One Chart Shows Just How Unaffordable Playing The Next GTA Has Become
The upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 is sparking conversations about gaming affordability.
📍 Aftermath
Coverage focused on a chart highlighting the unaffordability of playing the next GTA. During this time, Best Buy offered a $50 gift card when bundling GTA 6 with an eligible new console.
Epilogue added 20d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
The release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is generating buzz around its cost. Coverage from games.gg, GameSpot, and IGN highlights a promotional bundle deal from Best Buy.
Customers who purchase GTA 6 along with an eligible console receive a $50 gift card. Kotaku has published a chart illustrating the financial burden of acquiring the game and necessary hardware.
Watch for further details on console compatibility and additional retailer promotions. Coverage does not yet specify the price of the game or consoles.
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Sources (4)
- Best Buy GTA 6 Bundle Deal: Get a $50 Gift Card With a Console games.gg · 26d ago
- Get A $50 Best Buy Gift Card When You Bundle GTA 6 And A New Console GameSpot · 26d ago
- GTA 6 PS5 Bundle Deal: Get a Free $50 Best Buy Gift Card with Eligible Console Purchase IGN · 26d ago
- One Chart Shows Just How Unaffordable Playing The Next GTA Has Become Kotaku · 26d ago
The obvious questions
What is the GTA 6 bundle deal?
Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card with the purchase of GTA 6 and an eligible console.
Which outlets are covering the GTA 6 affordability issue?
Kotaku has published a chart on the topic. Games.gg, GameSpot, and IGN have covered the Best Buy bundle deal.
What consoles are eligible for the GTA 6 bundle deal?
Coverage does not yet specify which consoles are eligible for the bundle deal.
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