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\nSony is reportedly discontinuing PS Plus retail cards from stores ahead of the launch of its revamped subscription service.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe cards have been available to top up PS Plus membership for one, three, or 12 months, but as spotted by Polish site XGP<\/a> they’re no longer available. <\/p>\n

\nThe move coincides with the launch of Sony’s new subscription service this week, which has multiple price tiers – making the old retail cards somewhat obsolete.\n<\/p>\n

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Sony is reportedly discontinuing PS Plus retail cards from stores ahead of the launch of its revamped subscription service. The cards have been available to top up PS Plus membership for one, three, or 12 months, but as spotted by Polish site XGP they’re no longer available. The move coincides with the launch of Sony’s new subscription service this week, which has multiple price tiers – making the old retail cards somewhat obsolete. 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