Gaming
Proposed PlayStation Store settlement could offer account credit to some players
A US judge has reportedly granted preliminary approval to a proposed settlement over digital PlayStation Store purchases.
A proposed $7.85 million settlement in Caccuri, et al. v. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC could leave some PlayStation customers with PlayStation Network account credit. A California judge has reportedly given the agreement preliminary approval, though the court must still approve it in full.
The case concerns claims that Sony restricted price competition for digital games on the PlayStation Store after third-party retailers could no longer sell download codes redeemable through the store.
Purchases made between 2019 and 2023
Players who bought an eligible digital game from the PlayStation Store between 1 April 2019 and 31 December 2023 may fall within the settlement group. Sources describe the eligible-games list as covering more than 100 titles.
Any compensation would reportedly be issued as PlayStation Network account credit. An equivalent payment may be available to people whose accounts have been deactivated.
Sony would not admit wrongdoing under the proposed agreement, according to reports. If the court grants final approval, the claims would be dismissed permanently.