Sony PS5 Pro to implement playtime requirements to combat scalpers, introduces AI-powered graphics upgrade for standard consoles

Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly introducing strict playtime requirements, demanding at least 60 hours of console gameplay on a verified account, for a purchasing lottery to acquire the PlayStation 5 Pro. This initiative aims to combat automated scalper networks amidst high demand. Additionally, Sony engineers, in partnership with AMD under 'Project Amethyst,' have developed 'Quick Spectral Super Resolution' (QSSR), a machine learning reconstruction technology to enhance visual fidelity on standard PS5 consoles.