Playstation Plus membership: these are the advantages

A Playstation Plus membership has several advantages. Membership is particularly worthwhile as the owner of a Playstation 4. Users of a PS 3 or PS Vita can also become members. We show you the benefits of membership in Sony's Playstation store.

The benefits of a Playstation Plus membership

With the PS3, players were able to use the multiplayer mode of their games for free. With the PS4, this mode cannot be played without a Playstation Plus membership. Sony justifies this with an improved online gameplay on the PS4.

• As a PS4 owner, subscription to Playstation Plus membership is recommended if you want to play your games online. Membership for 12 months currently costs 47.99 euros. Membership for three months (14.99 euros) and for one month (6.99 euros) is also currently possible. Membership can be purchased or paid for using online codes, cards or credit cards.
• In addition, as a member of Playstation Plus, you can enjoy free games. In recent weeks, games like "Resogun", "Contrast" or "Don't Starve" for Playstation Plus members have been offered for free download in the PS4 store.
• There are also occasional special discounts for games or extras such as extensions or season packs.
• Another advantage is the option to take beta tests of games or to download demos of top titles in front of others.
• You can upload your saved games to the cloud storage at any time and then have access to your progress from the saved version.

A must for PS4 owners, an asset for PS3 and PS Vita

For many players, online gameplay is now part of the standard repertoire of a current title for a Playstation console or handheld. Therefore, especially as a PS4 user, you should only do without it if you are not interested in online game content. All platforms have in common that there are many free titles and discounts for Playstation Plus members. For an average of around 5 euros a month (depending on the term) you get exclusive content and prices.

The prices in this article refer to the information in the Playstation Store from 01/21/2014. This practical tip tells you the differences between a PS3 and PS4 controller.