Xbox Game Pass vs PlayStation Plus
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right gaming subscription.
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Xbox Game Pass
Gaming
Starting from
$9.99/mo
Core$9.99/mo
Standard$14.99/mo
Ultimate$19.99/mo
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PlayStation Plus
Gaming
Starting from
$9.99/mo
Essential$9.99/mo
Extra$14.99/mo
Premium$17.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| Xbox Game Pass | PlayStation Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $9.99/mo ✓ | $9.99/mo |
| Plans Available | 3 | 3 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $119.88/yr | $119.88/yr |
| Cancellation | medium | medium |
| subscribers | 34M+ | 47M+ |
| games | 400+ | 700+ (Premium) |
| platforms | Xbox, PC, Cloud | PS4, PS5, PC |
| launched | 2017 | 2010 |
Key Features
Xbox Game Pass
- 400+ games
- Day-one first-party releases
- Cloud gaming (Ultimate)
- EA Play included (Ultimate)
- PC + Console options
- Online multiplayer (Ultimate)
PlayStation Plus
- Online multiplayer
- Monthly free games (Essential)
- Game catalog (Extra)
- Classic games (Premium)
- Cloud streaming (Premium)
- Game trials (Premium)
Xbox Game Pass
PROS
+Incredible value for volume gamers
+Day-one Microsoft exclusives
+Cloud gaming on phones/tablets
+Includes EA Play
CONS
−Games can leave the catalog
−Best games need Ultimate tier
−Download sizes are large
−Not all third-party games included
PlayStation Plus
PROS
+Required for online play anyway
+Monthly games are solid quality
+Classic game library is nostalgic
+Cloud streaming works well
CONS
−Online play locked behind paywall
−Catalog smaller than Game Pass
−No day-one first-party games
−Classic game selection varies
Our Take
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Xbox Game Pass
Best for gamers who play many different titles and want day-one access to Microsoft exclusives.
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PlayStation Plus
Best for PlayStation owners who want online multiplayer and a rotating game library.
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