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Console Price Hikes Threaten GTA 6 Sales Boom

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Console prices are rising ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's release, a major system seller. The PS5 and Xbox Series X have seen price increases in several markets. This could dampen the expected surge in hardware sales driven by the game's launch.

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The price hikes may offset the typical console sales boost from a blockbuster title, potentially hurting Sony and Microsoft's hardware revenue.
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