Sony Interactive Entertainment has been sued by nine million complainants who accuse the company of “overvaluing” PlayStation games, according to a report in Sky News. Users of the console maker have accused Sony of “deceiving people” with games and in-game purchases on its online store, the outlet added. The collective action is the result of the efforts of rights champion Alex Neill. The legal action claims that consumers have been charged more than £5 billion (Rs 4,71,25,85,06,250) over the past six years, says Sky News.
The complainants took into account all purchases made in the UK – games or add-on content – on their console or via the PlayStation Store since August 19, 2016. All these users will potentially be compensated, Sockets added.
Estimated losses for each class member are from £67 (Rs 6,317) to £ 562 (Rs 52,988) excluding interest.
The claimants argued that the gaming giant charged a 30% commission on every digital game or in-game purchase made through the PlayStation Store.
Sony has so far not responded to the allegations.
“This game is for Sony PlayStation. With this legal action, I support the millions of people in the UK who have unwittingly overcharged. We believe Sony has abused its position and defrauding her customers,” Ms Neill told Sky News.
She added: “Sony’s actions are leaving millions of people unable to pay, especially as we are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis and consumer purses are tightening. ever”.
