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PS5 Owners: Activate by Oct. 20 for Free Game like Spider-Man or Horizon Forbidden West

  • New PS5 owners in the U.S. can get a free game if they activate by Oct. 20.

  • Options include big PS5 titles like Spider-Man, Horizon Forbidden West, God of War Ragnarök, etc.

  • Must purchase and set up PS5, activate as primary console under Users/Accounts.

  • Go to PS Store, banner will let you select free game.

  • PS5 available at retailers like GameStop, may get discount during Amazon's October Prime Day sale.

polygon.com
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