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Title: Sony faces €435 Million lawsuit after digital-only push, as Dutch gamers Argue physical games were their last real choice to avoid the 30% "Sony tax"
Post by: Redaktion on July 15, 2026, 18:46:10
Sony faces a €435 million lawsuit in the Netherlands over claims that its digital-only strategy eliminates competition, resale options, and consumer ownership. Representing 1.7 million gamers, consumer group SM&C alleges Sony's market dominance and 30% commission inflate digital game prices and leave buyers dependent on the PlayStation Store.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-faces-EUR435-Million-lawsuit-after-digital-only-push-as-Dutch-gamers-Argue-physical-games-were-their-last-real-choice-to-avoid-the-30-Sony-tax.1343706.0.html