PlayStation Plus Prices Are Going Up Again in Latin America – Here’s What You Need to Know

Starting April 16, PlayStation Plus subscribers in 16 Latin American countries will see higher prices across all membership tiers. This marks the second price hike in just 18 months, and yep—it's affecting Essential, Extra, and Premium plans alike.

Sony made the announcement on April 9, noting that the upcoming increases will range from about 8% to more than 21%, depending on the subscription level and duration. 

The 16 impacted countries include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.

How Much More Are You Paying?

Let’s break it down. If you're on the Essential plan:

• Monthly is jumping from $6.99 to $7.99 — that’s a 14.3% increase.

• Three-month plans go from $17.99 to $20.99 — up 16.7%.

• Annual subscriptions climb from $59.99 to $64.99, a modest 8.3% bump.

The Extra tier gets hit even harder:

• Monthly: $9.99 → $11.99 (20% increase).

• Three-month: $27.99 → $33.99 (21.4% increase, the biggest of all).

• Annual: $99.99 → $109.99 (10% up).

And if you're subscribed to Premium, the top-tier plan:

• Monthly: $11.99 → $13.99 (16.7% more).

• Three-month: $34.99 → $39.99 (14.3% up).

• Annual: $109.99 → $124.99 (13.6% higher).

That’s a noticeable hike, especially for those who prefer the flexibility of monthly or quarterly payments.

Sony’s Reasoning? Same As Before

Sony once again chalked up the price increase to "global market conditions," claiming the higher fees will support its efforts to provide "high-quality games and benefits." It's the same explanation offered during the September 2023 global price hike, which raised PlayStation Plus costs by roughly 30% worldwide.

That said, the previous hike did bring in results. Sony's financials from November 2024 showed an 18% boost in PlayStation Plus revenue year-over-year. However, the company hasn’t shared subscriber numbers since—hinting that while earnings are up, actual member counts might be heading the other way.

The new pricing kicks in April 16, so if you want to renew at the current rates, now’s the time to act. After that, it’s higher costs across the board for all subscription tiers in all 16 countries.