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US PlayStation 5 sales rise 22% ahead of GTA VI release
US PlayStation 5 sales rose 22% in September as demand increased ahead of GTA VI.
The figures also show that console sales revenue grew 43%, putting Sony first among console makers by revenue.
GTA VI is the next game in the Grand Theft Auto series.
It is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The game’s arrival appears to be encouraging people to buy consoles before release.
Sony led console makers in US revenue in September.
Analysts expect GTA VI to be the most expensive video game ever produced.
PlayStation 5 console sales in the United States rose 22% in September, according to data from research firm Circana cited by Bloomberg.
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI has boosted demand for the console, TASS reported.
Sales revenue increased 43%, making Sony the leader in revenue among gaming console manufacturers.
GTA VI is scheduled for release on November 19 and will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Analysts expect GTA VI to be the most expensive video game ever produced.
- Who
- Sony and buyers of PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States.
- What
- PS5 sales rose 22% in September, while sales revenue increased 43%.
- When
- Sales figures are for September; GTA VI is scheduled for release on November 19.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- The upcoming release of GTA VI has boosted demand for PS5 consoles.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
PlayStation 5 sales in the United States rose 22%, and sales revenue increased 43%.
GTA VI is scheduled for release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- PS5 sales growth
- 22% in the United States in September
- Sales revenue growth
- 43%
- Data source
- Research firm Circana, cited by Bloomberg
- GTA VI release date
- November 19
- GTA VI platforms
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S