How to download and update the Disney Plus App on PS5

Disney Plus does not come pre-installed on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console. Instead, you need to download it first before you are able to use this application.  

To see how you can download, as well as update, Disney+ on the PS5, you can take a look at this step-by-step tutorial.  

How to download Disney Plus on PS5 

In order to manually download Disney Plus on the PS5, you can take the following steps: 

1. For the first step, boot up your console and go to the home screen. If you are in another screen at the moment, then you can press and hold the PS logo button on the controller to go home.  

2. Next, you need to open the product page of the Disney Plus App. 

One of the ways you can do so is by pressing the triangle button while you are on the home screen. By doing so, you can then select the Search icon at the top right corner. You can then search for the Disney Plus App and then select it from the search results page. 

Alternatively, you can press the R1 button while in the home screen to switch over to the Media tab. From there, select the All Apps card. You should then be able to find Disney Plus from the listing.  

3. On the product page of the Disney+ App, select the Download option. 

4. Once the download has been completed, select the Start option from the same product page screen. 

5. In the future, you should be able to access this video streaming application from the aforementioned Media tab of the home screen menu.  

How to update Disney+ on PS5 

If you want the most stability, best performance and new features for the Disney Plus PS5 App, then you should make sure that it has been updated to the latest software version. 

In order to check to see if there is a new patch to download, you can try doing the following: 

1. Go back to the home screen menu of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system. 

2. If you aren’t on the Media tab of the home screen, then you need to press R1 on the controller to switch over. 

3. In the Media tab, move the cursor over to the Disney+ icon. 

4. With the cursor on the app, press the Options button (which has the three horizontal lines icon on top of it) on the controller. 

5. In the small window menu that pops up, you should then select the Check for Update option.  

How to change audio and subtitle languages in the Disney Plus PS5 App

The Disney Plus App on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition supports multiple languages for both audio and subtitles. If you have a hard time figuring out how to change these settings for this video streaming application, then you can take a look at this step-by-step tutorial from Seeking Tech.  

1. To start off, you need to open the Disney Plus App if you haven’t done so already. 

You can find it in the home screen menu of your PS5. You may need to press the R1 button to switch from the Games section to the Media section in order to find it.  

If you still don’t see this application, then you may need to download it first, which you can do by selecting the All Apps option from the aforementioned Media section.  

2. Once you opened the application, make sure you are signed into your Disney+ account; otherwise, you won’t be able to stream any videos. 

3. Next, start playing the video that you want to change the audio and/or subtitle language for. 

4. While the video is playing, press the cross (X) button on the controller to pause the action and bring up an overlay menu. 

5. With the current video paused, you can use either use the directional pad or left analog stick to move the cursor down one time to the Play option and then to the right once to where you can then select Settings. 

6. You should then see two tabs on the screen, one for Audio and one for Subtitles. 

To change the audio language, select the Audio tab and then select the language that you want to be outputted. 

In order to change the subtitles language, select the Subtitles tab and then select the language of the text that you want to be displayed. 

7. Once you made the changes, press the X button to play the video so that you can being watching it again from where you left off with the new audio and/or subtitle language.  

If the video remains the same as before, then you can try backing out of the video and then playing it again to see if the changes are applied. You can also try closing the video streaming application and then restarting it again.

How to turn off DualSense while watching videos on your PS5

If you decide to leave your DualSense controller powered on while binge watching videos on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, then the battery of the controller will continue to drain. As a result, you may need to recharge the gamepad before the next time you use it to play games or watch more videos on the PS5.  

To see how you can save battery life while using the media apps on your console, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech. 

