# Sony PlayStation Store Settlement: $7.85 Million Payout

US PlayStation users can claim part of the settlement.

- **Source:** [CNET](https://brifing.si/source/ce507de7-7f24-4ff4-ab6d-7635abcc095a)
- **Published:** 2026-05-04
- **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business)
- **Original article:** <https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-playstation-store-settlement-what-to-know/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8f8991bb-c75e-46aa-80cd-77ee3f93331d

## Settlement Details

Sony has agreed to pay $7.85 million in a settlement over antitrust allegations related to the PlayStation Store. The payment will be credited to US users’ PlayStation Network wallets.

## Origin of the Lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges that Sony stifled competition by discontinuing game-specific vouchers sold on other platforms, leading to artificially inflated prices for digital games.

## Settlement Process

The settlement payment is subject to final court approval. After deducting attorney fees and administrative costs, the remaining funds will be distributed equally among eligible users.

## Who Can Claim?

US residents who purchased digital games from the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023, are automatically included in the settlement class.

## Deactivated Account Holders

Users who deactivated their PlayStation Network accounts can receive cash payments by submitting qualifying purchase information to the specified email address.

## Significance of the Settlement

This settlement is seen as a crucial step in protecting competition in digital marketplaces and ensuring consumer rights.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-playstation-store-settlement-what-to-know/ — 

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