Since pre-orders began, PS5 and Xbox consoles have seen a surge in demand worldwide.
According to recent reports, after August 27, PS5 sales in the UK rose 33% in one week.
Xbox Series X|S sales also went up by 34% in the same period.
Notably, the sudden surge led to console shortages in several UK markets; only Sony’s official website has PS5 Pro available.
The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 is already helping the global console market, even before its release. Since pre-orders began, PS5 and Xbox consoles have seen a surge in demand worldwide. This trend was fueled after the Netflix GTA 6 Extended Look showcase.
According to recent reports, after August 27, PS5 sales in the UK rose 33% in one week. Xbox Series X|S sales also went up by 34% in the same period. To everyone’s surprise, even Nintendo Switch 2 sales have climbed in the recent times, though GTA 6 won’t release on the console. Notably, the sudden surge led to console shortages in several UK markets; only Sony’s official website has PS5 Pro available.
The sales jump shows how much excitement GTA 6 is creating. The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version will not be available at launch. This could push many players with older consoles to upgrade. Still, it is too early to say whether the rise in sales will last. The spike could grow closer to launch, but it may slow down once the initial hype fades.
