In the United Kingdom, Sony was accused of raising prices for PlayStation services; the lawsuit is valued at $2.7 billion.

Summary of the news item

A class action lawsuit has been filed in the United Kingdom against Sony on behalf of approximately 12.2 million PlayStation users. The plaintiffs claim that the company exploits its dominant position in the digital game and in‑game content distribution market and overcharges for purchases through the PlayStation Store. They seek compensation of £2 million (≈ $2.7 million).

Key details of the lawsuit
Parameter Information Period
Action period 19 Aug 2016 – 12 Feb 2026
Plaintiffs All UK residents who own a PlayStation and purchased digital games or in‑game content via the Store during that period
Participation mechanism “Opt‑out” – any user meeting the criteria is automatically considered a plaintiff
Expected compensation if successful ≈ £162 (≈ $217) per participant

Party positions
Plaintiff Sony has an “almost monopoly” on the PlayStation Store, allowing it to set inflated prices and retain a 30 % commission.
Sony Allowing downloads from third‑party stores could pose security and privacy risks. The digital sales commission offsets low console profit margins.

Related events
* The lawsuit is viewed as a “creative development” of an earlier class action against Apple heard in October that year.

* The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal found Apple abused its dominant position and imposed a £1.5 million (≈ $2 million) fine.

* In December, Apple appealed that decision.

Conclusion: Sony faces a major lawsuit over alleged price‑inflation of digital goods for PlayStation. If the court sides with the plaintiffs, the company could be required to pay roughly £2 million in damages and alter its pricing policy.