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Amid PS5 Pro shortage, Sony implements a lottery system in Japan that requires 60 hours of playtime
Sony is implementing a lottery system in Japan for the PlayStation 5 Pro due to ongoing stock shortages, exacerbated by the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal. Participants must have at least 60 hours of playtime on their PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 accounts between September 27, 2024, and September 27, 2026, to be eligible to apply.
The Most Expensive Xbox Ever Sold Out, And People Are Already Flipping It For Thousands
Microsoft's limited-edition 25th-Anniversary Xbox Series X sold out immediately upon preorder, with many units being resold by scalpers for thousands of dollars. This situation echoes the console shortages experienced at the beginning of the current generation and highlights the ongoing issue of scalping impacting collectible markets.
Retailers Are Issuing Console Shortage Warnings Ahead of GTA 6, and Now I'm Worried Scalpers Are Going to Have a Field Day This Christmas
A major retailer has issued warnings about potential console shortages ahead of the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch in November. This has raised concerns that scalpers may exploit the demand for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles this Christmas season.