# Dutch consumer group suing PlayStation argues the end of physical discs just proves its point: 'Sony alone decides what a game costs and even how long you are allowed to use it'

> As reported by WCCFtech, the Dutch consumer organization Stichting Massaschade & Consument now believes it has an even stronger case in its €400 million ($457 million) lawsuit against Sony over the 30% rate it charges…

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/dutch-consumer-group-suing-playstation-argues-the-end-of-physical-discs-just-proves-its-point-sony-alone-decides-what-a-game-costs-and-even-how-long-you-are-allowed-to-use-it/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a542e5427f875015d95cd0a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #apple #sony #playstation #steam
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