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In a significant development for U.S. gamers, Sony has agreed to a $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that could provide compensatory PlayStation Network (PSN) credits to millions of users. This legal decision stems from Sony’s controversial choice to cease the sale of digital game vouchers through retail channels, a move that many consumers felt restricted their purchasing flexibility.

In a recent development, Sony Interactive Entertainment will pay $7.8 million to users of the PlayStation Network as part of a settlement from a class action lawsuit concerning its digital game sales practices. This preliminary settlement was approved by a judge, paving the way for compensation to eligible PlayStation users. As first reported by Kotaku, the lawsuit has been a focal point of contention for several years, with claims that Sony engaged in anti-competitive practices.