With GTA looming, consoles are getting expensive at the worst possible time
Retailers are warning of hardware shortages and rising costs as anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 peaks.
📍 How it ended
Retailers warned that console demand would likely outstrip supply ahead of the GTA VI launch. Pre-orders went live in the UK, with some PS5 pre-orders outselling Xbox six-to-one.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Where it stands
Hardware availability is becoming a primary concern as GTA 6 approaches. Retailers are issuing warnings that console shortages may occur and that demand for the game will likely outstrip supply during the upcoming holiday season.
Coverage from The Verge, IGN, and Eurogamer highlights increasing console prices and supply chain pressures. Meanwhile, VICE reports that PS5 preorders for the title are currently outselling Xbox by a ratio of 6-to-1.
Attention remains on holiday inventory levels. TechRadar notes the availability of a PS5 or PS5 Pro bundle that allows users to acquire GTA 6 for £30.
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Coverage (7)
- Retailers Warn Console Demand ‘Will Likely Outstrip Supply’ Ahead Of GTA VI Launch Kotaku · 32d ago
- GTA VI pre-orders are now live in the UK and shoppers can effectively reduce the cost of the game to £53.78 🤑 facebook.com · 32d ago
- This incredible console bundle lets you score GTA 6 for just £30 when you buy a PS5 or PS5 Pro TechRadar · 32d ago
- Grand Theft Auto 6 demand may be so high it will "likely outstrip supply" this holiday season, a video game retailer warns Eurogamer · 32d ago
- Retailers Are Issuing Console Shortage Warnings Ahead of GTA 6 IGN · 32d ago
- GTA 6 Preorders on PS5 Are Outselling Xbox 6-to-1 as Retailers Warn of Console Shortages VICE · 32d ago
- With GTA looming, consoles are getting expensive at the worst possible time The Verge · 32d ago
Answered
How is the demand for PS5 comparing to Xbox?
According to VICE, PS5 preorders for GTA 6 are outselling Xbox 6-to-1.
Are there any deals available for the game?
TechRadar reports a bundle where buying a PS5 or PS5 Pro allows users to get GTA 6 for £30.
What have retailers warned about regarding the holiday season?
A video game retailer warned that demand for GTA 6 will likely outstrip supply this holiday season.
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