Gaming subscriptions pricing
Console subscriptions bundle online multiplayer with a catalog of games. Xbox Game Pass runs from $9.99 to $22.99 a month after Microsoft cut Ultimate from $29.99 in April 2026, PlayStation Plus from $10.99 to $19.99, and Nintendo Switch Online is sold mainly by the year, from $19.99.
Exhibit 1
Nintendo Switch Online is the cheapest way in at $3.99, against $10.99 for PlayStation Plus
Entry price of each product, USD per month
- Nintendo Switch OnlineIndividual$3.99
- Xbox Game PassEssential$9.99
- PlayStation PlusEssential$10.99
Gaming subscriptions compared
Current list prices as last read from each pricing page.
| Product | Starts at | Top listed plan | Priced by | Free plan | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nintendo Switch Online | $3.99 per month, 1 account, $19.99 a yearIndividual, per month, 1 account, $19.99 a year | $79.99 per year, up to 8 accountsExpansion Pack Family | Flat per account | No | read Nov 2026 |
 PlayStation Plus | $10.99 per month, online multiplayer and monthly games, $79.99 a yearEssential, per month, online multiplayer and monthly games, $79.99 a year | $19.99 per month, adds classics, game trials and cloud streaming, $159.99 a yearPremium | Flat per account | No | read Nov 2026 |
 Xbox Game Pass | $9.99 per month, 50+ games, online multiplayer, 5 hours of cloud playEssential, per month, 50+ games, online multiplayer, 5 hours of cloud play | $22.99 per month, 500+ games, day-one releases, EA Play, Fortnite Crew, 15 hours of cloud playUltimate | Flat per account | No | read Nov 2026 |
Gaming subscriptions pricing questions
- What does a gaming subscription cost?
- Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, 1 account, $19.99 a year for Nintendo Switch Online (per month, 1 account, $19.99 a year), $10.99 per month, online multiplayer and monthly games, $79.99 a year for PlayStation Plus (per month, online multiplayer and monthly games, $79.99 a year), $9.99 per month, 50+ games, online multiplayer, 5 hours of cloud play for Xbox Game Pass (per month, 50+ games, online multiplayer, 5 hours of cloud play). Prices are as shown on each pricing page when it was last read.
- What is gaming subscription pricing based on?
- Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass: flat per account.
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