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Sony is introducing an anti-scalping lottery system for PS5 Pros in Japan as supply shortages persist
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4 articles- GameSpotSony Makes Japanese Players Prove They’re Gamers To Get A PS5 ProRead full article on GameSpot (opens in a new tab)
- PolygonSony Officially Adds Requirement for Buying PS5 ProRead full article on Polygon (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Polygon: Sony Officially Adds Requirement for Buying PS5 Pro
Gamers must enter a lottery to win a chance to purchase a PS5 Pro in Japan
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- EurogamerSony is introducing an anti-scalping lottery system for PS5 Pros in Japan as supply shortages persistRead full article on Eurogamer (opens in a new tab)
- Push SquareSony Fighting PS5 Pro Scalpers in Japan with 60 Hour Gameplay RequirementRead full article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Push Square: Sony Fighting PS5 Pro Scalpers in Japan with 60 Hour Gameplay Requirement
For the real players. Sony is combating demand for the PS5 Pro in Japan by limiting sales to fans with more than 60 hours of gameplay over the past two years. Gamers can apply for a ticket to purchase the ¥137,980 (~$877) console from the Sony Store, but must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:
Publisher feed excerpt · Push Square
