GTA 6's US$100 Ultimate Edition Outsells US$80 Standard Edition in Pre-orders
Take-Two's Grand Theft Auto VI has set a new pricing benchmark for AAA games, with a US$100 ultimate edition and an US$80 standard edition. Despite widespread player backlash over the higher price and cosmetic-only extras, pre-order data shows the ultimate edition is outselling the standard edition. Industry estimates put the game's pre-sale revenue at over US$260 million, indicating strong demand for the premium tier.
Grand Theft Auto VI's ultimate edition is priced at US$100, while the standard edition costs US$80. Pre-orders for the ultimate edition have already surpassed those for the standard edition. The game has pushed the starting price of AAA titles to US$80, triggering significant player dissatisfaction, and the US$100 ultimate edition has also faced controversy on social media platforms. Despite these disputes, actual pre-order data indicates that booking trends are leaning toward the more expensive premium version.
Industry estimates suggest that the game's pre-sale revenue has already exceeded US$260 million.
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