"The lawsuit dates back to 2023, involving Sony's decision to stop selling game-specific vouchers by third-party vendors, meaning the company would no longer allow the purchase of digital download cards from retailers like Amazon, GameStop, or Walmart, leaving Sony as the sole seller."
"Plaintiffs argue that the company violated federal antitrust law by eliminating competition for the sale of the game-specific vouchers, according to a press release by the plaintiffs' law firm."
"The preliminary settlement approved by a judge in the Northern District of California could provide $7.85 million distributed to those affected. According to court documents, around 4 million users were automatically enrolled in the class-action."
"Users who are U.S. residents and purchased at least one digital game between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, via the PlayStation Store may be eligible."
A class-action lawsuit against Sony PlayStation regarding the sale of game-specific vouchers has led to a preliminary settlement of $7.85 million. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, claims Sony violated antitrust laws by eliminating competition for digital download cards. Approximately 4 million users are automatically enrolled in the settlement, with eligibility based on purchases made between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Payments will be deposited into active PlayStation Network accounts, while deactivated profiles will require further action to claim payouts.
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