Sony Penalized in France for Restricting Third-Party PS4 Controller Competition
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Sony has been fined 13.5 million euros by France's antitrust regulator for abusing its market position regarding PlayStation 4 controllers. The company implemented technical measures that disrupted third-party controllers and restricted rival companies from its licensing program, damaging competitors' brand image and market opportunities. Sony has not responded to the fine.
Topics:technology##antitrust#business-and-finance#frenchregulator#playstation4#sonyfine#thirdpartycontrollers
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