Sony Raises PlayStation Plus Essential Prices Starting May 20

Sony has announced that the prices for PlayStation Plus Essential will increase starting May 20 for new subscribers, as well as for current subscribers whose plans change or who let their subscriptions lapse. The company explained that the change is due to "ongoing market conditions." In the United States, a one-month Essential subscription will go up from $9.99 to $10.99, while in Europe, the price will increase from €9.99 to €10.99. In the UK, it will rise from £7.99 to £8.99.