Here’s the latest on Sony’s $7.85 million settlement related to PlayStation digital game pricing.
Summary: Sony Interactive Entertainment has proposed or preliminarily approved a $7.85 million settlement in a U.S. class-action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices in digital PlayStation game sales between 2019 and 2023. Eligible US purchasers could receive PlayStation Network account credits distributed on a pro-rated basis, with final approval pending court decisions and any appeals. The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the suit to avoid continued litigation. [Sources indicate preliminary court actions and distribution details, with final approval hearings planned by the court.]
Who qualifies and how to claim: The settlement targets Americans who bought digital PlayStation games through the PlayStation Store within the covered window. Credits would be deposited to eligible class members’ PSN wallets, usable for purchases in the PS Store. If a class member’s PSN account is inactive, a process will exist to claim via an alternative method after contacting the settlement administrator. Exact eligibility and claim deadlines depend on court rulings and the final settlement order.
Current status and next steps: A court has granted preliminary approval, and a final approval hearing (to decide on final settlement terms, fees, and distribution) is scheduled or being set by the judge. Check local court notices or the settlement administrator for the most current dates and instructions.
Illustration: If you bought qualifying games on PSN between April 2019 and December 2023, you could see a credit added to your PSN wallet after final court approval, proportional to your eligible purchases.
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If you’d like, I can tailor this to your location (Santa Monica, CA) and check for any California-specific procedural steps or deadlines, or help you estimate potential credits based on typical claim ranges.
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