Sony fighting $2.7 billion UK lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices
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Sony is facing a $2.7 billion lawsuit in the UK alleging inflated prices for digital PlayStation games due to its store monopoly.Summary
Sony is currently defending against a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit in London, which claims the company exploited its “monopoly position” to artificially inflate prices for digital games and add-ons on the PlayStation Store. The lawsuit alleges that by restricting the sale of digital games and add-ons exclusively to its own PlayStation Store, Sony was able to charge higher prices compared to physical game copies. This case represents the latest in a series of mass consumer claims to be brought to trial in Britain, highlighting increasing scrutiny of large tech companies' market practices.
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