Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine
The latter part of 2026 has been packed with excellent games, all leading up to GTA 6 on November 19, so it's not surprising that PS5 sales have jumped over last month.
In late 2026, PlayStation 5 sales have soared by 22% compared to the previous month, according to Bloomberg and Circana data. The surge in popularity is likely due to the buildup surrounding the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 release on November 19. However, a particular game may have played a significant role in this sales spike: Marvel's Wolverine.
Senior Director and Video Game Industry Advisor at Circana, Mat Piscatella, revealed that Wolverine made a substantial contribution to hardware sales, despite receiving mixed reviews. While IGN awarded the game a 6 out of 10, praising its combat but criticizing its repetitive nature, it seems community feedback has been mixed as well.
Despite this, Wolverine emerged as the month's best-seller, ranking 11th overall and becoming the market's top-selling accessory with its limited edition DualSense controller. The success of Wolverine may indicate a strong impact from GTA 6 on console sales. Currently, the PS5 Pro is in high demand, selling out and commanding a price of $1,399, even for used models.
If the PlayStation 6 follows a similar trend, with RAM and SSD individually costing around $680, it could potentially command a price similar to the PS5 Pro.
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