PS Vita early adopters should be expecting a notice from Sony now that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found the company guilty of “deceptive acts or practices” when it came to advertising the handheld console during its launch. Those that purchased a PS Vita prior to June 1, 2012 will be eligible for either a $25 check or PSN credit or a $50 voucher towards a selection of merchandise, video games and/or services. According to the FTC, Sony will notice consumers via email once the settlement has been finalized by the Commission.
The FTC is alleging that Sony’s claims that the Vita is able to access PlayStation 3 games via “remote play” and that owners could engage in “cross platform” play by starting a game on the PS3 and continuing on the go was misleading.
“As we enter the year’s biggest shopping period, companies need to be reminded that if they make product promises to consumers — as Sony did with the “game changing” features of its PS Vita — they must deliver on those pledges,” said Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC will not hesitate to act on behalf of consumers when companies or advertisers make false product claims.”
Source: FTC
