"A 2 billion class action will claim that millions of PlayStation users in the UK are overcharged for games on the console in the latest legal challenge against technology firms' market dominance. The case, brought by consumer champion Alex Neill on behalf of an estimated 12.2 million gamers, accuses Sony of levying excessive and unfair charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store."
"PlayStation games were originally supplied on discs when the console launched in the UK in 1995, but most are now downloaded for the latest PS5 model. The PS5 has sold more than 90 million units since its release in 2020, becoming one of the top 10 best-selling games consoles."
"The case claims Sony has unfairly profited from the shift to digital, which has been driven by changing consumer preferences and faster internet connections. Sony has told the court that its distribution model is justified."
A major antitrust case against Sony will be heard by the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London, representing approximately 12.2 million UK PlayStation gamers. Consumer champion Alex Neill brought the class action lawsuit claiming Sony levied excessive and unfair charges on PlayStation Store downloads. The case highlights how Sony profited from the industry shift toward digital distribution, driven by consumer preferences and improved internet connectivity. PlayStation games transitioned from disc-based sales when the console launched in 1995 to predominantly digital downloads for the PS5 model. The PS5, released in 2020, has sold over 90 million units globally and ranks among the top 10 best-selling consoles. Sony's cheapest PS5 model lacks a disc drive, while the standard version retains physical media options. Sony argues its distribution model is justified, though the tribunal will determine if pricing practices constitute unfair market dominance.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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