PlayStation gamers could get a share of $8 million in a class action settlement heres how to know if youre eligible, and why you shouldnt expect
a big payout

Date:
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Sony is paying out a share of almost $8 million to PlayStation owners in the US as part of a settlement.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sony is paying out almost $8 million to PlayStation gamers in the US It's part of a settlement over its digital games sales from April 2019 until the end of 2023 You should get a payout automatically, unless your PSN account has been closed Sony is paying out a share of almost $8 million to PlayStation owners in the US as part of a settlement it has reached in a class action lawsuit in California regarding its digital games sales practices. Getting your payout should be easy, but dont expect much to hit your bank account.

The lawsuit alleged that Sony violated US federal antitrust law and some
state laws when it unlawfully eliminated competition and monopolized the market for Sony digital games by limiting third-party retailers' ability to sell PlayStation game vouchers meaning they could only buy digital games on Sonys own digital store. The suit was originally settled back in 2024, but some hitches in the approval process have meant a new agreement has only recently been reached. In this deal, Sony doesnt admit any wrongdoing, but it does agree to provide claimants a share of $7,850,000. Latest Videos From You may like PlayStation users in the UK could be collectively awarded billions
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Assuming it passes through the fairness hearing in October this year, you should get your payout sometime after then.

Below you can find out if youre eligible, how to make a claim if your PSN account has been closed, and how to opt out of the settlement if you want to. (Image credit: Sony) How much will my payout be? A payout of nearly $8
million seems big, but after legal fees are taken out and its spread across every eligible PlayStation customer, you might be lucky to get a couple of bucks. Its better than nothing, but this isnt your big payday, unfortunately.

The fine should ideally be more of a deterrent to Sony from taking similar actions in the future, though $8 million doesnt seem like even the hardest slap on the wrist, considering PlayStation's operating profits were $2.9 billion for last year. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
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us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. How do I find out if Im eligible and get my payout? Youre eligible for a settlement payout if you bought any of the covered digital games from the PlayStation Network between April 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. You can find the full official list here, but it includes games like Dragon Quest Builders , NieR: Automata , FIFA 17 , Star Wars Battlefront ,
The Last Of Us Remastered , and plenty more so its probably quite likely you bought at least one title from this selection.

If you have, then you should already be included in the settlement automatically. When Sony eventually pays up, youll get your share of the settlement deposited into the payment account linked to your PSN account. (Image credit: PlayStation) The difficult part will be if youve closed your PSN account or dont have access to it for some other reason. Youll instead need to find proof youve purchased one of these games manually and then contact the PSN settlement team. You can call them at (877) 777-9145, email using [email protected] , or send a letter (with your proof of purchase and your current address) to PSN Digital Game Settlement, P.O.
Box 17304, Milwaukee, WI 5321. The deadline for these manual approaches is August 27, 2026. What to read next Nintendo fans are suing over tariff price hikes refunds in the US Tell us about your gaming habits and you could win a $300 / 250 Amazon voucher Sony is reportedly testing dynamic pricing on its PlayStation storefront that changes the price tag of over 190 games Why would I want to opt out, and how can I do it? The two main reasons you may want to opt out of the settlement deal are if you have a moral objection to the outcome or if you plan to take Sony to court over the same issue yourself.

By taking the payout, you agree not to sue Sony in the future for this
matter.

If you decide you want to opt out, you must do so in writing by July 2, 2026, with full details on that outlined in point 11 on the official notice of
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