PlayStation Owners Could Receive Compensation
PlayStation is facing a massive lawsuit over the prices of games on the PlayStation Store. If the lawsuit is successful, PlayStation owners could be entitled to a whopping £6 billion payout. Not only that, but it could also lead to lower game prices in the future.
Lawsuit Claims Sony Artificially Inflated Prices
A lawsuit set up on behalf of UK PlayStation owners alleges that Sony artificially inflated the prices on the PlayStation Store. The suit claims that Sony's dominant position in the industry allowed it to secure exclusive games for PlayStation, making it the only storefront selling these games.
Court Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
Sony's lawyers argued that the case was flawed, but the Competition Appeal Tribunal has allowed the lawsuit to go ahead. The original claim for £5 billion has now been inflated to £6.3 billion.
Potential Compensation for PlayStation Owners
If Sony loses the court case, everyone who made purchases via the PlayStation Store before the lawsuit was filed in 2022 could be eligible for compensation. In a similar lawsuit in 2015, Sony had to offer compensation to PS Vita owners, and it is likely that a similar outcome could occur if this lawsuit is successful.
Could Lead to Lower Game Prices in the Future
If the lawsuit is successful, PlayStation may be forced to reduce the price of its exclusive games on the PS Store in the future. This could be a win for gamers who have been looking for more affordable options.
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