In the competitive world of gaming subscriptions, 2023 saw a close race between PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, each offering a substantial library of games to their subscribers. Last year, Xbox Game Pass provided its members with a substantial amount of content, led by high-profile games like Starfield as well as AA hits such as Lies of P. And, while PS Plus is widely considered to be an inferior subscription service, the truth is that Sony's offering isn't far behind. In fact, according to the folks over at The Loadout, PS Plus offered an array of games valued at approximately $8,000 in 2023.
The PS Plus Essential tier, the most affordable option from Sony, presented gamers with 37 titles last year, amounting to a total value of $1,479.63. However, the bulk of the value, amounting to $7,459.59, came from the PS Plus Extra tier. This tier, considered the direct rival to Xbox Game Pass, introduced 168 games but lacked major day-one titles. The highest tier, PS Plus Premium, added 46 games valued at $570.54, focusing on classic games from older PlayStation consoles. In spite of this impressive offering, some gamers felt the selection underwhelming, particularly in the Premium tier, where iconic titles from consoles like the PS2 and PSP were absent.
The total value of games offered by PS Plus across all tiers in 2023 reached $8,030.13, slightly surpassing the Xbox Game Pass offerings. However, this doesn't paint the complete picture of each service's value. Xbox Game Pass is known for its first-party titles on Day 1, a feature PS Plus doesn't offer, though it does include some third-party Day 1 releases.