PlayStation Overview Notes

1.  What Is PlayStation?

-   PlayStation is a gaming brand by Sony.

-   Includes consoles (PS1–PS5), services, accessories, and exclusive

    games.

2.  PlayStation Plus Subscriptions A. Essential:

-   Monthly free games

-   Online multiplayer

-   Cloud saves

-   Exclusive discounts

B. Extra: - Everything in Essential - Game Catalog (PS4 + PS5 games) -

Ubisoft+ Classics

C. Premium: - Everything in Extra - PS1/PS2/PSP Classics Catalog - Cloud

game streaming - Time-limited game trials

3.  Exclusives (Examples)

-   God of War

-   Uncharted

-   The Last of Us

-   Horizon Zero Dawn

-   Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart

-   Demon’s Souls Remake

-   Returnal

-   Stellar Blade

4.  Why Exclusives Matter

-   Strengthen PlayStation brand

-   Show technical power of PS5 (SSD, DualSense, graphics)

-   First‑party studios create high‑quality titles

5.  Pros & Cons Pros:

-   Huge game library with Extra/Premium

-   Access to classic PS1/PS2/PSP games

-   Online multiplayer

-   High-quality exclusive titles

Cons: - PS4 game additions will slow after 2026 - Streaming quality

depends on internet - Premium tier cost is higher