


Sony launched the service over five years ago, while Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass was launched in 2017 has accumulated 10 million subscribers. Understand that the PS Plus is Sony’s version of Xbox Live Gold, as both services allow gamers to compete in online multiplayer matches and get free games each month. While Microsoft’s paid tier subscription service, Xbox Live Gold has 90 million active users.

Sony’s online gaming service, PlayStation Plus has a 5 million-user increase compared to the 36 million active users reported in 2019, amassing up to 41.5 million subscribers at the end of March. On the other hand, PlayStation Plus has amassed over 41 million subscribers. The price slash on Sony’s Playstation Now was done seven months after Sony announced it was slashing its pricing. Sony also noted that the price slash from $19.99/month and $99.99/Annually to $9.99/month and $59.99/Annually explains the fact the increase in its engagement. Right now, PlayStation Now offers hundreds of PS4 and PS3 games to play over the internet on your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and in some cases, PC. However, it is worth mentioning that the Playstation Now subscription numbers have more than doubled between March 2019 and March 2020, and the company made this note during the recently held corporate strategy meeting.
