Sony, the Japanese entertainment conglomerate, is set to face a £2 billion (approximately $2.7 billion) collective action lawsuit commencing Tuesday in London. The company is accused of violating competition laws by allegedly overcharging millions of PlayStation users in the UK.

The claimants' website alleges that Sony has been "exploiting UK consumers" for nearly a decade by imposing excessive prices for digital PlayStation games and in-game content.

Consumer rights advocate Alex Neill, who is representing approximately 12.2 million users in the lawsuit, stated, "This case aims to put a stop to this conduct and secure compensation for affected consumers."

The PlayStation Store, Sony's official digital platform, is where players purchase classic Sony titles such as "Gran Turismo" and "God of War," as well as major releases from other studios like "Call of Duty," "Grand Theft Auto," and "Assassin's Creed."

The claimants argue that Sony holds a near-monopoly position concerning digital game sales for its consoles, enabling it to dictate pricing and charge game publishers a 30% commission on sales.

According to the claimants' figures, commission rates on more competitive PC game distribution platforms are lower, typically ranging from 12% to 20%.