'How much is PS4 online?': A cost and features breakdown of PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now

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A subscription for playing a PS4 online could cost you as little as 4.99 a month, depending on the particular plan you choose.

There are two online gaming subscriptions for the PS4: PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now which cost the same but offer different features.

PlayStation Now is a Netflix-like streaming gaming service and is a separate subscription service from PlayStation Plus.

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It's possible to own a PS4 and not have a subscription to PlayStation Plus, but if you're a serious gamer, you're unlikely to be satisfied with that arrangement.

For many people, the best part of having a PS4 is multiplayer gaming, and you need a PlayStation Plus subscription to be able to do that. But in addition to PlayStation Plus, there's also PlayStation Now. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: How to take full advantage of the iPhone's new dark modeSee Also:How to remove a credit card from your PS4, and edit or add other cards to make purchases from the PlayStation StoreHow to deactivate your primary PS4 console from Sony's website, so you can set a new PS4 as your primary device'Why won't my PS4 controller charge?': How to troubleshoot your controller in 4 waysSEE ALSO: 8 affordable PlayStation 4 accessories that'll help you make the most of your console

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