In a recent announcement, Sony has unveiled an array of new benefits for its PlayStation Plus members, which includes three-month trials to YouTube Premium, along with offers from partners such as DAZN, Audible, and Sony Pictures' Core. Additionally, PS Plus subscribers can expect discounts on gaming and audio from Sony Electronics, a two-month trial of Calm Premium, and a 5% discount when purchasing directly from PlayStation. However, the response from gamers has been mixed, with many claiming that these offers are not truly "perks," but rather attempts by Sony to funnel users into other subscriptions. Critics argue that calling free trials perks is a stretch and that the real benefits are lacking. Some fans have even suggested offering full Crunchy Roll Premium instead. The announcement has also reignited the disc backlash, with some social media users questioning whether physical discs are indeed "perks." Despite this, Sony's recent financial results show a 7% increase in monthly active users (MAUs) across the PlayStation platform, reaching a record high of 127 million accounts in September. The digital sales of first-party games accounted for 78% of game sales over the period, generating full revenue for Sony. Kirk McKeand, Contributor on IGN News, can be found on Twitter @MckKirk.