From IGN · Chris Reed · · 2m
PS5 and Xbox Shortages Before GTA 6
PS5 and Xbox consoles widely available at MSRP ahead of GTA 6 launch.
In brief
PS5 and Xbox consoles widely available at MSRP ahead of GTA 6 launch. Most PS5 and Xbox models are in stock at retail prices before GTA 6's November 19 release, though PS5 Pro is sold out. Originally reported by IGN.
Console Shortages Ahead of GTA 6
With Black Friday and GTA 6 release approaching, console shortages have been widely reported.
Xbox Head Warns of Demand Shortfall
Xbox head Asha Sharma said there's more demand than Xbox consoles available, urging owners to trade in dusty consoles.
Sony Wants PS5 for $400
Sony is offering to buy PS5 consoles for $400, while PS5 Pro may cost up to $1,400 from resellers.
PS5 Pro Sold Out Everywhere
New PlayStation 5 Pro consoles are sold out at all major retailers, with used units available for around $1,500.
PS5 with Disc Drive Widely Available
PS5 with disc drive models are widely available at MSRP across most retailers, with no Black Friday discounts expected.
PS5 Digital Edition Stock Status
PS5 Digital Edition is available at MSRP at most retailers, though Amazon and GameStop are currently sold out.
Xbox Series X with Disc Drive
Xbox Series X with disc drive is available at MSRP at most retailers, though Target and Microsoft are sold out.
Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition
Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition is available at MSRP at most retailers, with Xbox directly sold out.
Xbox Series S Models
Xbox Series S models are available at MSRP across most retailers, with storage options at 512GB or 1TB.
Nintendo Switch 2 Availability
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are widely available at MSRP across major retailers, with prices around $499.
GTA 6 Launch Date
GTA 6 will launch on November 19, with preloads starting November 10.
Potential Future Shortages
RAMageddon could worsen console shortages or price increases in 2027, urging buyers to act now.
What to remember
Most PS5 and Xbox models are in stock at retail prices before GTA 6's November 19 release, though PS5 Pro is sold out.
