Xbox Downplays GTA 6's Massive PS5 Pre-Order Numbers
News Source
β’Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:58:32 GMT
π° What Happened
Sony has spent the past year promoting Grand Theft Auto 6 as if it were a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The game is not exclusive and will also come to Xbox.
Reports say PS5 pre-orders are far ahead. The Verge said pre-orders are heavily skewed toward the PS5, which raised alarm about Xbox. Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said on X that the brand is very happy with its own GTA 6 pre-orders.
π The Backstory
Rockstar's trailers and a Netflix look at the game all say the footage was recorded on PS5. Demand has caused a PS5 Pro shortage, and its special DualSense controller is being resold by scalpers.
Xbox is in a rough patch, with layoffs, studio changes, subscription changes, and price hikes. Ball said GTA 6 is breaking records for Xbox and that its share of pre-orders matches Xbox's share of the console market.
π― Why It Matters
GTA 6 is expected to be the biggest game release in years. Which console wins its sales race affects prices, exclusive deals, and what players can do on their machines.
Sony has spent the past year promoting Grand Theft Auto 6 as if it were a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The game is not exclusive and will also come to Xbox.
Reports say PS5 pre-orders are far ahead. The Verge said pre-orders are heavily skewed toward the PS5, which raised alarm about Xbox. Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said on X that the brand is very happy with its own GTA 6 pre-orders.
Rockstar's trailers and a Netflix look at the game all say the footage was recorded on PS5. Demand has caused a PS5 Pro shortage, and its special DualSense controller is being resold by scalpers.
Xbox is in a rough patch, with layoffs, studio changes, subscription changes, and price hikes. Ball said GTA 6 is breaking records for Xbox and that its share of pre-orders matches Xbox's share of the console market.
GTA 6 is expected to be the biggest game release in years. Which console wins its sales race affects prices, exclusive deals, and what players can do on their machines.