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Sony Makes Japanese Players Prove They’re Gamers To Get A PS5 Pro
Sony is implementing a new requirement in Japan for players to prove they have at least 60 hours of gameplay on their PlayStation accounts between September 2024 and September 2026 to be eligible for a PlayStation 5 Pro lottery. This measure aims to prevent scalping and ensure consoles go to genuine gamers, though it has drawn some criticism. The article also briefly mentions Sony's past lawsuit regarding digital game prices and its decision to skip CES 2027.
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.
Steam Machine preorder emails are in the wild, and it finally feels real: Valve is actually gonna release this thing in…
Valve has begun sending out preorder reservation emails for the Steam Machine, notifying customers who were selected through a randomized lottery system. Those selected have three days to complete their purchase, with cancellations potentially opening spots for others in the queue. The company implemented the lottery to limit resellers, though inflated preorder access listings have already appeared on sites like eBay.
