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Sony’s Japanese PS5 Pro lottery requires a local PSN account and 60 hours of recorded playtime, adding a barrier designed to deter scalpers.
Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 sold out at major retailers, while resellers listed the themed console for up to US$985 before launch.
GTA 6’s themed DualSense controllers are still available to pre-order, but resellers have already listed the limited-edition hardware for roughly double retail.
PokémonXP’s lottery exposed a huge gap between demand and capacity, leaving organisers searching for fairer access without creating new opportunities for scalpers.
Pokémon Worlds and XP Pikachu plushies sold for $25 are now appearing on resale listings around $80 or more, frustrating collectors who missed the event.
Walmart is using a random drawing for high-demand Pokémon TCG products, aiming to curb bots and scalpers as shortages approach their second anniversary.
The Palworld TCG has launched with sold-out shops, extreme resale prices and a sharp early correction that mirrors familiar Pokémon market problems.
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