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GTA 6 PS5 Pre-Orders Reportedly Demolishing Xbox
Pre-orders for GTA 6 on PS5 have impressively surpassed those on Xbox Series X/S, demonstrating a significant consumer preference ahead of its November 19 release. This outselling trend may be influenced by Sony's extensive marketing efforts, including a tailored promotional campaign targeting existing GTA 5 players. Despite some disappointing news about the lack of a physical disc for retail versions, early sales indicate a robust anticipation for the game.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- GTA 6 pre-orders on PS5 are six times those on Xbox Series X/S.
- The game is set to release on November 19, 2023.
- Sony's marketing strategy emphasizes GTA 6's superiority on PS5.
- More than 93 million PS5 consoles have been sold compared to 35 million Xbox consoles.
- Retail versions of the game will include a digital download code instead of a physical disc.
Interesting facts
- GTA 6's trailer broke records for views on YouTube.
- Early marketing targeted existing players to incentivize upgrades to PS5.
- PS5 was previously leading in revenue for GTA Online.