GoKawiilSony's $7.85M PlayStation antitrust settlement gains preliminary court approval
A proposed $7.85 million settlement in Caccuri v. Sony Interactive Entertainment has won preliminary court approval after being rejected twice, most recently in July 2025 over unclear recovery estimates. The suit accused Sony of monopolizing digital game sales by ending game-specific vouchers that once let PlayStation owners buy titles from rival retailers, forcing them toward the PlayStation Store. Sony denies wrongdoing, and no court has ruled it broke any law, but a final approval hearing is set for Oct. 15.
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The case tests how console makers can legally control digital distribution of games, a growing revenue stream as physical media declines. If finalized, eligible US PlayStation customers could receive compensation for allegedly inflated prices, and the ruling could influence how platforms structure exclusivity and voucher systems going forward.
- Settlement covers claims Sony blocked cross-platform digital game purchases via vouchers.
- Court rejected the deal twice before granting preliminary approval this time.
- Final hearing on Oct. 15 will decide fund distribution and attorney fees, up to 25%.
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