How to make purchases from PlayStation Store

Find out how to purchase games, add-ons, subscriptions, and season passes from PlayStation™Store.

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How to make purchases from PlayStation Store online

You can browse PlayStation Store content and make purchases online, on PlayStation®App, or on your PlayStation consoles.

Go to PlayStation Store.
Browse or use the search icon to find and select content.
You can select add-ons and season passes by scrolling down to the Add-Ons section.
Read the content description carefully to make sure you've selected the right edition. Also check the age rating, compatibility notices, and system requirements.
Select Add to Cart (or Pre-Order) and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.

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Content types

PS5 console: Make a purchase

Go to PlayStation Store.
Search or scroll to find and select content.
You can select add-ons and season passes by scrolling down to the Add-Ons section.
Read the content description carefully to make sure you've selected the right edition. Also check the age rating, compatibility notices, and system requirements.
Select the price, choose the right content edition, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.

To download, select the purchased content in either Game Library or PlayStation Store, and then select Download.

Download games and add-ons

Content types

PS4 console: Make a purchase

Go to PlayStation Store.
Search and select content, or scroll down on the side menu to browse by content type.
You can select add-ons and season passes by scrolling down to the Add-Ons section.
Read the content description carefully to make sure you've selected the right edition. Also check the age rating, compatibility notices, and system requirements.
Select Add to Cart (or Pre-Order) > Proceed to Checkout.

To download, select the purchased content in either Library or PlayStation Store, and then select Download.

Download games and add-ons

Content types

PlayStation App: Make a purchase

Select the PlayStation Store icon or the search icon.
Browse or search to find and select content.
You can select add-ons and season passes by scrolling down to the Add-Ons section.
Read the content description carefully to make sure you've selected the right edition. Also check the age rating, compatibility notices, and system requirements.

Select Add to Cart (or Pre-Order) and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.

Download games and add-ons

Content types

PlayStation App support

Activating Require Password at Checkout adds an extra layer of security to your account.

Set up "Require Password at Checkout"

Child accounts can only purchase content with suitable age ratings, and once spending limits are set by the family manager.

Set parental controls

Age ratings

PlayStation Store information

You need to have an account for PlayStation™Network to use PlayStation Store services.

Create an adult account

You can use an accepted payment method or your wallet funds to make purchases from PlayStation Store.

Accepted payment methods

Types of content available on PlayStation Store

Games, add-ons, pre-orders
This type of content needs to be downloaded.

Download games and add-ons

Pre-order content

In-game currency, consumables, skins
This content usually doesn’t require a download.*

Season passes
A bundle of content that may include future content releases. Any downloadable content included in a season pass needs to be individually downloaded.

Season pass guide

Subscriptions
Ongoing subscriptions give you access to content such as games and online multiplayer.

Subscribe to PlayStation Plus

*Some game skins, etc. may require a download.

How to view PlayStation Store transaction history

Visit the guides below to find out how to view your PlayStation Store purchase history, manage subscriptions such as PlayStation®Plus, and check your service list.

Check transaction history

Manage subscriptions

Checking your transaction history is helpful if you want to know whether a purchase was successful, or find the cause of any unfamiliar charges. If you find an unfamiliar charge, please visit the unauthorised transactions guide below.

Unauthorized transactions

If you’ve changed your mind about content you've just purchased on PlayStation Store, you may be able to request a refund.

To find out more, visit the guide below.

Request refund