{"id":2012761,"date":"2026-06-26T15:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2012761"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:01:51","slug":"retailers-are-issuing-console-shortage-warnings-ahead-of-gta-6-and-now-im-worried-scalpers-are-going-to-have-a-field-day-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2012761","title":{"rendered":"Retailers Are Issuing Console Shortage Warnings Ahead of GTA 6, and Now I’m Worried Scalpers Are Going to Have a Field Day This Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A major retailer has warned there will be console shortages ahead of the launch of GTA 6<\/a> in November, sparking concern that scalpers will cash in on demand for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S this Christmas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

GTA 6 is due out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S only, which means that if you must have a current generation console from either Sony or Microsoft to play the game. Given Rockstar\u2019s hotly anticipated open world adventure is expected to be the biggest entertainment launch of all time, consumer interest in buying a new console is expected to skyrocket.<\/p>\n

That would normally be fantastic news for Sony and Microsoft, but according to The Game Business<\/a>, retailers are worried they may not be able to capitalize on the demand. According to the site, a \u201cmajor\u201d games retailer warned there won\u2019t be enough consoles to meet demand over the crucial holiday period.<\/p>\n