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PlayStation gamers could get a share of $8 million in a class action settlement — here’s how to know if you’re eligible, and why you shouldn’t expect a big payout
Sony is distributing nearly $8 million to US PlayStation gamers as part of a class action settlement over its digital game sales practices between April 2019 and December 2023. The lawsuit alleged Sony monopolized the market by limiting third-party retailers' ability to sell PlayStation game vouchers. Eligible customers who purchased covered digital games will receive an automatic payout, though individual amounts are expected to be small after legal fees.
US PlayStation players could be due payout as court agrees class-action settlement of $7.8 million
US PlayStation players may receive a collective $7.85 million in refunds following a preliminary approval of a class-action settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against Sony. The lawsuit accused Sony of monopolizing the market for digital games through its closed PlayStation Network store. Players who purchased digital games between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, may be eligible for compensation, with a final hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026.