Sony Playstation Faces UK Suit Seeking Billions for Consumers

Sony Playstation is facing the prospect of a UK class action suit over allegations it “ripped” consumers off by overcharging for games and in-game purchases.

The lawsuit, filed at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, accuses the games console maker of abusing its market dominance by imposing unfair conditions on developers who then pass on “excessive and unfair” prices to consumers.

“The drive towards in-game purchases allows companies like Sony to profiteer and abuse their power because they have a captive audience,” Alex Neill, leading the claim, said. “Sony knows its customers are hooked once they are part of the PlayStation world ...