Dutch consumer group suing PlayStation argues the end of physical discs just proves its point: 'Sony alone decides what a game costs and even how long you are allowed to use it'
A Dutch consumer group, Stichting Massaschade & Consument, is suing Sony for €400 million over its 30% PlayStation Store tax, arguing that the upcoming discontinuation of physical discs by 2028 will give Sony complete control over game pricing and usage. The group compares Sony's practices to those of Apple and Steam, highlighting concerns about consumer ownership and lack of alternatives.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Company: Valve
- Topic: Game Pricing
- Company: Epic Games
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Platform: PlayStation
- Topic: Digital Storefronts
- Game: PlayStation Store
- Topic: Antitrust Law
- Company: Stichting Massaschade & Consument
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