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flag UK consumers sue Sony over alleged digital game price-fixing, seeking £162 per person.

flag A £2 billion UK class action lawsuit accuses Sony of overcharging 12.2 million PlayStation users for digital games since 2014, alleging its closed ecosystem and 30% commission led to unfair pricing. flag The case, set to begin March 10 at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, claims Sony’s dominance in digital game distribution exploited consumers, with potential payouts of £162 per person. flag Sony defends its model, citing security and cross-subsidization of low console prices. flag The case follows a 2023 UK ruling against Apple over App Store fees and reflects growing scrutiny of tech firms’ digital market power.

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