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Sony restricts PS5 Pro lottery in Japan to active players

Sony's Japan store is using a lottery to sell the PlayStation 5 Pro, but only to people with a Japanese PlayStation account who have played at least 60 hours on a PS4 or PS5 within the last two years. Eligible users can enter until October 7, with winners notified October 26. Sony's aiming to keep scalpers at bay amid component shortages and rising demand before Grand Theft Auto VI's release.

Why it mattersScalper bots have made buying consoles nearly impossible during shortages. This playtime-based lottery favors actual gamers and may preview how Sony handles future high-demand launches.

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TechPowerUpAmid PlayStation 5 Pro Shortages, Sony Implements Lottery System Based on Playtime9:12 AM →Tom's HardwareSony Japan tries an anti-scalper lottery system for PS5 Pro orders, locks systems behind a 60-hour playtime requirement11:32 AM →
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