Once you start downloading a digital game or piece of content from the PlayStation Store, PlayStation's policy is generally that you cannot get a refund.
Consumer impact (what this means for users)
Consumers who purchase digital games or add-ons on the PlayStation Store lose the ability to seek a refund as soon as the download starts, which is a significant financial risk given that game prices can reach $70 or more.
What you can do
⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
Dispute a Fee
If you believe you are entitled to a refund for a digital purchase (e.g., due to a defect or misrepresentation), submit a refund request through PlayStation's online support portal. Document the issue and submit as soon as possible after the problem is identified.
Cross-platform context
See how other platforms handle No-Refund Policy for Digital Content and similar clauses.
Digital purchases are final once download begins, meaning if a game is defective, not as advertised, or incompatible with your system, you may have no right to a refund under these Terms.
View original clause language
1.3 Access to and use of PlayStation Services is expressly conditioned upon acceptance of this Agreement. You accept this Agreement by creating an account for PlayStation ("Account"), by making a purchase on the PlayStation Store, or through any other use of PlayStation Services, or by continuing to use Services after being notified of a change to these Terms.
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Implicates FTC Act Section 5 (15 U.S.C. §45) regarding unfair or deceptive practices in the sale of digital goods; California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Cal. Civ. Code §1750 et seq.); the EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU (which provides a 14-day cooling-off period for digital content unless the consumer expressly consents to immediate delivery and waives the right of withdrawal); and the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 for comparable protections. Primary enforcement authority: FTC, state AGs, EU national consumer protection agencies.
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Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices in digital goods sales, including no-refund policies for defective or misrepresented digital content.
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: PlayStation | Document: PlayStation Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-002939
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:02:00 UTC | SHA-256: ec7923ff1b914256…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/playstation/playstation-terms-of-service/no-refund-policy-for-digital-content/
Accessed: May 2, 2026