Following preorders going live in the US and UK for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle on 26 September 2024, scalper scum kicked into action like clockwork, posting their own listings with enormous price mark-ups. Thankfully, Sony Japan has a plan to counter such wretched practices.
According to PlayStation Japan’s official homepage, anyone who wants to preorder the limited-edition bundle in Japan has to first meet certain conditions: Have a PSN account registered in Japan, and have at least 30 hours of activity on said account between February 2014 and 19 September 2024.
The news follows measures set on our very own shores, with Sony Singapore managing its limited 50 units by setting up a contest that allows fans to win the opportunity to purchase the highly coveted collector’s item. The contest is currently still ongoing and will close on 16 October 2024.
The PS5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle was originally priced at US$999.99 / £959.99 / €1,099.99 and included not only the console but also limited editions of both the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers, a limited edition DualSense charging station, a limited edition console cover for disc drive, the limited edition vertical stand, as well as PlayStation themed accessories.
The limited edition console bundle is now sold out in the US and UK on official PlayStation storefronts, with other retailers launching preorders on 10 October 2024. The bundle is set to release on 21 November 2024, with the standard version of the PS5 Pro launching on 7 November 2024.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
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