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Sony has a different approach to combatting 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro scalpers in Japan, imposing a strict set of purchase requirements that must be met
After Sony unveiled its stunning PlayStation 30th Anniversary collection and preorders went live, the limited edition PS5 Pro bundle sold out almost immediately - and unsurprisingly, this sparked a slew of listings from scalpers online.
Sony Japan Restricts PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Preorders To Combat Scalping
Sony Japan has a plan to counter scalping of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro– 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle.
Sony Fights Scalpers in Japan By Demanding PS5, PS4 Playtime
Japanese players have generally been receptive to the idea, although some believe more could be done. Still, this is superior to the process in the UK and US, where players joined a virtual queue and simply had to pray they got access to the site quick enough to pull the trigger.
PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition Preorders Restricted to PSN Accounts With at Least 30 Hours of Runtime — in Japan
Sony Japan is restricting PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition preorders to those with 30 hours of run-time on their PSN accounts.
Sony Sets Strict Conditions for PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition Orders in Japan
Sony Japan has introduced measures to make it harder for scalpers to spoil the experience for players looking to buy the PlayStation 5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition in Japan.
PlayStation has put conditions on 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro pre-orders in Japan
Sony has placed conditions on pre-orders for the 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Pro console in Japan. The classic-themed 30th anniversary console is limited to just 12,300 units globally, and sold out within minutes of going on sale in the UK last week.
Sony's Anti-Scalper Plan For PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition Is Brilliant
It's a shame that Sony is limiting the production run to just 12,300 units, but at least this tactic will help get the console into the hands of actual fans.
The retro PS5 Pro will have strict preorder conditions in Japan
if you're a retro games console fan, you've likely seen the new limited edition retro PS5 Pro, celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary. With only 2,300 units of the exclusive PlayStation 5 Pro Console available, demand has been (understandably) high and already we've seen units cropping up for resale.
Sony Places Conditions on PlayStation 5 Pro Pre-orders in Japan
Gamers wanting to snag a 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan will need to jump through a few hoops to place a pre-order.
PS5 30th Anniversary Pre-Orders Have A Lot More Scalper Protection In Japan
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary pre-orders were a bit of a mess last week, at least in the U.S. and some other regions. But Sony seems to be taking a smart tack with fans in Japan, introducing additional requirements for determining who can buy stuff,
Sony Combating PS5 Pro Scalpers in a Creative Way
Like any elusive product drop, the PS5 Pro has seen some outrageous secondary market prices. Scalpers have listed the enhanced console above $1000, about $300 more than its MSRP. Worse is the 30th Anniversary edition,
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The Steps To Getting A PS5 Pro In Japan Is Absurdly Genius; It Perhaps Should Be The Global Standard
The Japanese division anticipated that scalping would become rampant again and thought of a creative way to combat it. Those ...
Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro have not sold out in major markets; Sony's console is expected to be available during the holiday season.
The PS5 Pro has not sold out in the US and UK, markets that favor Sony. While the PS5 Pro is considered a niche console, much ...