With that in mind, it’s never ideal when we’re met with news of a price rise. Just last year,PlayStation Plususers felt that sting when subscription costs went soaring.
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Dave The Diveris heading to PlayStation Plus on 16 April. Take a look at the game in action below.
EA has confirmed that the standard tier will rise from $4.99 / £3.99 to $5.99 / £5.99, while the annual fee will rise from $29.99 / £19.99 to $39.99 / £35.99.
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Pro subscriptions are going up as well. These are increasing from $14.99 / £14.99 to $16.99 / £16.99, or $99.99 / £89.99 to $119.99 / £109.99 with an annual membership.
Many blasted the move, especially given the tough economic climate many of us find ourselves in.
“I knew this was coming but the audacity to almost double it is hilarious,”wroteShouldersofGiants127, while I-Am_LordeYAYAYAadded, “Absolutely disgraceful. I thought I may have missed some previous price rises for it to be £35.99. Rubbish subscription already, but definitely will be cancelling now.”
“Save your money buy the games when they are on sale/what they are worth,”recommendedCatManDrake, something I’m imagining far more users will now do.
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The increased prices are believed to come into effect upon a user’s next renewal date if they’re an existing subscriber.
New subscribers will face these fees immediately.
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