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If you own a PS5 you could get a £122 refund from Sony as lawsuit goes to trial
- A UK class-action against Sony over PlayStation Store pricing has gone to trial, seeking billions in damages.
- The suit claims Sony breached competition law and maintains a monopoly on digital games sales.
- If the suit succeeds, affected customers could receive about £122 each, excluding interest.
- The trial is expected to last about 10 weeks, with a potential resolution by May.
- The campaign is led by consumer advocate Alex Neill and Milberg London LLP.
- Supporters say excessive and unfair prices are a result of pricing terms set by Sony for digital content.
- The case references industry-standard 30% commissions on digital game sales.
- If the plaintiffs win, Sony could be ordered to refund millions of customers.
- The article notes a parallel with Apple’s recent class-action ruling in the same area.
- Viewers can watch the trial live via the Competition Appeal Tribunal website.
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