Because of the exploitation .. “PlayStation” is required to pay compensation estimated at 6 billion dollars

Japanese company Sony is facing a public lawsuit over its “consumer exploitation” of the world’s most popular gaming device, the PlayStation.

According to Sky News, the Sony PlayStation Corporation is facing a case for compensation estimated at $ 6 billion, because it “exploited” consumers by forcing them to pay high amounts to purchase electronic games, or by activating updates in the game.

The lawsuit is a class action lawsuit against the game company, brought by a woman named Alex Neal, which has succeeded in garnering millions of supporters, accusing the company of violating competition law by using its market power to impose unfair terms and conditions on game developers and publishers, driving up prices for consumers.

The company allegedly “stealed people” by charging a 30 percent commission on every digital game and in-game purchase made through the PlayStation Store.

Consumers have also been overcharged for their digital games purchases of up to $6 billion over the past six years, the lawsuit said.

According to the lawsuit filed in Friday’s court, anyone in Britain who has purchased digital games or additional content on their console or via the PlayStation Store since August 19, 2016, is included in the claim and is likely to be eligible for compensation.

Estimated damages per member of the covered class range from $80 to $660, excluding interest.

(Sky News Arabia)