Sony faces major UK legal challenge over PlayStation Store pricing
Sony is preparing to fight a £2 billion class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom linked to pricing on the PlayStation Store, according to a Financial Times report cited by CNBC TV18.
The case centres on allegations that millions of PlayStation users paid more than they should have for digital downloads bought through Sony’s online marketplace. The claim relates to purchases made via the PlayStation Store, where games and other digital content are sold directly to players.
As reported, the lawsuit argues that consumers were overcharged, raising questions about how prices are set and maintained on the platform. The legal action is framed as a class claim, meaning it is intended to cover a large group of affected customers rather than individual lawsuits filed separately.
The reported value of the case is £2 billion, making it one of the larger consumer-related actions connected to the video game industry in the UK. The allegations involve digital purchases, a segment that has become central to gaming businesses as more players choose downloads over physical discs.
Sony is expected to defend the claim, indicating it will contest the allegations made in the lawsuit. The Financial Times report said the company is set to fight the case, which concerns pricing for downloads sold on its PlayStation Store.
The development puts fresh attention on the way major technology and entertainment companies operate digital marketplaces, particularly platforms that combine hardware ecosystems with exclusive storefronts for software and in game content.
No further details on the legal arguments, timeline or next court steps were provided in the report cited by CNBC TV18. The case remains focused on whether PlayStation Store customers were overcharged and, if so, what compensation may be sought through the class action process.