Sony introduces scalper protection for PS5 30th Anniversary pre-orders in Japan

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Sony has announced new scalper protection for pre-orders of the limited edition PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary in Japan. Customers must have a PlayStation Network account with at least 30 hours of playtime to qualify. Pre-orders are open until midnight on October 14. If demand exceeds supply, a lottery system will determine who can purchase the consoles. Unsuccessful customers will have another chance in a "re-lottery" in late November. This approach contrasts with the methods used in the UK and US, where consoles sold out quickly, often leading to scalping. In the UK, many pre-orders are being resold at significantly higher prices.


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