Sony Fined by French Authorities

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02 January 2024 19:03

The French antitrust regulator Autorité de la Concurrence has imposed a €13.5 million fine on Sony, alleging that the company abused its dominant market position by limiting third-party PlayStation 4 controllers. The regulator's investigation, prompted by a complaint from controller manufacturer Subsonic, revealed that Sony implemented anti-counterfeiting measures in November 2015, leading to frequent disconnection issues for third-party controllers during system updates.

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Sony Fined by French Authorities

Drama

02 January 2024 19:03

Tags: Sony

The French antitrust regulator Autorité de la Concurrence has imposed a €13.5 million fine on Sony, alleging that the company abused its dominant market position by limiting third-party PlayStation 4 controllers. The regulator's investigation, prompted by a complaint from controller manufacturer Subsonic, revealed that Sony implemented anti-counterfeiting measures in November 2015, leading to frequent disconnection issues for third-party controllers during system updates.

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