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GTA 6 Is Coming to Xbox Too, So Why Are PS5 Pre-Orders Dominating?
Despite Grand Theft Auto 6 being confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, pre-orders are reportedly heavily skewed towards PlayStation 5. This disparity, while potentially in line with market share, highlights ongoing challenges for Xbox regarding third-party support and its overall console footprint compared to PlayStation's dominance.
Xbox is in freefall but all one exec can talk about is GTA 6 pre-orders
Xbox is facing significant challenges, including thousands of layoffs, poor Xbox Series X/S sales, and a failed pivot to Game Pass. Amidst this turmoil, an Xbox executive's focus on Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders on the platform has drawn criticism, especially as pre-orders are reportedly skewed towards PlayStation 5. The company is undergoing a major 'reset' which includes studio mergers and a shift for the Halo IP.
Xbox is "very happy with GTA 6 pre-orders," exec says, claims sales match "our share of the console…
Xbox executive Matthew Ball stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are strong on the platform and breaking records, aligning with their console market share. However, reports suggest PlayStation 5 pre-orders significantly outpace Xbox Series X, leading to criticism regarding Xbox's relative performance and market position.
Xbox is “Very Happy” With Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Despite Reports Indicating Heavy PS5 Skew
Xbox's chief strategy officer, Matthew Ball, stated that the company is pleased with Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order performance, claiming it is breaking records for the platform and aligns with their console market share. This response comes amid reports indicating a heavy skew towards PlayStation 5 pre-orders, a situation potentially influenced by Sony's marketing deal with Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive.
PS5 is reportedly so far ahead of Xbox Series X that it gets up to 80% of launch sales for AAA single-player console games, though Xbox denies a huge split on GTA 6 pre-orders
Reports suggest the PlayStation 5 outsells the Xbox Series X for AAA single-player games by a significant margin, potentially reaching an 80/20 split. While Xbox denies extreme disparities in Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders, the overall console install base and PlayStation's history of single-player exclusives likely contribute to this trend. However, a substantial portion of sales for multi-million selling games still represents a significant market for Xbox.
80% of single-player game sales are on PS5 over Xbox reveals combined data
New data indicates that single-player game sales on PlayStation 5 significantly outperform Xbox Series X/S, with 75%-80% of global launch sales occurring on Sony's console. This trend is attributed to higher PlayStation 5 unit sales and Xbox Game Pass potentially reducing individual game purchases. While Microsoft has disputed some figures, the console sales disparity suggests a substantial market advantage for PlayStation in the single-player space.
