Xbox Says Its Share of GTA 6 Preorders Matches Its Share of the Console Market, Following PS5 Dominance Claim

Microsoft has clarified a report suggesting that GTA 6 preorders for PlayStation 5 significantly outpace those for Xbox, despite claims of a PS5 dominance. In a discussion about Xbox layoffs and restructuring, Xbox Corporate Vice President Matthew Ball declared the company was "very happy" with GTA 6 preorders, stating they align with the company's share of the console market.

Ball noted that while Sony has announced PS5 sales, Microsoft has not released figures for Xbox Series X and S since 2021. As of June 30, PS5 had accumulated over 95 million units sold. Analysts have suggested Microsoft's combined Xbox Series X and S range is outsold by PS5 by a ratio of at least 2:1, implying twice as many GTA 6 preorders for PS5 compared to Xbox Series X and S. The partnership between Sony and Rockstar Games for GTA 6 is a key factor in the preorders' skew towards PS5, as seen in marketing materials and the PS5-specific UI for GTA 6.

Sony has highlighted PS5 features, such as the DualSense controller's speaker and haptic feedback, in GTA 6's promotional materials. The upcoming launch of GTA 6 on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S is expected to capitalize on this promotional effort.