5 billion pounds was filed for Sony in England. More than 8 million PlayStation users are paid up to 500 pound compensation. The case was opened with Sony’s claim to unjust pricing and a monopoly on the PlayStation Store. If the court finds the plaintiffs right, everyone who uses PlayStation between 2016 and 2022 will have the right to receive compensation from Sony. Details in our news…
Sony can pay 500 pounds compensation to 8 million PlayStation users!
First of all, the case was opened by the Consumer Rights Campaign called PlayStation You Owe Us, and the leader Alex Neill is the consumer defender. If we look at the claims of the plaintiffs:
- Sony has created a monopoly on the PlayStation Store for digital games and additional content sales.
- This monopoly caused game prices to be determined higher than it should be.
- Sony, game developers and publishers by putting strict conditions prevented prices.
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According to the claim that Sony’s users have paid more than necessary money for years. Well, let’s come to the issue that concerns us. Who will be entitled to compensation? If the case is won, everyone who used PlayStation between 19 August 2016 and 19 August 2022 will be entitled to receive compensation automatically.
- The payment amount will vary between 67 and 562 pounds.
- There is no need to make any application to receive compensation, the appropriate users will automatically be included in the process.
When will the case be concluded?
Sony is currently expected to defend the case in court, and if the reconciliation is not reached, the case will be seen on March 2, 2026. The hearings are expected to last about 8 weeks. In this process, PlayStation users will try to prove that they have paid more money for years due to Sony’s price policies.
Do you think the PlayStation Store prices are really high? Is it a great victory for the players if Sony lost this case? You can write your opinions in the comments section below…
