Overview
- The Competition Appeal Tribunal will open the hearing on March 10, with proceedings expected to run for about 10 weeks in London.
- The opt-out claim seeks nearly £2 billion on behalf of roughly 12.2 million UK users who bought digital games or in‑game items between August 19, 2016 and February 12, 2026.
- Eligible consumers could receive an estimated £162 each plus interest if the claim succeeds, with inclusion automatic unless they opt out.
- Claimants argue Sony holds a near monopoly over digital PlayStation content and uses a 30% commission that inflates prices paid by consumers.
- Sony’s defence cites security and privacy risks from third‑party stores and says commissions help offset low‑margin console sales, as the case follows a recent CAT finding against Apple that is under appeal.