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Sony introduces lottery system for PS5 purchases in Japan
Original: sony interactive entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment has rolled out a lottery-based sales system for the PlayStation 5 in Japan, restricting purchases to selected gamers. Under the scheme, interested buyers enter a draw, and only winners are allowed to buy a console, a move aimed at curbing resale scalping amid limited stock. Commentators see it as a sign that supply issues in Japan persist and as an unusual retail experiment other regions may watch closely.
Why now: Gamers are discussing Sony's unusual 'gamers only' lottery as a response to PS5 shortages and scalping.
Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlayStation 5Japan
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