Xbox Says GTA 6 Pre-Orders Match Its Console Market Share
Xbox's Matthew Ball says GTA 6 pre-orders are breaking records for the platform, pushing back on reports of a PS5 skew.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is not a platform exclusive, and Xbox is pushing back on the idea that PlayStation is running away with pre-orders. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball said the company is very happy with its GTA 6 pre-orders, adding that the game is breaking records for Xbox.
Ball also said Xbox's share of GTA 6 pre-orders matches its share of the console market. An Xbox spokesperson made a similar claim earlier in 2026.
The comments follow a report from The Verge that GTA 6 pre-orders are heavily skewed toward the PS5. Rockstar's GTA 6 trailers carry a disclaimer that footage was recorded on PS5, and anticipation for the game has led to a shortage of PS5 Pro hardware. The PS5-exclusive DualSense controller for GTA 6 has also become a scalper favorite.
Polygon reported on the competing claims. GTA 6 may eventually come to PC, but no PC version has been confirmed.
The pre-order dispute lands during a turbulent stretch for Xbox, which has seen layoffs, studio consolidation, subscription changes, and price hikes.
Quick answers
Is GTA 6 exclusive to PS5?
No. GTA 6 is not a platform exclusive and is coming to Xbox. It may eventually come to PC.
What did Xbox say about GTA 6 pre-orders?
Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball said Xbox is very happy with its GTA 6 pre-orders, that the game is breaking records for Xbox, and that Xbox's share of pre-orders matches its share of the console market.
Why is there a PS5 Pro shortage?
Anticipation for GTA 6 has led to a shortage of PS5 Pro hardware.