How to manually turn off DualSense while watching videos on your PS5 

In order to manually turn off the DualSense controller while watching a video on your PlayStation 5, you need to take the following steps:  

1. To start off, open a media app on your PS5 console and then start playing a video. This guide should be applicable to the following:  

  • My Videos 
  • Spotify 
  • Apple Music  
  • Apple TV 
  • CBS News 
  • Crunchyroll 
  • DAZN 
  • Disney Plus 
  • ESRB 
  • Freevee 
  • Funimation 
  • HBO Max 
  • Hulu 
  • MLB 
  • NBA 
  • Netflix 
  • NHL 
  • NFL Sunday Ticket 
  • Paramount Plus 
  • Peacock Network 
  • Plex 
  • Pluto TV 
  • Prime Video 
  • Red Bull 
  • Redbox 
  • Showtime 
  • Showtime Anytime 
  • Tubi 
  • Twitch 
  • UEFA.tv 
  • UFC 
  • Fandango Vudu 
  • YouTube 
  • YouTube TV 

This guide should also be applicable to when you are watching DVD and Blu-Ray discs if you have the standard PlayStation 5 system.  

2. While watching a video, press the PS button to open the control center. 

3. From there, select Acessories, which is represented by the controller icon, located at the bottom of the control center. 

4. Next, you need to select DualSense Wireless Controller.  

5. From the small window, you should then select Turn Off. 

How to automatically turn off DualSense while watching videos on your PS5 

If you want your controller to automatically turn itself off, then you need to do the following: 

1. To start off, head over to the Settings menu on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 console. 

2. From the front page of Settings, you need to select System. 

3. From the System menu, you first need to select Power Saving on the left column. 

4. You should then select Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off. 

5. In the pop-up window, we recommend setting this feature to After 10 Minutes if you want to save as much battery life as possible for the gamepad. 

The DualSense should then turn itself off once it detects that 10 minutes have passed since there have been any inputs. This should be a very helpful feature if you end up forgetting to manually turn the gamepad off. 

If you need to control the video playback again, you can press the PS button to turn the controller back on.

How to view, sort and pin trophies on the control center menu of PS5

Thanks to recent firmware updates, it is now easier than ever to keep track of your trophy progress on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system. To see how you can properly do so for your console, you can follow the steps laid out in this guide from Seeking Tech. 

1. To start off, you should make sure you have the latest system software installed on your PS5.  

You can check to see if there is a new firmware available by heading over to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.  

2. Once you are ready, open the game that you want to check out the trophy list for. 

3. After the game has booted up, press the PS button on the DualSense in order to bring up the control center quick menu.  

4. From there, you should be able to see the Trophies activity card.

Select it in order to bring up a small window menu that shows all of the trophies available for the game that you are currently playing. 

5. If you want to sort the list, then you can select the “Sort by” option located at the top. Afterwards, you will be able to pick between the following options: 

  • Default Order 
  • Progress 
  • Rarity (from Ultra Rare to Common) 
  • Grade (from Platinum to Bronze) 

6. You can also select the Pin Side option located on the top right side of the small window. Once you do, you need to pick whether you want the trophy list to stay pinned to the left or right side of the screen while you are playing the game. 

To unpin the trophy list, press the PS button twice in quick succession and then select the Pin option on the top right side again. Afterwards, you can either choose to move the pinned window or remove it completely. 

7. You can also pin individual trophies so that they will appear at the top of the list. 

In order to do so, you need to move the cursor to the trophy that you want to pin. Afterwards, press the square button on your controller. Keep in mind that you can only pin up to five trophies at a time for a game. 

To unpin a specific trophy, move the cursor to it and then press the square button.  

8. To view the full list of trophies, you need to press the Options button when the Trophies menu for the game you are playing is shown on screen. 

In the small window, you can then select the View All Trophies option. 

9. If you are seeing a lot of hidden trophies from the list, then you can move the cursor over one and then press the square button to reveal its details.  

You can also press the Options button and then enable the Reveal All options in order to show all the hidden trophies for the specific game. 

Keep in mind that these may contain spoilers, including those that may involve the story.

What’s the difference between PlayStation Plus monthly, quarterly and yearly payments?

When subscribing to PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra or Premium, you are able to pay on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. To see what the differences are between these different payment periods, you can take a look at this comparison article from Seeking Tech.  

