US EditionWhat to Know About Sony's $7.8 Million PlayStation Digital Store Settlement
The deal would provide cash-value PlayStation Network credits to qualifying buyers, while more than 100 game titles are covered in the proposed payout.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment reached a $7.85 million settlement to resolve an antitrust class-action lawsuit, which the Northern District in California preliminarily approved. Sony denies any wrongdoing.
- Plaintiffs allege Sony violated antitrust laws by blocking third-party retailers from selling digital download codes between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, forcing consumers to pay higher prices.
- More than 4.4 million potential class members who purchased titles including 'The Last of Us' and 'Call of Duty: Classic' could receive compensation in the form of PlayStation Network account credits.
- Affected users have until July 2, 2026, to exclude themselves from the settlement or object to its terms; doing nothing means waiving the right to sue Sony over these issues.
- A fairness hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026, where the court will determine final approval and how settlement funds will be distributed among eligible class members.
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What to know about Sony's $7.8 million PlayStation digital store settlement
Did you buy games like "The Last of Us" or "Call of Duty: Origins" from the PlayStation store? Here's what to know about Sony's $7.8 million settlement. (AdobeStock)
Sony PlayStation users in the United States could receive a refund after preliminary approval of an agreement related to a collective suit filed in 2023 for purchases of digital video games.The lawsuit accuses Sony of having monopolized the digital gaming market by selling certain titles exclusively through the PlayStation Store, which would have caused consumers to pay higher prices.According to a statement released by Saveri Law Firm LLP, the …
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