Xbox responds to Grand Theft Auto 6 preorder disparity reports
Microsoft has addressed reports indicating that Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders are heavily skewed towards PlayStation 5. Xbox's Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that the company is pleased with the preorder performance, claiming the title is breaking records for the platform and that Xbox's share aligns with its current console market share. IGN was the first to report on Microsoft's response.
While most outlets agree that PlayStation 5 preorders significantly outnumber those on Xbox Series X|S, Gaming Bolt suggests this disparity may be influenced by Sony's marketing deal with Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive. Gamespot also briefly mentioned recent Xbox layoffs and the transfer of Halo franchise control, which occurred in September 2026.
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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.
Xbox Exec Isn’t Freaking Out Over GTA 6 Presales
Xbox's Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball addressed reports about Grand Theft Auto 6 presales, stating that Xbox is pleased with the numbers and that the title is breaking records for the platform. While PlayStation 5 presales significantly outnumber Xbox Series X|S, Ball indicated that Xbox's share of pre-orders aligns with its console market share. The article also briefly mentions recent Xbox layoffs and the transfer of Halo franchise control.
Xbox Says Its Share of GTA 6 Preorders Matches Its Share of the Console Market, Following PS5 Dominance Claim
Microsoft has responded to reports suggesting that Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders are heavily favoring PlayStation 5 over Xbox Series X and S. The company stated that Xbox's share of preorders aligns with its current console market share.