Quick Summary 

With PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium, you will end up saving a lot more money when paying on a yearly basis as opposed to going with a monthly or quarterly payment schedule.  

So, while you have to pay more upfront, you end up paying a lot less in the long run. With that said, the monthly or quarterly plans may be more suitable if you don’t want to stay subscribed to the Essential, Extra or Premium tier for the entire year.  

PS Plus monthly vs. quarterly vs. yearly payments comparison charts  

You can take a look at our convenient comparison tables for the monthly, quarterly and yearly plans (which is based on the current U.S. standard pricing) below:  

PlayStation Plus Essential:

PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly Payment PlanPlayStation Plus Essential Quarterly Payment PlanPlayStation Plus Essential Yearly Payment Plan
U.S. Pricing$9.99 every month$24.99 every 3 months$59.99 every 12 months
Total costs when subscribed for 1 entire year$119.88$99.96$59.99
Monthly average if paying for 1 entire year$9.99 every month$8.33 every month$5.00 every month

PlayStation Plus Extra:

PlayStation Plus Extra Monthly Payment PlanPlayStation Plus Extra Quarterly Payment PlanPlayStation Plus Extra Yearly Payment Plan
U.S. Pricing$14.99 every month$39.99 every 3 months$99.99 every 12 months
Total costs when subscribed for 1 entire year$179.88$159.96$99.99
Monthly average if paying for 1 entire year$14.99 every month$13.33 every month$8.33 every month

PlayStation Plus Deluxe:

PlayStation Plus Premium Monthly Payment PlanPlayStation Plus Premium Quarterly Payment PlanPlayStation Plus Premium Yearly Payment Plan
U.S. Pricing$17.99 every month$49.99 every 3 months$119.99 every 12 months
Total costs when subscribed for 1 entire year$215.88$199.96$119.99
Monthly average if paying for 1 entire year$17.99 every month$16.66 every month $10.00 every month

PlayStation Plus Essential monthly plan 

If you decide to go with a monthly plan of PlayStation Plus Essential, then you will end up paying $9.99 a month. If you stay subscribed for three months, then this method will cost $29.97 every quarter. For the entire year, the monthly payment plan for Essential will accumulate to $119.88. 

PlayStation Plus Essential quarterly plan 

If you go with a quarterly plan instead, then you have to pay $24.99 every three months. When compared to monthly payments, you will pay $4.98 less.  

If you stretch this out to an entire year then you will end up paying $99.96, which is $19.92 less than the monthly payment plan.  

PlayStation Plus Essential yearly plan 

If you decide to pay for an entire year from the get go, then the standard price is $59.99, which is $59.89 less than the monthly plan as well as $39.97 less than the quarterly payment plan.  

PlayStation Plus Extra monthly plan 

If you subscribed to the monthly plan for the PS Plus Extra tier, then you need to pay $14.99, which converts over to $44.97 over a quarterly basis and $179.88 on a yearly basis.  

PlayStation Plus Extra quarterly plan 

If you decided to go with a quarterly payment schedule for Extra instead, then you will have to pay $39.99, which is $4.98 less than the monthly payment plan over the same length of time.  

If you extend the quarterly plan over the entire year, then you need to pay $159.96, which is $19.92 less as opposed to paying monthly. 

PlayStation Plus Extra yearly plan 

For the yearly plan of Extra, you need to pay $99.99, which is $79.89 less than the monthly plan in addition to $59.97 less than the quarterly payment schedule.  

PlayStation Plus Premium monthly plan 

If you want to get the highest PlayStation Plus tier in Premium, then you need to pay $17.99 monthly. If you decide to do so, then this amount will accumulate to $53.97 quarterly and a whopping $215.88 yearly.  

PlayStation Plus Premium quarterly plan 

If you go with a quarterly plan instead for PS Plus Premium, then you need to pay $49.99 every three months. When expanded to over a year, you will end up paying $199.96. 

