PS Plus Black Friday 2024 Discount Controversy
A number of gamers eagerly awaiting the PS Plus Black Friday 2024 discount were disappointed to find that the offer was not available to them. Reports indicate that Sony has been shifting towards personalized offers tailored to individual players, resulting in discounts being offered inconsistently. This has caused frustration among players who feel left out during one of the biggest promotional events of the year.
PS Plus Black Friday 2024 Discount Explained
Sony announced on the PS Blog that new players are eligible for a 30% discount on any 12-month PS Plus membership plan. Existing players can also receive a discount by upgrading from Essential to Extra/Premium, or from Extra to Premium. However, existing Premium members who do not have an upgrade option available to them have been entered into a lottery system for discounts.
Reports on Reddit suggest that existing subscribers are receiving varying discounts when extending or renewing their current memberships. Some users have reported not being offered any discount at all. As an Essential member, I personally see a 30% discount when upgrading to Premium, and a 25% discount when upgrading to Extra. However, I would have to pay the full price if I simply wanted to extend my current plan.
While this situation is frustrating for many players, Sony has a history of offering random discounts. The recent push towards personalized promotions has only made these inconsistencies more noticeable.