Play Playstation 4 online - play PS4 for free?

With the PlayStation 4 some innovations have come, also the free online gaming seems almost over. We clarify it.

PlayStation 4: free online gaming still possible?

At the time of the PS3, gamers could also play all games online without paying extra. However, since the PS4, Sony has been moving closer to Microsoft's Xbox system and has made the PlayStation Network (PSN) largely fee-based.

• So that you can play all your games online as usual, a PS Plus subscription is now necessary. This costs around 50 euros per year and gives you online access to the games.
• Only games that are already available for free can be played without the PS Plus subscription. However, these currently only include a few games, such as "Planetside 2".
• Conclusion: To finance the comparatively cheap console, Sony has to break new ground. This seems to be a reason why you now need a subscription to play online. With around 4 euros per month, this scares almost no gamers.

Read this practical tip to find out whether you can also play your PS3 games on your PS4.