Sony
Per Person
$55
Total Fund
$3.75 million
Deadline
Dec 7, 2017
Filed
Jan 1, 2016
Plaintiffs alleged Sony improperly removed advertised console functionality after purchase. Consumers argued software updates eliminated valuable features relied upon by certain users. Sony denied wrongdoing while agreeing to compensate qualifying console owners. Many approved claimants reportedly received payments near $55.
Consumers who purchased original PlayStation 3 consoles advertising Linux “Other OS” functionality qualified for compensation. Eligible owners later lost that feature following Sony firmware updates. Consumers generally needed console serial numbers or proof of ownership. U.S. purchasers of affected PS3 systems during covered periods became eligible.