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Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action
legal-news21 days ago

Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action

Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement to resolve claims of antitrust violations by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. Eligible consumers who purchased digital games via the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 (meeting specific voucher and price-change criteria) may receive settlement benefits. The claim deadline is July 2, 2026 (proof of purchase required), with deactivated PSN accounts needing purchase info by August 27, 2026. No claim form is required for some distributions, and a final approval hearing is set for October 15, 2026. Sony has not admitted wrongdoing.

via Class Action Lawsuits|
#antitrust#class-action#digital-games
Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK
legal-news24 days ago

Sony to Issue $7.8M in PSN Credits After Settlement Gets Preliminary OK

A Northern District of California court granted preliminary approval to a $7.8 million PSN Digital Games class action settlement against Sony, with credits to eligible U.S. PSN purchasers of specific digital titles from 2019–2023. The credits will be awarded automatically via email, and a fairness hearing is set for October 15, 2026 to finalize the deal. The settlement covers game-specific vouchers from retailers and is separate from the ongoing PlayStation You Owe Us suit; eligibility and title list are on the settlement site.

via Kotaku|
#class-action#digital-games#legal-news
Sony PS6 Portable leak hints at backward compatibility and a digital-first library
technology1 month ago

Sony PS6 Portable leak hints at backward compatibility and a digital-first library

A new leak suggests Sony’s PS6 Portable will be a powerful handheld with an RDNA 5 GPU and a 6-core Zen 6 CPU, capable of native PS6, PS5, and PS4 games via the Canis APU, but likely requires digital versions since physical media isn’t expected to be supported. The PS6 and its portable companion are tipped for Fall 2027 with potentially lower prices, and Sony may continue to promote the PlayStation Portal for remote PS5 play.

via Notebookcheck|
#backward-compatibility#digital-games#ps5
Nintendo tests price split: digital Switch 2 games priced lower than physical
gaming2 months ago

Nintendo tests price split: digital Switch 2 games priced lower than physical

Nintendo announced it will charge different prices for first-party Switch 2 games depending on format, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: $60 digitally on the eShop versus $70 at retail on May 21. Previously, first‑party titles generally cost $70 no matter the format. Digital buyers get a discount, while physical purchasers pay more even though cartridges can function as download key cards, highlighting ongoing cost pressures in physical game production.

via Engadget|
#digital-games#gaming#nintendo
Nintendo trims digital Switch 2 game prices to align with physical editions
gaming2 months ago

Nintendo trims digital Switch 2 game prices to align with physical editions

Nintendo says digital Switch 2 titles will be priced lower than physical copies starting in May, with the digital version of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book listed at $59.99 versus $69.99 for the physical. The company says both formats offer the same game experience and that the price change reflects production and distribution costs, though regional pricing may vary (e.g., UK listings around £55.74). Other Switch 2 titles have shown mixed pricing (Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia at $69.99, Mario Kart World at $79.99). The Switch 2 launched with strong sales, but Nintendo has slowed production due to weakening US demand according to Bloomberg.

via The Verge|
#digital-games#gaming#nintendo
Switch 2 physical game prices rise above digital starting in May
business2 months ago

Switch 2 physical game prices rise above digital starting in May

Beginning in May, new Switch 2-first-party physical releases will cost more than their digital counterparts, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ($70 physical vs $60 digital). Nintendo says the difference reflects production and distribution costs, though retailers can set their own prices and it’s not yet clear if the premium will always be exactly $10. The change applies to new releases only; existing physical releases are not affected by this policy shift.

via Ars Technica|
#business#digital-games#nintendo
Sony tests regional dynamic pricing for PS digital games, sprinkling discounts but no panic yet
technology2 months ago

Sony tests regional dynamic pricing for PS digital games, sprinkling discounts but no panic yet

Sony is reportedly running a large‑scale A/B dynamic pricing experiment for PS digital games across 68 regions and about 150 titles since late 2025. Prices vary by user, with some titles showing discounts (e.g., Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök dropping to €69.99 from €79.99; WWE 2K25 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 down ~16–18%). The US and Japan appear out of the test, and Sony hasn’t commented yet. While this raises concerns about price transparency and potential hikes, there have been no observed increases so far, and the changes seem limited to the test group for now.

via Eurogamer.net|
#digital-games#dynamic-pricing#playstation-store
Nintendo Discontinues Switch Game Voucher Program
technology10 months ago

Nintendo Discontinues Switch Game Voucher Program

Nintendo will end its Switch game voucher program on January 30th, 2026, which allowed Switch Online members to save on digital game purchases. Although the program will no longer be available, existing vouchers will still expire one year after purchase. The program, introduced in 2019, offered savings on eligible games, but Nintendo has not announced any replacement cost-saving methods for future Switch 2 games. Additionally, Nintendo ended its My Nintendo Gold Points loyalty program earlier this year.

via The Verge|
#digital-games#discontinuation#nintendo