Sony is finally offering PlayStation Vita owners some relief for false advertising in 2012 after a landmark case from the Federal Trade Commission accusing the Japanese video game console maker showing off features that weren't available on release in the U.S.

PlayStation Vita owners affected will be able to claim $25 PSN credit for the false advertising, or receive one of three bundles. The three bundles aren't anything spectacular and consist of:

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• Action/Adventure - God of War (PS3), Beyond: Two Souls (PS3), Twisted Metal (PS3) and Unit 13 (PS Vita)
  

• Family Friendly - Little Big Planet 2 (PS3), Puppeteer (PS3), Uncharted: Golden Abyss (PS Vita) and ModNation Races Roadtrip (PS Vita)
  

• Variety Pack - God of War (PS3), Little Big Planet 2 (PS3), ModNation Races Roadtrip (PS Vita) and Unit 13 (PS Vita).
  

The best bundle in terms of value is the Action/Adventure although it doesn't really offer much if you don't own a PS3. Sadly, Sony made sure there was no cross-compatibility option between PS3 and PS4.

Sony sent out an email to customers wanting a partial payment for the false advertising:

"You MUST complete and submit the information requested in the above link by June 30, 2015 to be eligible to receive the $25 check (or $25 credit on your PSN account) or merchandise voucher worth $50 or more. Please be assured that your acceptance of this offer does not obligate you to purchase anything."

Customers need to give the serial and model number for the PS Vita before getting the credit or bundle. Sony will likely take months to authorize the payment for the credit, meaning if you see anything you like on the bundle it will be easier to obtain.

It's another show of Sony's poor business practices when it comes to PlayStation. The company has been in hot water in the past few weeks for not helping customers scammed on the PS4, forcing them to pay up to $600 in unpaid games even if the games were bought by someone else that gained access to the account.

The FTC might look into this case, as well, against Sony, especially since the company offers no secondary authentication option for PS4 owners to be safe with their PSN account.

Sony hasn't commented on the most recent issues, but did say it has no reason to help customers that have been scammed, since this is the bank's job.

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