PlayStation Antitrust Settlement: File Your Claim Before the Deadline

Owners of PlayStation consoles who bought digital content may still be able to collect a share of a $7.85 million antitrust settlement, but the window to claim is closing. The settlement resolves a class action that accuses Sony of using its control over the PlayStation Store to keep prices high and limit competition in digital game sales.

Eligible buyers generally need to submit a claim through the official settlement website before the filing deadline. Missing that date usually means forfeiting any payout, so anyone who might qualify should not wait until the last day to act.

Payouts depend on how many people file and how the settlement fund is divided, so the amount any one person receives may be far smaller than the headline figure. Claim forms may ask for account details or purchase history, so it helps to have that information ready before starting.

Check the exact eligibility rules and the deadline on the settlement administrator's site rather than relying on secondhand summaries. Be wary of unsolicited messages offering to help with a claim for a fee or asking for your account password. Legitimate claim filings do not require either.