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Sony Japan implements lottery system with 60-hour playtime requirement for PS5 Pro purchases
Key points
- Sony Store Japan launched a PS5 Pro purchase lottery.
- Applicants need a Japanese PSN account.
- A 60-hour PS4/PS5 playtime over two years is mandatory.
- The system targets scalping and high demand.
- The 60-hour playtime must be between September 27, 2024, and September 27, 2026.
- Applications for purchase start on October 7.
- Approved applicants can buy a unit from October 26 to November 2.
- The system also prevents foreigners from buying units in Japan.
New Purchase System for PS5 Pro in Japan
Sony Store Japan has implemented a new lottery system for customers wishing to purchase a PlayStation 5 Pro. This system is designed to manage demand and address device shortages in the region.
Applications for the PS5 Pro purchase lottery will open on October 7, with sales to successful ticket holders beginning on October 26, 2026. The purchase window for selected applicants will close on November 2.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the lottery, applicants must possess a Japanese PlayStation Network (PSN) account. Additionally, participants are required to have logged a minimum of 60 hours of gameplay on either a PS4 or PS5, or both, between September 27, 2024, and September 27, 2026.
Combating Scalping and Meeting Demand
This stringent eligibility criteria, particularly the playtime requirement, is intended to deter scalpers and prioritize active gamers. Similar anti-scalper techniques have been observed for other high-demand tech products.
Despite the PS5 Pro having been available for nearly two years (launched November 2024) and experiencing price increases due to component allocation to AI data centers, demand for PS5/Pro consoles is reportedly rising, partly attributed to the upcoming release of GTA 6.
Updates
- The 60-hour playtime must be between September 27, 2024, and September 27, 2026.
- Applications for purchase start on October 7.
- Approved applicants can buy a unit from October 26 to November 2.
- The system also prevents foreigners from buying units in Japan.
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How outlets covered it
Sony Japan introduced a lottery system for PS5 Pro purchases, requiring buyers to have a Japan-registered PlayStation account and a minimum of 60 hours of gameplay on PS4 or PS5 between September 2024 and September 2026. This measure aims to combat scalping and manage demand amidst ongoing component supply constraints affecting the PS5 Pro globally.
Sony Store Japan introduced a lottery system for PS5 Pro purchases, requiring a Japanese PSN account and at least 60 hours of PS4/PS5 playtime within the last two years. This measure aims to combat scalping and ensure consoles reach active gamers amidst device shortages and rising demand.