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Sony tightens PS5 Pro purchase conditions in Japan with play time requirement, lottery sales
Sony has tightened conditions for buying the PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan, limiting applications to users with a Japan-registered Sony account and verified play history. Applicants must have logged at least 60 hours of play on PS5 or PS4 between Sept. 27, 2024 and Sept. 27, 2026. Applications open on Oct. 7, with a lottery used if demand exceeds stock. Approved buyers can purchase one unit from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2.
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Which PS5 model to buy now: digital or disc
If you are considering buying Sony\'s PlayStation 5, the PS5 Slim disc model is seen as the most practical choice given current pricing and features. For $50 more than the digital edition, buyers get 1TB of storage and a disc drive. The PS5 Pro is priced at $900 and can be difficult to obtain, with some retailers charging a premium. Sony plans to stop producing game discs from 2028.
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Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs from 2028, halt optical disc production
Sony will stop producing physical optical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028. It said new games will be sold only in digital form through the PlayStation Store and retail distribution channels, a move expected to affect users, offline retailers and game preservation groups. Sony cited changing consumer patterns, with digital downloads accounting for 78 percent of game purchases in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Critics raised concerns about reduced consumer choice and ownership rights.