France: Competition Authority investigation into Sony over alleged abuse of dominance in the market for the supply of video game controllers for PS4
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Dec 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Competition Authority ruling imposing a EUR 13.5 million fine on Sony for abuse of dominant position in the market for the supply of video game controllers for PS4
On 20 December 2023, the Competition Authority of France issued its ruling imposing a fine of EUR 13.5 million on Sony for abusing its dominant position in the market for PlayStation 4 (PS4) video game controllers. The Competition Authority opened …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority