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Dutch Consumers Sue Sony Over 47% Digital Game Markup

6/27/2025

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A collective lawsuit has been launched by the Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument against Sony, accusing the gaming giant of exploiting 1.7 million PlayStation owners. They argue that digital games are priced an astonishing 47% higher than their physical counterparts. With a hearing on the horizon, the stakes for consumers and competition are high.

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Story summary

A collective lawsuit has been launched by the Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument against Sony, accusing the gaming giant of exploiting 1.7 million PlayStation owners. They argue that digital games are priced an astonishing 47% higher than their physical counterparts. With a hearing on the horizon, the stakes for consumers and competition are high.