In recent months, a conflict has arisen between the United Kingdom and the PlayStation Online Store, as players complain that some of its prices are too high, something that is not an exaggeration, since discounts are not offered in most countries of the world. Really interesting when they announce the supposed offer. That led to a lawsuit that was filed in August 2022And which has just been approved by the concerned authorities.
The plaintiffs argued that the Japanese company used its near-monopoly rights to sell digital games and DLC expansions for consoles. play station To enforce strict terms and conditions on game developers and publishers. This means that these terms allow the company to set the price of its digital content and charge a 30% commission for each purchase.
apparently, sony tried to have the claim dismissed, arguing that the case would be meaningless in some cases, but on Tuesday, November 21, the UK Competition Court of Appeal upheld the campaign brought by millions of consumer complaints. That brings us to a figure of £5 billion, or $6.27 billion, to be split between the victims and each of them compensated.
Here is what is referred to by Alex took it:
It is significant that the Competition Court recognized that Sony had to explain its actions by ordering the trial. With this action we are trying to put an end to this illegal behavior and ensure compensation to customers.
In conclusion, compensation includes anyone who resides in the UK and who purchased the games or DLC PlayStation Store Between August 19, 2016 and August 19, 2022, unless a particular user decides to opt out. The resolution won’t come anytime soon, but it’s expected to be something positive for those who have filed lawsuits in at least two years.
Through: VGC
Editor’s note: The truth is, I hate the way PlayStation puts its prices in dollars in Latin America and I wish there was a rule so they could identify them in every store. But that seems far from happening in this era.