This will save you $3.98 every three months or $15.92 every year when compared to the monthly plan. 

PlayStation Plus Premium yearly plan 

If you buy an entire year of the Premium tier, then you need to pay $119.99 upfront. This will save you $95.89 over the monthly plan as well as $79.97 over the quarterly plan.

Is PlayStation Plus Deluxe worth it? 

In select regions, you are able to subscribe to the new Deluxe tier of PlayStation Plus. So, is this subscription worth it or are you better off with a different plan? You can find out in this review post at Seeking Tech.  

What’s included with PS Plus Deluxe? 

By being an active member of the PlayStation Plus Deluxe tier, you will be able to get the following benefits: 

Online Multiplayer for Paid Games – To be able to play online multiplayer modes on paid games, you will need to subscribe to Deluxe or any of the other tiers of PS Plus. You don’t need a subscription to play free-to-play multiplayer titles. 

Back Up Save Files to Cloud – The only way to back up your save files is through the cloud storage. In order to access it, you need to be a member to any of the available Plus tiers.  

Game Help – This is a subscription feature that is only exclusive to the PlayStation 5. It provide video hints on supported games.  

Share Play – With this feature, you are able to play any local multiplayer games with another friend over the internet as long as they are also subscribed to any of the PlayStation Plus subs. The friend can also take over your controls in single-player games.  

Monthly Games Catalog – With Deluxe, you will have a list of games that you can play. This catalog is refresh monthly and usually contains a handful of PS4 and PS5 titles. 

PlayStation Plus Collection – This is a PS5 exclusive catalog that contains a list of 19 popular PS4 games that are backwards compatible.  

Games Catalog – The Games Catalog will give you full access to hundreds of games, including some of the biggest titles, for PS4 and PS5.  

Classics Catalog – This list focuses on select emulated and remastered games that originally came out before the PlayStation 4 generation.  

Timed Game Trials – With this feature, you are able to play select games from the very beginning for a limited amount of time. You should then be able to take your progress to the full game.  

Exclusive DLC Packs – The PlayStation Plus membership will grant you access to DLC packs for select games. 

Exclusive Discounts – By being a member of Deluxe or the other Plus tiers, you can also get exclusive discounts for digital content found on the PlayStation Store.  

What we like about PlayStation Plus Deluxe 

What we loved about the PlayStation Plus is that, by being a member, you will get instant access to hundreds of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games due to the Monthly Games Catalog, PlayStation Plus Collection, Games Catalog and Classics Catalog.  

These lists include acclaimed titles from a variety of genres. Therefore, chances are very high that you find something of interest that makes the value of the subscription more than worth it in the end.  

While we don’t really take advantage of the timed game trials, game help, share play, exclusive DLC or exclusive discounts, these may cater to your interests as well. 

What we don’t like about PlayStation Plus Deluxe 

The only issue we have with this subscription is that puts online multiplayer for paid games, as well as the cloud save back up feature, behind a pay wall. We would rather have these features free for us and other players as the other benefits of this service is more than good enough to justify the costs. 

Should you get PlayStation Plus Deluxe? 

If you like to play a lot of games but don’t have the budget to buy them, then PlayStation Plus Deluxe provides a lot of value as you will get access to hundreds of games to play on your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles. 

By being a member, you will also be able to take advantage of timed game trials, game help, share play, exclusive DLC and exclusive discounts. Not to mention that you will also unlock online multiplayer for paid games along with cloud save backups.  

PlayStation Plus Deluxe or PlayStation Plus Essential? 

We recommend picking up the Deluxe tier over the Essential tier as the former comes Games Catalog and Classics Catalog. Without these catalogs, which contains hundreds of additional titles, you will be limited to a handful of monthly games. 

PlayStation Plus Deluxe or PlayStation Plus Extra? 

Depending on how interested you are when it comes to playing emulated or classic games from older generations, then you may also want to pick up the Deluxe tier over the Extra tier. PS Plus Deluxe also offers timed game trials. 

