UK PlayStation Faces £2 Billion Lawsuit Over 'Monopolistic Margins'

Over 12.2 million UK PlayStation users have filed a £2 billion class-action lawsuit against Sony. Sony's monopolistic position and 30% commission are key issues.

Tue Mar 10 2026

UK PlayStation Faces £2 Billion Lawsuit Over 'Monopolistic Margins'

UK PlayStation users have filed a £2 billion (approximately 3.4 trillion KRW) class-action lawsuit against Sony. Consumer advocate Alex Neill claims that for about 10 years, Sony has blocked competition through exclusive sales via the PlayStation Store, imposing an excessive 30% margin on digital games and in-game purchases.

12.2 Million Potentially Eligible for Compensation; Sony Emphasizes 'Privacy'

The lawsuit includes approximately 12.2 million UK users who purchased digital PlayStation content over the past decade. If successful, each user is expected to receive around £162 (approximately 270,000 KRW) in compensation. Sony countered that its official store offers advantages for privacy protection and that sales revenue is reinvested into console development.

*Source: YouTube: BBC News (2026-03-10)*

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