US Congress investigates Sony's alleged anti-competitive tactics in Japan's gaming market.
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US Congress members have raised concerns about Sony's "monopoly" on the gaming market in Japan, alleging "blatant anti-competitive conduct" through exclusive deals and payments to game publishers. Two letters from lawmakers have been sent to the US Trade Representative and commerce secretary in response to these claims. The Republican letter alleges Sony signs deals designed to keep Japanese games from Microsoft's Xbox, which "may violate Japan's antitrust laws". Sony has not yet commented on the matter.
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