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Sony faces UK lawsuit over PlayStation store fees

Key Points
  • Sony may have to repay billions to UK consumers over PlayStation store fees.
  • The company is accused of breaching competition law by charging a 30% fee on digital purchases.
  • A lawsuit representing an estimated 12.2 million consumers begins next week.

Japanese company Sony, which manufactures PlayStation, may be forced to repay billions to British consumers, according to reports. Sony is accused of breaching UK competition law. The lawsuit reportedly demands nearly 25 billion kronor from the electronics giant.

Sony is accused of exploiting its dominant market position, including by charging a 30 percent fee on digital purchases made in the company's PlayStation store. 2 million consumers. The trial begins next week.

The case aims to end that behavior and secure compensation for those affected

Alex Neill, Representative of an estimated 12.2 million consumers

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