PlayStation Plus Premium
7.1$17.99/mo — PS library + classics + cloud streaming
Best forPlayStation owners who want the deepest catalog and access to PS1/PS2/PSP classics — Premium adds cloud streaming, a retro library, and 2-hour game trials on top of Extra's 400+ modern games.
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Library Size▼9/10
Value▼7/10
Day-One New Releases▼4/10
Platform Coverage▼8/10
Extras & Perks▼7.5/10
Pros
✓Only way to legally play PS3 games in 2026 — over 300 PS3 titles available via cloud streaming, a library inaccessible on any other modern platform
✓2-hour game trials let you play the full version of any Premium-eligible game before buying — a genuinely useful consumer feature
Cons
✕Sony first-party titles like God of War and Spider-Man are never included at launch — you still pay $70 for new PlayStation exclusives on top of the subscription
✕PS3 titles are stream-only with no download option, making them unplayable without a strong internet connection
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