SONY RAISES PLAYSTATION PLUS SHORT-TERM PRICES
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Sony is increasing prices for short-term PlayStation Plus subscriptions starting May 20th, citing market conditions. One-month subscriptions jump to $10.99 USD, while three-month plans reach $27.99 USD.
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