Global mega-brand PlayStation has been rapped over misleading advertising, leading to customer refunds and a switch in advertising.
The US Federal Trade Commission settled with Sony Computer Entertainment over claims that the giant had been misleading in claims made in late 2011 and 2012 surrounding the connectivity of its Vita device.
The FTA said Sony claimed that the pocket-sized console would enable consumers to play their PlayStation 3 games via remote play, and that they could engage in cross-platform play by starting a game on a PS3 and then continuing it on the go, right where they left off, on a PS Vita.
However the FTA alleged the claims were misleading.
As a result of the settlement, Sony will not be able to make misleading statements about the Vita in the future, and it has offered partial refunds to customers who bought the Vita.
PlayStation was ordered to provide consumers who bought a PS Vita gaming console before June 1 in 2012 either a $25 cash or credit refund, or a $50 merchandise voucher for select video games.
It is unclear at this stage whether the US action will have an effect on PlayStation Australia, which did not respond to a request for comment.
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