PS5, Sony and Japan
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,
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 restricts PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to PSN accounts with 30 hours of activity
PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan have been restricted in an attempt to combat scalpers. Last week, a limited edition collection of PS5 consoles and accessories to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary went on sale and were quick to sell out,
Sony Has Clever Way to Fight Back Against PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition Scalpers
Sony introduces restrictions for PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to combat scalpers and give genuine buyers a fair shot.
Sony hits back at PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary scalpers with new requirements
Sony has revealed how it aims to stop 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Pro console scalpers dead in their tracks, making it difficult for resellers.
Sony explains why the PS5 Pro is so expensive and doesn’t come with disc drive
In response to concerns about the PS5 Pro's high $700 price tag, a Sony representative explained why it's just right.
PS5 Pro preorders: Here’s how to score Sony’s fancy new $700 console
The PS5 Pro looks to deliver the most advanced 4K gaming we’ve seen on a console yet, and it’s already selling quick. Here’s when (and how) to get yours.
PS5 Pro Is ‘Exceptional Value’ for ‘Most Engaged’ Players, Says Sony
Arguably the biggest criticism of the PS5 Pro is its price. The $699.99 retail price is a pretty hard ask for PlayStation players. However, PlayStation designer Toshi Aoki reaffirms that the console upgrade is an “exceptional value” for its “most engaged” player base.
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.
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,
PS5 Pro Preorders Haven’t Sold Out, Prompting Bizarre Reactions
There is a bizarre debate taking place over standard PS5 Pro preorders right now, and shockingly, this one’s been instigated by journalists and publications rather than the usual suspects: console warriors.
PlayStation Responds to Controversy Surrounding Invasive Ads on PS5
In a message released on social media, Sony chalked up the appearance of these unwanted ads on PS5 as nothing more than a ...
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Sony fixes a bug in PS5 that replaced game backgrounds with ads — but problems with PSN began
The other day, PS5 owners noticed a strange update that actually replaced game backgrounds with annoying ads — in addition to new games, the screens ...
Sony’s pearlescent new PS5 colors will jazz up your gaming station
Sony is launching shiny new “Chroma” console covers for the PlayStation 5 Slim that come in pearl, indigo, and teal. And if ...
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PS5 Rolls Back Unskippable Ads on Homescreen Feature after Ungodly Backlash, Calls it a “Bug”
Sony should have replaced the background on the PS5 dashboard with something less annoying like advertisements.
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PS5 Pro won't use AI-powered Frame Generation at first: new games will benefit from PSSR
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro probably doesn't feature any AI-based Frame Generation (due to timing) but upcoming games ...
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Sony Isn't Short on Candidates for Its Rumored Big Exclusives in 2025
Rumors suggest that Sony has more unannounced first-party games in store for 2025, and there are a lot of possibilities as to ...
PS5 Users Blast New Ads On Dashboard: Can't Be Disabled Without Internet Disconnect
PlayStation 5 users face frustration as unskippable ads replace game art on the dashboard. Fans demand a way to disable the ...