The hardware industry is going through huge storage and memory shortages right now, sending prices skyrocketing for different hardware and even consoles but it seems like GTA 6, which is expected to launch in November, is going to create a different kind of shortage all by itself–the console shortage. According to a major retailer, shortages in consoles are likely to happen during the launch of GTA 6 near the end of this year which may lead to scalpers cashing in on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this Christmas.
Rockstar’s upcoming open world behemoth is on it’s way to be the most anticipated entertainment launch in history, and the fact that the only way you can play it this year is by getting a PS5 or an Xbox Series X|S, can itself generate massive interest in buying those consoles but according to The Game Business, the retailers may simply not be able to capitalize on the demands. And as stated by the site, a major games retailer has already warned that there won’t be enough consoles to meet all the possible demands during this holiday period.
“We’ve been informed that because of the ongoing issues around hardware component availability, we won’t be getting the units we want ahead of GTA,” the anonymous source said, adding: “Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period.”
The entire industry is going through a kind of a chokehold and it seems GTA 6 which is easily the most awaited videogame of all time, may end up making the situation even worse, in more ways than one.
The Standard edition of GTA 6 will cost $80 while the Ultimate edition comes with a price tag of $100 which also includes a whole array of unlockables ranging from bonus story missions to in-game items, equipment and additional customization. And while the prices are certainly steep for a videogame but when you consider the colossal production value of GTA 6, they do start to feel pretty reasonable.
GTA 6 is slated to launch for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19 with pre-orders going on right now.
