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Hardware Component Availability
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Tech Radar
New report suggests retailers may run out of PS5 and Xbox stock 'around the launch of GTA 6' — 'Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period'
Retailers may face shortages of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles around the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 due to ongoing hardware component availability issues. Demand is expected to outstrip supply during the year-end period, despite assurances from Sony about PS5 stock for 2026. Xbox has acknowledged existing supply limitations.
Gaming Bolt
Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders on PS5 Beating Xbox Series X/S 6-to-1 – Rumor
A rumor from IGN suggests that PlayStation 5 pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are outselling Xbox Series X/S pre-orders by a six-to-one margin. The article also discusses potential supply chain issues impacting console availability leading up to the game's November 19th release, with price hikes on Xbox Series X/S also mentioned.
