GTA VI pre-orders reveal PlayStation 5's dominance over Xbox Series

Grand Theft Auto VI is among the most anticipated video games in years. Pre-orders for the title opened on 25 June, with a release date set for 19 November. Sony and Rockstar have partnered to promote the game as playing best on PlayStation 5. IGN reported that its readers pre-ordered the PS5 version of GTA VI at an 8-to-1 ratio over the Xbox Series version. The data comes from IGN’s own affiliate link tracking and does not reflect the wider gaming community.

Microsoft responded by stating the figures do not represent official pre-order numbers. The company claimed it has seen record orders for the game. The PlayStation 5 has outsold Xbox Series consoles globally, with over 93 million lifetime sales compared to an estimated 35 million for Xbox. IGN’s findings are limited to its affiliate data. Sony’s marketing deal with Rockstar highlights the PS5 as the preferred platform. The game’s launch remains one of the year’s most significant events in gaming.