PlayStation Antitrust Scrutiny Expands

Sony’s PlayStation strategy is facing growing legal scrutiny worldwide. A new PYMNTS/CPI report highlights cases and consumer actions across five jurisdictions: the U.K., U.S., Netherlands, Mexico and Portugal. The challenges focus on Sony’s control of the PlayStation Store, particularly its decision to prevent third-party retailers from selling digital game codes. Critics argue that this limits competition and can lead to higher prices. 
This expands last month’s backlash over physical games into a broader debate over digital ownership, consumer choice and competition in closed gaming ecosystems. Another reminder why physical must! remain.


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