Sony Uses Lottery for PS5 Pro in Japan
Sony opens PS5 Pro pre-orders in Japan via lottery, requiring 60 hours of playtime. Applications close October 7.
Sony has started accepting applications to purchase the PlayStation 5 Pro through its Japanese online store, but with a catch: if demand outstrips supply, a lottery will decide who gets the console. The company is introducing the lottery system to manage limited stock.
To enter, applicants need a Sony account registered in Japan and must have logged more than 60 hours of playtime on that account over the past two years. Applications are open until October 7.
If a lottery is held, winners will be notified on October 26. They must then pay within a week or lose their chance, with the console returned to the lottery pool. The PS5 Pro is priced at ¥137,980 in Japan, roughly £662 or $876.
Sony has struggled with continuous supply problems throughout this console generation. The lottery approach mirrors a similar system Square Enix used for Final Fantasy 14 housing, as reported by Eurogamer.
Quick answers
How can I buy a PS5 Pro in Japan?
You must apply through Sony's Japanese online store. If demand exceeds supply, a lottery will be held to select buyers.
What are the requirements to enter the PS5 Pro lottery?
You need a Sony account registered in Japan and must have played more than 60 hours on that account in the past two years.
When does the PS5 Pro lottery end?
Applications are open until October 7. Winners will be messaged on October 26 and must pay within a week.