Will PlayStation games get cheaper?
A lawsuit filed against Sony's PlayStation Store could result in lower prices for digital releases of games.
A class lawsuit has been filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment on behalf of consumers, in which the plaintiffs allege that the offering of certain PS4 and PS5 games only in digital form and exclusively on the PlayStation Store is an example of unfair sales practices. It is said to be an unfair practice because these games can only be purchased through the PlayStation Store and not through Amazon, Walmart and the like, which would mean that Sony has a monopoly. This means that it can charge higher prices for these games than for games in physical form (optical media) sold by others, and an analysis carried out by the plaintiffs allegedly showed that games released exclusively in digital form are, on average, as much as 175% more expensive than those on optical discs.
If the plaintiffs are successful in court, it could mean that the prices of the games Sony offers for download will be reduced, and they will also be available elsewhere than just the PlayStation Store.
Source: TechRadar
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