Sony is rolling out a creative way to combat scalpers, and it would have been great if we had the system in the West for the launch of the 30th Anniversary Collection. As noted by Automaton, anyone wanting to secure a PS5 Pro in Japan must prove they're actually a gamer by filling out a reservation application.

The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is available for pre-order at PS Direct for $699.99 with release on Thursday, Nov. 7. You can pre-order the new gaming console on Target and Walmart starting on Thursday, Oct. 10. Sign up for RollingStone's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The announcement of the PS5 Pro's use of AI upscaling tech could indicate a worrisome ethical trend in the gaming industry.

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, celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary. With only 2,300 units of the exclusive PlayStation 5 Pro Console available, demand has been (understandably) high and already we've seen units cropping up for resale.

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,

Pre-orders for the limited edition PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary range will come with an extra layer of scalper protection in Japan, Sony has said, following the rampant relisting of consoles with exorbitant prices on eBay seen elsewhere.

Sony introduces restrictions for PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to combat scalpers and give genuine buyers a fair shot.