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Sony sued for £5bn for "ripping people off" on PlayStation Store

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Sony is being sued for £5bn, accused of “ripping people off” on its online store. The legal claim is led by ex-ma…
Sony is being sued for £5bn, accused of “ripping people off” on its online store.
The legal claim is led by ex-managing director of Which UK Alex Neill and was filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal last week.
It claims by charging a 30 percent commission on digital games and in-game purchases on the PlayStation Store, Sony is in breach of competition law.

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Sony is accused of abusing market power by imposing unfair terms and conditions on game developers and publishers, forcing prices up for consumers, reports Sky News.

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