Recently, several PlayStation Plus subscribers have noticed thata surprise discount by 25% could be applied to their subscription… but only under certain conditions.
This offer does not appear that when a user begins the cancellation procedure of his subscription. In an attempt to retain, Sony offers certain profiles – selected either randomly or according to their seniority – an immediate discount of 25% on renewal. A discreet but attractive commercial strategy, which does not fail to delight the subscribers concerned.
The trick to reusing the reduction several times
Where the trick gets really interesting is that this offer can be repeated several times. According to several testimonials on Reddit, some players canceled then renewed their subscription with the reduction… several times in a row, each time with the 25% discount. “I canceled, took advantage of the 25% discount, then started again a second time… and it worked. »
Even better: PS Plus subscriptions are cumulative. You can therefore renew for several years in advance by repeating the maneuver, which allows you to save a considerable amount in the long term.
Please note: not all users are affected
Unfortunately, not everyone has access to this reduction. It is only displayed for certain accounts, and the selection criteria are not public.
But it doesn’t hurt to try:
- Go to your PlayStation Plus subscription management settings.
- Click “Cancel Subscription”.
- Check to see if there is a special offer available to you.
- If so, accept it to immediately benefit from the -25%.
If you are not eligible, another option may be to opt for a less expensive PS Plus formulalike the “Essential” subscription, rather than “Premium”.
Do you still have to pay for PS Plus Premium?
Some players question the value of the Premium subscription. According to them, the streaming PS2 and PS3 games is far from offering the quality hoped for, especially when many classic titles are already available for direct purchase. “Having to stream PS3 games is a joke. And those from the Classics catalog are not worth their price,” explains a player in a very popular discussion thread.
With the probability of new price increases in the months to come, this -25% tip can make the difference. But if it doesn’t work for you, downgrading remains a simple and effective way to reduce your expenses without canceling everything.