PS5 Pre-Orders for GTA 6 Are Outselling Xbox by a Huge Margin
IGN says PS5 pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are outselling Xbox Series X by 6-to-1 as retailers warn of shortages.
- According to IGN Deals data, PlayStation 5 pre-orders for GTA are outselling Xbox Series X/S by a factor of 6 to 1, just 24 hours after pre-orders went live.
- Rockstar Games marketing heavily favors PlayStation 5, while analysts suggest many Xbox owners rely on Xbox Game Pass rather than paying full price for new games.
- Both Sony and Microsoft recently confirmed console shortages will occur in the back half of 2026, while retailers warn they cannot secure enough units to meet GTA demand.
- Effective August 1, Microsoft announced a $150 price increase for all Xbox Series X consoles, creating additional barriers for players seeking hardware before GTA's November launch.
- Industry analysts predict physical games will not exist in "less than a decade," suggesting a challenging landscape for players purchasing consoles for new releases like GTA.
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