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Xbox disputes claims GTA 6 is selling 8x more copies on PlayStation, but I'm not convinced it's doing great
Xbox has disputed claims by IGN that Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders on PlayStation 5 are outpacing Xbox by an eight-to-one ratio.
Key takeaways
- Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders on PS5 are outpacing Xbox preorders at a rate of eight to one based on internal affiliate data
- This doesn’t represent pre-order data. We’ve had record orders. People should wait for real data and not clicks on affiliate links.
- PlayStation 5 has sold an estimated 95 million units compared to 35 million Xboxes
- Xbox Series X prices will rise on August 1, 2026, to $749 for the all-digital model and $899 for the disc model
- Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on November 19
Xbox has disputed claims by IGN that Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders on PlayStation 5 are outpacing Xbox by an eight-to-one ratio. IGN's report is based on internal commerce affiliate data, which an Xbox spokesperson stated does not represent actual preorder data, claiming Xbox has seen record orders. The dispute comes ahead of an Xbox Series X price hike on August 1, 2026, raising the all-digital model to $749 and the disc model to $899, and ahead of GTA 6's scheduled release on November 19.
In their words
“This doesn’t represent pre-order data. We’ve had record orders. People should wait for real data and not clicks on affiliate links.”
By the numbers
- 8-to-1
- Ratio of PS5 to Xbox GTA 6 preorders in IGN affiliate data
- 95M
- Estimated lifetime sales of PlayStation 5 consoles
- 35M
- Estimated lifetime sales of Xbox consoles
- $749
- Upcoming price of all-digital Xbox Series X on August 1, 2026
- $899
- Upcoming price of disc-equipped Xbox Series X on August 1, 2026
How it unfolded
- IGN shares affiliate data showing 8-to-1 PS5 lead
- Xbox console price hikes take effect
- Scheduled release date for Grand Theft Auto 6
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Common questions
- What happened with Xbox?
- Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders on PS5 are outpacing Xbox preorders at a rate of eight to one based on internal affiliate data
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at techradar.
