PS5 and PS4 owners receive free PlayStation Store credit for recent glitch – how to check if you have it
While players await their free PlayStation Plus compensation for the recent PlayStation Network outage, it appears that some PS4 and PS5 owners are getting an extra reimbursement on top.Sony has started adding $10 (£7.90) in free store credit to the accounts of users who were affected by another recent glitch in the PlayStation Store. The issue, which occurred in late December, prevented players from redeeming PS Store vouchers or gift cards.
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