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Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Sony Officially Adds Requirement for Buying PS5 Pro

Headline from Polygon

Gamers must enter a lottery to win a chance to purchase a PS5 Pro in Japan

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  1. Engadget

    Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.

  2. Polygon

    Sony Officially Adds Requirement for Buying PS5 Pro (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    Gamers must enter a lottery to win a chance to purchase a PS5 Pro in Japan

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