Sony to Pay $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit as Part of Game Voucher Settlement
Sony has reached a preliminary settlement of $7.85 million regarding allegations of monopolizing the digital game market. The lawsuit claims that Sony's actions forced consumers to pay inflated prices by limiting competition. Eligible PlayStation customers can claim a portion of the settlement, which will be distributed after a final approval hearing on October 15.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges that Sony unlawfully eliminated competition by ceasing the sale of game-specific vouchers.
- ▪Affected individuals must have purchased eligible digital games through the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023.
- ▪Up to 25% of the settlement will cover attorneys' fees and administrative costs, with the remainder distributed to class members.
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If you're a PlayStation customer who lives in the US, you may be eligible to claim part of an upcoming $7.85 million settlement payout. The case centers on an allegation that Sony "unlawfully eliminated competition and monopolized the market for [its] digital games" by no longer selling game-specific vouchers that let PlayStation owners buy digital games from different online shops.The class-action lawsuit Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment alleged that Sony's actions caused "consumers to pay more for certain digital games than they otherwise would have paid on the PlayStation Store." It alleges that this action is a violation of antitrust laws, as it forces PlayStation customers to buy from a single storefront at an inflated price.Put simply, the lawsuit alleges that Sony limited…
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