PlayStation faces legal action in UK over ‘rip-off’ pricing for games


Led by consumer rights champion Alex Neill, the claim accuses Sony of abusing its market-dominant position to impose unfair terms and conditions on game developers and publishers. — AFP

LONDON: Millions of Sony PlayStation customers in the UK could claim a share of up to £5bil (RM26.39bil) in damages if a new legal claim filed against the gaming giant is successful.

A collective action brought against the company at the Competition Appeal Tribunal accuses it of “ripping off” customers with overpriced digital games and in-game purchases.

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