Sony PlayStation Faces $7.85 Million Class Action Settlement: Eligibility and Claims Explained
PlayStation users could get cash or wallet credits as $7.85 million class settlement advances - check who is eligible, how to claim and how much you may get
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A $7.85 million class action settlement involving Sony PlayStation is nearing resolution after a US court's preliminary approval. The lawsuit, stemming from Sony's 2019 decision to limit game purchases to its store, affects over 4.4 million users who made qualifying purchases between April 2019 and December 2023.
- 01Sony PlayStation's $7.85 million settlement has received preliminary court approval.
- 02Eligibility is limited to US residents who purchased specific game vouchers between April 2019 and December 2023.
- 03Over 4.4 million users are automatically included in the settlement.
- 04Compensation may be distributed as cash or digital wallet credits.
- 05A final hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026, to finalize the settlement.
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A long-standing legal dispute involving Sony PlayStation is progressing towards resolution with a $7.85 million class action settlement receiving preliminary approval from a US court. The lawsuit, filed in 2023, challenges Sony's decision to stop selling digital game download cards through third-party retailers, which allegedly limited competition and increased prices for gamers. The final hearing is set for October 15, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Eligibility for compensation is restricted to US residents who purchased qualifying game vouchers between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Over 4.4 million users are automatically included in the settlement, which may provide payouts through PlayStation Store digital wallets or by mail for those no longer active on the network. The exact compensation per person is yet to be determined, with up to 25% of the settlement fund allocated for attorneys' fees.
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This settlement could provide financial relief to gamers affected by Sony's pricing practices, potentially influencing future digital game sales strategies.
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