Sony could face £5bn in legal claims over PlayStation game charges

UK consumer champion files collective redress case alleging the company has been abusing its market dominance

Sony has been overcharging PlayStation gamers for six years, a new legal claim alleges, and could be forced to pay almost 5bn in damages if the claim succeeds.

According to Alex Neill, the consumer champion who has filed the case with the UK's competition appeal tribunal, Sony has been abusing its dominance in the British market to impose unfair terms and conditions on the PlayStation Store, where it sells digital games, downloadable content and subscriptions.