The PlayStation Now price has dropped effective today. Although Sony has had one of the longest-running successful game streaming services, they've maintained their price point for several years. Now, the people behind the PlayStation 4 have made it an even better deal and brought it in line with competing services. Moreover, Grand Theft Auto V and three other AAA games have joined the service for a limited time.
Here is the new PlayStation Now price for each region as noted on the PlayStation Blog:
- US: $9.99 – monthly / $24.99 – quarterly / $59.99 – yearly (from $19.99/ $44.99/ $99.99)
- CAN: $12.99 – monthly / $34.99 – quarterly / $79.99 – yearly (from $19.99/ $44.99/ $99.99)
- EU: €9.99 – monthly / €24.99 – quarterly / €59.99 – yearly (from €14.99/ (N/A)/ €99.99)
- UK: £8.99 – monthly / £22.99 – quarterly / £49.99 – yearly (from £12.99 / (N/A) / £84.99)
- JP: ¥1,180 – monthly / ¥2,980 – quarterly / ¥6,980 yearly (from ¥2,500 / ¥5,900/ (N/A))
This price point brings it in line with Xbox Game Pass, which is currently priced at $4.99–$14.99 a month depending on which tier of the service you get from Microsoft. (It should be noted that PlayStation Now also includes the capability to play a limited library of games on PC.)
PlayStation Now Price Drop Enhanced By Addition of GTA V
Aside from the lower price, four "marquee" titles are also joining the service for the next three months. Here are the new games now available on PlayStation Now:
God of War
Years after his victory over the Greek gods, Kratos and his son Atreus have moved to Norway to live a new life. Our big angry boi must now confront a new set of mythological figures as he sets out with his son on a quest to honor his second late wife.
Grand Theft Auto V
The newest adventure in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, it features three protagonists who you can freely switch between on most missions as you explore Los Santos and the surrounding area. This also includes access to Grand Theft Auto Online. (Do note that GTA Online and Rockstar Social Club are only available in the downloaded version of the game.)
inFAMOUS Second Son
Our Review
Taking place seven years after InFAMOUS 2, you take on the role of Delsin Rowe. Delsin has the ability to absorb the powers of other Conduits, bringing a whole new dimension of gameplay to the franchise.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Our Impressions
Nathan Drake has retired and he misses his old life terribly. He encounters a long-lost member of his family and they head out on a new adventure in search of fantastic treasure!
The PlayStation Now price drop and these four new games make it a better deal than ever! If you aren't signed up for this service, you can get on board at its official website.
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