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Sony PlayStation players in the United States may be eligible for refunds following a preliminary settlement agreement approved in a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Sony monopolized the market by restricting third-party game...
The class-action lawsuit accuses Sony of anti-competitive practices by eliminating competition between retailers selling game-specific vouchers (GSVs). By removing these vouchers, Sony allegedly forced consumers to purchase games directly from the PS Store at potentially inflated prices.
The settlement covers purchases of over 100 games, including major titles such as *The Last of Us Remastered*, *God of War 3 Remastered*, and various *WWE 2K* and *NBA 2K* entries. A full list of eligible games is available here.
Eligible consumers have several options:
1. **Do Nothing:** Await a potential payout. 2. **File a Claim:** Ensure a refund if all criteria are met (deadline: July 2, 2026). 3. **Opt Out:** Retain the right to sue PlayStation independently (deadline: July 2, 2026).
The final approval hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Payouts are expected to be modest, likely in the range of $1-$3 per eligible purchase after legal fees.
You are eligible if you purchased specific digital games on the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, that previously had retail vouchers and experienced a price increase after the vouchers were discontinued.
Payouts are estimated to be in the range of $1-$3 per eligible game purchase after legal fees.
You can do nothing and await a potential payout, file a claim to ensure a refund, or opt out of the settlement to retain the right to sue PlayStation independently.
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