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Before joining a group PlayStation
Co-subscriptions are easy to understand, but it's a good idea to check how they work before you get started. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Is it compatible with PlayStation?
Sharesub offers cost-sharing for all subscriptions that include a group plan. However, be sure to review the terms and conditions for sharing services, and avoid subscriptions from other countries: this may limit the available content or even block access to the account.
How are payments handled?
Your peer-to-peer transactions are processed in accordance with European regulations (PSD2): the identities of the organizers are verified, and payments are held for one month to allow for any refunds.
What happens if a member leaves the group?
Members are free to leave at any time, but will not receive a refund for the current month. This allows the organizer to retain a higher participation fee, and the available spots will be moved to the top of the list to fill the group quickly.
Should you share your password?
No, most of the time, services are shared via an invitation link or an email invitation. You then join the group using your own username and password to ensure the confidentiality of your data. In the few cases where this is necessary, a secure manager is made available to you. You may also sometimes use a dedicated profile, protected by a PIN.
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On console, the subscription you need depends first on the machine under your TV: PS5 or PS4 for PlayStation, Xbox for Game Pass, Switch for Nintendo. The comparison covers the entry tier of each service, the one that unlocks online play, then the cost per person once the subscription is shared.
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PlayStation Plus price in United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, PlayStation Plus costs £8.99 / month. Sony does not offer a family plan for PlayStation: sharing relies on Console Sharing and Offline Play on PS5, alongside the primary console setting on PS4, which opens the subscription to 2 players. Split that way, the price comes down to £4.5 per place. On Sharesub, a place costs £5.84 / month, fees included.
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Shared offer on Sharesub, 2 places opened up by console sharing. Each player keeps their own PSN profile, trophies and saves.
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One place in a PlayStation group, all fees included, no commitment.
Essential, Extra or Premium: which plan should you choose?
Since 20 May 2026, Sony has listed £7.99 a month for Essential, £11.99 for Extra and £14.99 for Premium in the UK, up from £6.99 for Essential. The 12-month plans did not change and remain the cheapest way to subscribe. Existing members keep their price until their next renewal.
How the price of PlayStation Plus has changed
The 12-month plan is the clearest way to track the price: £39.99 at launch in 2010, £49.99 from 31 August 2017, then £59.99 from 6 September 2023, still the price today. Paying monthly stayed at £6.99 for years before rising to £7.99 on 20 May 2026 for new members. Shared across 2 places, the subscription works out at £4.5 per place.
PlayStation Plus Essential 12-month price in the UK
Increase 2010-2026
The annual price has climbed sharply in fifteen years. Paid monthly and shared across 2 places, the subscription costs £4.5 per place.
PlayStation prices in nearby countries
Sony charges the same price across the euro zone and converts it elsewhere, so the gaps mostly come down to currency and local taxes.
PlayStation promo code or subscription sharing?
PlayStation discounts do exist, but they come and go: Days of Play in May or June, Black Friday, PSN cards sold below face value, trials reserved for new accounts. They almost always apply to the 12-month plan and only work once. Sharing lowers the price every month instead. One more useful point: the 20 May 2026 increase only affects new members and accounts that resubscribe after lapsing, so a shared subscription that runs without a break keeps its price.
Frequently asked questions
How can I pay less for PlayStation?
Three levers work: take the 12-month plan rather than paying monthly (£59.99 against £95.88 over a year for Essential), watch out for Days of Play and Black Friday, or share the subscription. On Sharesub, a PlayStation Plus place costs £5.84 / month, fees included, around 35% less than the full subscription.
Can a PlayStation subscription be shared between 2 people?
Yes, using the feature Sony provides. On PS5: Settings, Users and Accounts, Other, Console Sharing and Offline Play. The console you activate gives every profile on it online play, the monthly games and the catalogue included in the plan. One account can have a shared PS5 and a primary PS4 at the same time, which is where the 2 places offered on Sharesub come from.
How do I join a PlayStation group?
The member enjoys online play, the monthly games and the plan's perks on their own console, once the organiser's account has been connected there to activate it. After that each player uses their own PSN profile, trophies and saves. The organiser decides who joins the group, and Sharesub can verify organisers' identity.
Essential, Extra or Premium: what is the difference?
Essential covers online play, the monthly games, PlayStation Store discounts and cloud saves. Extra adds a catalogue of several hundred PS4 and PS5 games to download. Premium adds PS1, PS2, PSP and PS3 classics, time-limited trials and cloud streaming, replacing PlayStation Now which closed in 2022. Expect £7.99, £11.99 and £14.99 a month since 20 May 2026.
How much is a PlayStation place on Sharesub?
A place costs £5.84 / month, fees included, around 35% less than the £8.99 charged for the full subscription. Payment is monthly with no commitment: you can leave the group whenever you want, and the current month remains due.
How does Sharesub make money?
Sharesub adds a service fee to the price paid by members. It is already included in the price shown for a place (£5.84 / month). Payments are processed by Stripe, a licensed payment provider. As a financial service, Sharesub can verify organisers' identity and hold funds for the relevant period, so that a refund is possible if the month is not used.
How do I cancel PlayStation or get a refund?
The subscription renews automatically. You turn renewal off in your PlayStation account, under Subscriptions, and access stays open until the date already paid for. Sony applies a 14-day cancellation right after purchase, with the refund reduced in proportion to any use. On Sharesub, organiser and member alike can stop the sharing from one month to the next.