With that said, we find that the current lineups for the Classics Catalog and timed trials to be scarce and underwhelming. Therefore, you may want to stick with PlayStation Plus Extra and then upgrade to the Deluxe tier if you Classics Catalog and/or timed trials lists get better over time. 

PlayStation Plus Deluxe or PlayStation Plus Premium? 

Depending on your region, you will either get PlayStation Plus Deluxe or PlayStation Plus Premium. The Premium tier offers the additional ability to stream PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 games on your console or other devices. 

While there are ways that you can get Premium over Deluxe, it may too much of a hassle, especially when you consider that the streaming quality of PlayStation Plus may not work perfectly in your region. 

Thus, we recommend that you stick with the Deluxe tier unless Sony decides to officially bring cloud streaming to your region. 

How to check PlayStation Store Gift Card or PlayStation Plus Wallet Funds balance

If you have a PlayStation Store Gift Card or PlayStation Plus Wallet Funds, then you may be wondering how you can check its balance. To find out how to properly do so, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech. 

1. If you haven’t redeemed the PlayStation Store Gift Card or PlayStation Plus Wallet Funds yet, then you should be able to find the balance printed directly on the physical card.  

You can also look at the receipt to see if the amount is printed there. 

2. If you bought a digital code, then you can try checking the order confirmation or receipt email to check the card’s balance. 

3. Of course, you can also try contacting the seller or retailer where you bought your PlayStation Store Gift Card or PlayStation Plus Wallet Funds from to see if they have any information about the balance of the card you bought. 

4. If you got a digital code as a gift, then you can try asking the gift giver more information about your present. 

5. Of course, you will also be able to see the gift card balance when you redeem it. In order to redeem your gift card on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, for example, then you need to do the following: 

  • Turn on your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition console and then go to the PlayStation Store. 
  • On the front page of the PS Store, select the icon that has the three dots. 
  • In the small window, you then need to select Redeem Code. 
  • Enter the code from your PlayStation Store Gift Card or PlayStation Plus Wallet Funds in the Redeem Codes screen. 
  • Before you confirm your redemption, you should be able to see the gift card balance. 

6. If you already redeemed the code, then you can find the balance of the card by looking at your transaction history.  

To view this page, you can select the three dots icon on the front page of PlayStation Store App of the PS5. You should then select Transaction History. 

7. If you want to check the remaining balance of your gift card, then you can head back to the PlayStation Store App of your PlayStation 5. From the front page, you should then select the three dots icon.  

You should be able find the Wallet Balance account located directly under your PlayStation Network user name in the small window. 

What to do if you can’t load or save in The Witcher 3 Complete Edition on PS5

When trying to save and/or resume your progress in The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console, you may find that you aren’t able to. You can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can potentially get the saving and loading systems to work normally again. 

1. If you have a lot of saves, especially those that were created automatically, build up in the Load Game menu, then it may cause issues when it comes to saving and loading.  

In order to potentially fix this, you can try deleting as many of the save files as possible. To do so, move the cursor on the file that you want to deleted in the Load Game menu and then press the square button on the DualSense controller. You then need to press the cross (X) button in the pop-up window.  

 

If possible, try to leave your only your most recent save. 

2. If you back up your saves over the cloud storage via PlayStation Plus, then you can also try re-downloading your saves. 

In order to do so, press and hold the PS button on the controller to bring up the home screen menu. From there, move the cursor over to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition and then press the Options button.  

Next, you need to select Upload/Download Saved Data. You should then select Download. When prompted, select Yes when asked if you want to overwrite your current saved data on your Console Storage. 

3. Clearing the system cache and/or rebuild the database of the Console Storage may also help fix the loading and saving errors. 

