PlayStation Agrees To Pay Out $7.85 Million Settlement: Who Qualifies
Summary
Sony agreed to pay $7.85 million to settle a lawsuit about how it sold digital PlayStation games. The lawsuit said Sony stopped other stores from selling game codes, which made prices higher for buyers. Eligible PlayStation users in the U.S. who bought digital games since 2019 may get money back as store credit.Key Facts
- Sony stopped third-party retailers like Amazon and Walmart from selling PlayStation game download codes in 2019.
- This move made the PlayStation Store the only place to buy many digital games.
- A lawsuit claimed this limited competition and led to higher prices, but Sony denied breaking any laws.
- Sony agreed to pay $7.85 million to settle the case and avoid more legal actions.
- About 4 million U.S. PlayStation users who bought digital games between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, qualify for the payout.
- Most eligible users will receive settlement credits automatically in their PlayStation wallets.
- Users with closed accounts must apply and prove purchases by emailing the settlement administrator.
- Users can opt out of the settlement by July 2, 2026, if they want to keep the right to sue Sony separately.
- A final approval hearing for the settlement is expected later this year before payments are made.
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