most celebrated titles on PlayStation platforms, Jim Ryan, PlayStation President & CEO, via Gamespot.

We are truly grateful for the passionate support of our PlayStation community over the years, Jim Ryan, PlayStation President & CEO, via Gamespot.

Gamespot compares the new Playstation service to Xbox's Game Pass, which adds and removes titles from the online catalog regularly.

Gamespot compares the new Playstation service to Xbox's Game Pass, which adds and removes titles from the online catalog regularly.

The new tiered subscription service already launched in Japan and other Asian markets.