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GTA VI Release Sparks Console Sales Surge

Updated 2026-06-26 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to drive up console sales, as it represents a significant cultural event. Retailers are bracing for increased demand and potential stock shortages.

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The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is a singular moment, the kind of massive cultural phenomenon that makes people want to go out and buy a console to play it. It is the preeminent modern example of what's known as a "system seller." There's almost certainly a large audience of people who were waiti
2026-06-26 12:00 UTC
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