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PS5 Rental Service Soars in Japan, Stores at Capacity

4/22/2025

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GEO's PS5 rental service in Japan has taken off since its February 28 launch alongside Monster Hunter Wilds. With rentals priced at ¥980 ($6.62 USD) for eight days and ¥1,780 ($12.02 USD) for 15 days, half of GEO's 400 stores are already at full capacity. This innovative service is a game-changer amid soaring PS5 prices and a dip in physical media rentals.

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GEO's PS5 rental service in Japan has taken off since its February 28 launch alongside Monster Hunter Wilds. With rentals priced at ¥980 ($6.62 USD) for eight days and ¥1,780 ($12.02 USD) for 15 days, half of GEO's 400 stores are already at full capacity. This innovative service is a game-changer amid soaring PS5 prices and a dip in physical media rentals.