Sony faces a $2.7 billion antitrust lawsuit in the UK

"A class action case for about 12.2 million users argues that Sony "occupies a dominant position in relation to the digital distribution of PlayStation games and in-game content and that it has been unfairly charging its UK customers too much for digital games and in-game content purchased through the PlayStation Store.""

"It argues that Sony "has a near monopoly" on add-on content and digital games through the PlayStation store, allowing it to set the prices and take a 30 percent commission."

"The class action encompasses anyone in the UK who owned a PlayStation console and purchased digital games or made in-game purchases through the PlayStation store between August 19, 2016 and February 12, 2026. It's being run as an opt-out lawsuit, so anyone meeting the criteria can qualify without taking any action."

A class action lawsuit in the UK targets Sony for allegedly abusing its dominant market position in digital game distribution through the PlayStation Store. The case covers approximately 12.2 million users who purchased digital games or in-game content between August 2016 and February 2026. The lawsuit claims Sony maintains a near-monopoly on add-on content and digital games, enabling it to impose unfair pricing and collect a 30% commission. Potential compensation per user could reach approximately £162. Sony defends its practices by citing security and privacy concerns with third-party downloads and argues the digital commission compensates for minimal console profit margins. This lawsuit follows a similar successful case against Apple in October, where the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal found Apple guilty of abusing its dominant position.

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