PlatPrices Blog
PlayStation Store deal roundups, buying guides, trophy tips and PS Plus value — from the team that tracks PSN prices across every region, every day.
Guides
The Best PS5 Indie Games in 2026 (Ranked by Genre & Value)
The best PS5 indie games of 2026 ranked by genre, platinum difficulty, and value. From Hollow Knight and Hades II to Stray and Tunic -- plus how to buy each title for under $20.
PS Plus
Is PS Plus Worth It in 2026? An Honest Tier-by-Tier Verdict
PS Plus has three tiers and very different value propositions. Here is the honest, numbers-first breakdown of Essential vs Extra vs Premium — so you can decide which, if any, is worth your money in 2026.
Guides
Best PS5 Open World Games in 2026 (Ranked by Vibe)
The best PS5 open world games, ranked by vibe in 2026 — dense mythological action, vast RPGs, and atmospheric exploration — with live PS Store prices so you catch each one at its cheapest.
Trophy Hunting
Easiest Platinum Trophies on PS5 & PS4 (2026 Guide)
From short Ratalaika Indies to free PS Plus games, these are the easiest platinum trophies on PS5 and PS4 — plus how to find them at the lowest price possible.
Guides
The Best PS4 Games Still Worth Playing in 2026
The PS4 library spans thousands of titles, many now available for under $10. Here are the best PS4 games still worth playing in 2026 — including all-time classics — and how to find them cheap on PS5.
Guides
Best PS5 Horror Games to Play in 2026
The best PS5 horror games in 2026 span survival horror, psychological dread, action-horror spectacle, and co-op fear. This guide covers the top picks in each sub-genre, DualSense support notes, and how to catch genuine sale prices.
Guides
Best PS5 Co-op Games to Play With Friends in 2026
The best PS5 co-op games in 2026 for every group size and budget — couch split-screen, online multiplayer, two-player duos and four-player party picks, with live PS Store prices.
Trophy Hunting
What Is a Platinum Trophy? How PlayStation Trophies Work
A platinum trophy is PlayStation's highest in-game achievement, unlocking automatically once you earn every other trophy in a game. Here's how the whole system works — including points, levels, and rarity.
Guides
Best PS5 RPGs in 2026: Top Role-Playing Games (RPGs) to Play
The best PS5 RPGs of 2026 ranked by sub-genre — action RPGs, JRPGs, soulslikes, and CRPGs — with tips on how to buy each title cheaply and whether it's available on PS Plus.
Guides
How to Check PS Store Price History (So You Never Overpay)
The PS Store doesn't show you a game's price history — but PlatPrices does. Here's how to check any PSN game's full price chart and know whether today's deal is actually worth buying.
PS Plus
PS Plus Tiers Explained: What Essential, Extra & Premium Include
A clear feature-by-feature breakdown of the three PS Plus tiers — what Essential, Extra and Premium each include, what's different, and which one fits how you actually play.
Trophy Hunting
Fastest Platinum Trophies: Games You Can Plat in Under 5 Hours
Hunting a quick plat? These are the fastest platinum trophies on PS5 and PS4 — what makes a plat fast, the under-5-hour and under-1-hour tiers, and how to verify before buying.
