US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users are overcharged for games

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaMarch 2, 2026 at 09:08 PM

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A £2 billion (US$2.68 billion) class action lawsuit has been filed in the UK against Sony, alleging that PlayStation users are being overcharged for digital games on the PlayStation Store. Consumer advocate Alex Neill is bringing the case on behalf of approximately 12.2 million gamers. The antitrust claim, which accuses Sony of imposing "excessive and unfair" charges, is scheduled to be heard by the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London starting next week. The lawsuit centers on the shift from physical game discs to predominantly digital downloads, particularly with the latest PS5 console, which has sold over 90 million units since 2020. The plaintiffs argue that Sony's market dominance allows them to unfairly inflate prices for consumers.

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