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PlayStation Plus
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Key Points:
- Sony has introduced new perks for PS Plus members, including a three-month trial to YouTube Premium, discounts on PlayStation and Sony Electronics products, and trials for services like DAZN, Audible, Core, and Calm Premium.
- Some fans have criticized these perks on social media, arguing that free trials are not meaningful benefits and accusing Sony of pushing users toward paid subscriptions.
- There is ongoing backlash against Sony’s decision to phase out physical PlayStation discs by 2028, with some users expressing dissatisfaction and linking the perks announcement to attempts to retain subscribers.
- Despite the criticism, Sony reported a 7% increase in monthly active PlayStation users in September year-over-year, reaching a record 127 million accounts, indicating growing engagement on the platform.
- Digital game sales accounted for 78% of total game sales during the period, benefiting Sony with full revenue from first-party titles sold digitally.
