What happened
According to GamesRadar+, an Xbox executive has expressed satisfaction with the pre-order performance of Grand Theft Auto 6 on the Xbox Series X, despite reports suggesting the majority of pre-orders are on the PlayStation 5. Matthew Ball, the chief strategy officer of Xbox, stated on Twitter that GTA 6 is breaking records for Xbox and that internal analysis shows Xbox's share of pre-orders is matching its share of the console market.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The pre-order performance of GTA 6 on different platforms can indicate the level of interest in the game and the relative popularity of each console. The fact that Xbox's share of pre-orders is reportedly lower than PlayStation 5's may raise concerns about the competitiveness of the Xbox Series X in the market.
What is confirmed
GTA 6 is set to release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. An Xbox executive has stated that the company is happy with GTA 6 pre-orders on Xbox Series X, citing record-breaking performance and a share of pre-orders that matches Xbox's share of the console market.
What remains unclear
The exact number of pre-orders for GTA 6 on each platform is unclear, as well as the specific percentage of the console market that Xbox holds. Additionally, the impact of the pre-order performance on the overall sales of GTA 6 and the console market remains to be seen.
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