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Grand Theft Auto 6 demand may be so high it will "likely outstrip supply" this holiday season, a video game retailer warns
A video game retailer warns that demand for Grand Theft Auto 6, launching November 19, will likely outstrip supply for consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this holiday season. Ongoing hardware component shortages, exacerbated by the generative AI boom, are limiting the availability of units needed to meet the anticipated surge in interest.
Valve is bullish on global Steam Controller availability: 'We have knobs we can turn to try to get things to people…
Valve engineer Steve Cardinali expressed confidence in the global availability of the Steam Controller, stating they have mechanisms to increase production if demand exceeds expectations. Unlike the staggered launch of the Steam Deck, the Steam Controller will be available worldwide simultaneously. The company aims to manage supply to meet anticipated high demand for the new Valve hardware.
