New report suggests retailers may run out of PS5 and Xbox stock 'around the launch of GTA 6' 'Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period'

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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:13:27 +0000

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Retailers could run out of stock for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S consoles during the holiday season due to the upcoming release of GTA 6.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter GTA 6 demand could cause a
surge in interest for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles A major retailer has told The Game Business that a shortage is expected due to ongoing hardware component availability It's said that Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year-end period" Retailers could run out of stock for PS5 , Xbox Series X, and Series S consoles during the holiday season due to the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 .

That's according to The Game Business , which reports that a major games retailer has warned that a surge in interest for the consoles is expected later this year due to GTA 6 . However, there will be a shortage due to ongoing issues surrounding hardware component availability. "I spoke to a major retailer this week who informed me that they've been told there will be console stock shortages at the end of the year around the launch of GTA 6 ," said Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of The Game Business, Christopher Dring. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

A senior games buyer, speaking without the permission of his employer, told The Game Business, "that because of the on-going issues around hardware component availability, we wont be getting the units we want ahead of GTA ." The source added: Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year-end period."

Dring pointed out that Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki told investors in May that "the necessary volume" of PS5 stock "has been secured for 2026; however, Xbox
Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball told The Game Business earlier in the month that there are already Xbox supply issues. You may like Secure your PS5 at 130 off before GTA 6 arrives Get ready for GTA 6's launch with these PS5 accessory Prime Day deals Save big on GTA 6 before pre-orders open, with
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original sound - TechRadar "I can tell you definitively demand for our console exceeds the supply," Ball told The Game Business. "We are putting
them in as many stores as possible. We are producing them as quickly as possible. There is a severe limitation to how quickly we can do that, but its not a question of appetite.

"We need to do more, but there are constraints here. And so there are, unfortunately, a number of different markets in which we do not have supply. There are other markets in which we have inadequate supply. That is a privilege as a company it is a challenge for us to figure out." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

When we asked about the potential impact GTA 6 will have among consumers, he said, "Its going to invigorate a lot of players. Its going to move some additional devices."

Microsoft just announced that the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will increase by $150 "effective August 1, 2026," so now would certainly be the best time to secure one before the price hike and before there is a shortage.

GTA 6 officially launches on November 19 and will cost $79.99 / AU$129.95 / 69.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 / AU$159.95 / 89.99 for the
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