Dutch consumer group Massaschade & Consument has filed a lawsuit against Sony, which accuses the company of abusing its market-leading position to keep prices high on the PlayStation Store. The consumer group argues that Sony charges much more for digital games on average in the PlayStation Store than it does for physical games.
Sony has faced legal action in the past involving the PlayStation Store, including a £5 billion lawsuit that alleged PlayStation's terms and conditions for developers and publishers that sell games on its platforms were in breach of competition law in 2022. In 2023, Sony faced a $7.9 billion class action lawsuit over its PlayStation Store practices, which alleged that the company was overcharging customers and "abusing its dominant position" in the gaming market. Two years later, Sony is now dealing with a lawsuit in 2025 that places the PlayStation Store under legal scrutiny once more.
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In the new lawsuit against Sony, Massaschade & Consument argues that digital games on the PlayStation Store cost 47% more than physical versions, despite the costs of publishing and distribution...
