PlayStation Plus vs Xbox Game Pass
Complete 2024 comparison of the two biggest gaming subscriptions. Find out which service offers the best value for your gaming needs.
Quick Comparison Overview
| Feature | PlayStation Plus Premium | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $17.99 | $16.99 |
| Game Library | 740+ games | 100+ games |
| Day-One Releases | ❌ | ✅ (Microsoft exclusives) |
| Cloud Gaming | ✅ (Premium only) | ✅ (Ultimate) |
| PC Gaming | ❌ | ✅ |
| Online Multiplayer | ✅ | ✅ (Xbox Live Gold) |
Detailed Service Breakdown
PlayStation Plus Tiers
Essential
$9.99/month2-3 monthly games
Online multiplayer, 100GB cloud storage
Extra
$14.99/month400+ PS4/PS5 games
Everything in Essential
Premium
$17.99/month740+ games
Classic games, game trials
Pros:
- Exclusive PlayStation games
- High-quality monthly games
- Game trials for new releases
Cons:
- More expensive than Xbox
- Smaller game library
- No day-one releases
Xbox Game Pass Tiers
PC
$9.99/month100+ PC games
EA Play included
Console
$10.99/month100+ Xbox games
EA Play included
Ultimate
$16.99/month100+ games
PC + Console + Cloud + Xbox Live Gold
Pros:
- Day-one Microsoft exclusives
- Better value per game
- Cloud gaming included
Cons:
- Games rotate out
- Fewer AAA third-party games
- Internet required for cloud
Winner by Category
💰 Best Value
Xbox Game Pass
More games per dollar
🎮 Game Quality
PlayStation Plus
High-quality exclusives
🚀 New Releases
Xbox Game Pass
Day-one exclusives
📱 Console Gaming
PlayStation Plus
PS5 exclusive features
Which Should You Choose?
Choose PlayStation Plus if you:
- • Own a PlayStation console
- • Love exclusive PlayStation games
- • Prefer quality over quantity
- • Want classic gaming library
Choose Xbox Game Pass if you:
- • Game on multiple platforms
- • Want the best value
- • Love day-one releases
- • Use cloud gaming