You can perform these actions from the Safe Mode menu by taking the following steps: 

  • To start off, use a USB cable to connect the DualSense to one of the USB ports of your PS5. 
  • Next, you need to turn off your game system. 
  • Afterwards, press and hold the power button on the system until you hear a second beep. 
  • You should then get a message asking you to connect your controller to the PS5. Here, you need to press the PS button on the DualSense.  
  • In the main menu of Safe Mode, select Clear System Software Cache and Rebuild Database. 
  • Afterwards, you should see the options to delete the system software cache as well as rebuild the database of the Console Storage.  

4. If none of the aforementioned steps help in getting the saving and/or loading to work as intended, then we recommend that you stop playing the game until the development team at CD Projekt RED releases a new patch to address this issue.  

If you want to manually check to see if a new version of the game is available, then you can move the cursor over to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition in the home screen menu of your PS5. Afterwards, press the Options button to open a small window, where you can select the Check for Update option.

What to do if PS3 trophies are not showing up on PS5

You can use your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console to play PS3 games through cloud streaming via the PlayStation Plus Premium service. Some of these retro games also come with trophy support.  

If you think that you are earning trophies for a specific PS3 game but they aren’t show up on your PS5, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see what you can do.  

1. As we stated above, not all PS3 game support trophies. Therefore, we recommend searching through Google to see if the game you are having issues with actually has a trophy list. 

2. If the PS3 game has a trophy list but they aren’t popping up when you are earning them, then we suggest checking out the trophy descriptions again to see if you are actually meeting the specific requirements.  

3. It is also important to note that some trophies may be glitched and can’t be earn no matter what actions you choose to take. 

4. If you are for sure that you should be earning trophies when streaming PS3 games on your PlayStation 5 system, then you can try restarting the stream by taking the following steps: 

  • While streaming a PS3 game on your PS5 console, press the PS button to bring up the quick menu. 
  • In the quick menu, select the Now Streaming card. 
  • Next, you need to select the Close Game option. 
  • After closing the game, open it again from the home screen menu of your console. 
  • Once you are done restarting the game, you can try viewing its trophy list to see if they are now unlocked. 
  • If they aren’t unlocked, then you may want to try meeting the unlock requirements again to see if it will work this time around. 

4. You may also need to manually sync the PS3 trophies from the game to your PlayStation Network account. In order to do so, you need to do the following: 

  • While streaming the PlayStation 3 game, press the PS button and then select the Now Streaming card. 
  • Afterwards, select the Show/Hide PS3 Menu option. 

  • You should now be in the classic XrossMediaBar menu of a virtual PlayStation 3. Here, you need to navigate over to the PlayStation Network tab. 
  • From the PlayStation Network tab, you should then select Trophy Collection. 
  • Wait for the syncing process to complete and then search for your game from the list.  
  • Hopefully, the list should show your earned trophies. 

5. You should also be able to find PS3 trophies directly from the PS5 menu. You can do so by taking the following steps: 

  • To start off, make sure you are in the home screen of your PlayStation 5. You can get there quickly by pressing and holding the PS logo button on your controller. 
  • From the home screen, select your profile picture on the top right side.  
  • In the small window menu, you should then select Trophies. 
  • The Trophies menu should you the trophy progress for the most recent games, including PS3 games you streamed through PlayStation Plus Premium.

Is PlayStation Plus Extra worth it?

The PlayStation Plus Extra is a subscription that launched in 2022. So, is this more expensive tier of PS Plus worth the upgrade? You can find out in this review article at Seeking Tech. 

What are the benefits for PlayStation Plus Extra? 

By subscribing to PlayStation Plus Extra, you will get the following benefits: 

Unlock Online Multiplayer for Paid Games – A PlayStation Plus subscription to any tier, including Extra, is required if you want to unlock online multiplayer for premium paid games. With that said, PS Plus is not required for free-to-play games like Fortnite, Genshin Impact and Call of Duty: Warzone. 

Unlock PS5 Save Data Backup to Cloud Storage – The only way you can back up your save files for PlayStation 5 games is by uploading it to the cloud server. In order to use this feature, you must be a member of any of the PS Plus tiers, including Extra.  

