Launched on June 29, 2010 specifically for the Sony gaming platforms PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Plus is a paid PlayStation Network subscription service that provides users access to premium features.
The features include the ability to have game patches and system software updated download automatically to the console, early or exclusive access to some betas and demos, full game trials, and regular store discounts.
As part of the subscription, members are given six games every month, typically two for each platform and a 3GB of internet storage space for up to 1,000 saved game files. Users may opt for a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription.
Membership in the PlayStation Plus service includes access to a rolling selection of games. New titles are made every month, while older games are withdrawn from the collection. Members can keep all of the games in the collection as long as they are members of the PlayStation Plus.
If their membership to PlayStation Plus expires, the games will become locked and unplayable. However, once the membership is renewed, the games will be unlocked again and will become playable. The longer a user is a member of the PlayStation Plus, the larger his game collection will be.