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Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan
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Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.
- Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.
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- Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan
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