Share Play – This feature allows you to play local multiplayer games with a friend over the internet. The friend can also take control of your game online if you need help beating a boss or section.  

Game Help – In supported video games, you can bring up the Game Help menu that will provide video tips that are design to guide you in case you feel stuck.  

Monthly Games Catalog – With PS Plus Extra, you will have a list of monthly games that you can download at no additional costs. As long as you remain a member, you will full access to these titles. 

PlayStation Plus Collection – This compilation is exclusive to PlayStation 5 owners as it contains a list of popular PS4 games that you can download at no additional costs. Just like the Monthly Games Catalog, you must remain a member of PS Plus in order to have full access to these titles. 

Games Catalog – The biggest selling point of PlayStation Plus Extra is the Games Catalog, which gives you full access to hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games. You will need to remain a member of the Extra tier or higher to be able to play these titles. Furthermore, you will lose access to these games, even if you stay subscribed to the Extra tier, if they are removed from this catalog. 

Exclusive DLC Packs – With any tiers of PlayStation Plus, you will have access to exclusive DLC packs for select games.  

Exclusive Discounts – With Extra, or any other PS Plus tiers, you will also get exclusive discounts on games, DLC and other digital content from the official PlayStation Store.  

What we like about PlayStation Plus Extra 

The best part about PlayStation Plus Extra is easily its Games Catalog. This collection contains hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games from many different genres. If you didn’t previously own a PS4, then this is a great way to catch up on the previous generation. Not to mention that you will also get access to several acclaimed PS5 games as well.  

The Monthly Games and PlayStation Plus Collection will also add some stellar titles to your library. If you remain a subscriber to the Extra tier, you can easily last through the PS5 generation without having to buy a single game. 

If you plan on buying a lot of digital games and other content from the PlayStation Store, then the occasional PS Plus exclusive discount is another positive aspect of this service. 

While the Exclusive DLC Packs, Share Play and Game Help features may be underutilized, you may find these beneficial in your case. 

What we hate about PlayStation Plus Extra 

The only real major problems we have with PlayStation Plus Extra is that it locks online multiplayer for paid games and cloud save backups to a pay wall. The latter of which is egregious when you consider that Microsoft offers cloud storage for save files absolutely free on the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. 

Should you get PlayStation Plus Extra? 

We highly recommend getting PlayStation Plus Extra as you will be granted access to hundreds of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games thanks to its Games Catalog, Monthly Games Catalog and PlayStation Plus Collection. If you are planning to play a lot of games on your PS4 or PS5 console, then you can easily save a lot of money by not having to buy connately buy software. 

With Extra, you will also get benefits such as Game Help, Share Play in addition to exclusive discounts and DLC. While we are not happy about online multiplayer for paid games and cloud save backup being put behind a paywall, the Extra tier will also unlock these features.  

PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Essential?

The major difference between the Extra and Essential tiers is that the Extra offers a Games Catalog, which contains hundreds of games that can be instantly accessed. 

So, by only paying a little bit more per month, the Extra tier provides tremendous value when it comes to the extensive game library.  

If you are only planning to play a handful of games on your console, however, then you may be better off with the cheaper PlayStation Plus Essential.

PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Deluxe? 

PlayStation Plus Deluxe includes all of the benefits from PlayStation Plus Extra while adding a Classics Catalog. This collection includes select remastered titles as well as emulated PS1, PS2 and PSP games.  

Unless you are really into retro gaming, we recommend sticking with Extra over the Deluxe tier. It is also important to note that the current selection of classic games have been a little underwhelming since the service has launched. 

PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium?

PlayStation Plus Premium is the most expensive tier available. It comes with everything from the Extra tier while adding the Classics catalog to go along with the ability to stream PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 games. The streaming can be done on PC, smartphone, tablet or directly from your PS4 or PS5 console.  

With the Premium tier, you can also download trial versions for specific games.  

Unless you are into classic games, streaming and/or playing trials, we also recommend stick with the Extra tier over upgrading to the more expensive Premium tier.