How to make purchases from PlayStation Store

How to make purchases from PlayStation Store

Find out how to purchase games, game content, subscriptions, and season passes from PlayStation™Store.

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.

  1. Go to PlayStation Store.
  2. Browse or use the search icon to find content.
  3. Read the store description carefully to check that you have the right edition, and for any requirements such as platform or PlayStation®Plus subscription.
  4. To make a purchase, select the content > Add to Cart (or Pre-order) and follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. Select the PlayStation Store icon on PlayStation App.
  2. Browse or use the search icon to find the content.
  3. Read the store description carefully to check that you have the right edition, and for any requirements such as platform or PlayStation Plus subscription.
  4. To make a purchase, select the content > Add to Cart (or Pre-order) and follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. Go to your Games home and select PlayStation Store.
  2. Search or scroll to find content.
  3. To make a purchase, select the price, accept the terms, and then select Order & Pay.
  4. To download, select the game you purchased in either PlayStation Store or Library, then select Download.
  1. From the home screen, go to PlayStation Store.
  2. Scroll down on the side menu to browse by content type. 
  3. To purchase, select your content > Add to Cart and complete the purchase flow.
  4. To download, select the game you purchased in either PlayStation Store or your Game Library, and then select Download.

Child accounts can only make purchases if spending limits have been set by the family manager. Child accounts can only purchase content with suitable age ratings.

PlayStation Store information

  • An account for PlayStation Network is required to use PlayStation Store services. For instructions on how to create an account, please refer to the guide below.
  • A payment card or wallet funds can be used to make purchases from PlayStation Store.

Types of content available on PlayStation Store

How to view PlayStation Store transaction history

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

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

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