Bank of America Sees GTA 6 at $80 as Catalyst for Industry Price Hikes

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Bank of America analysts argue GTA 6 should launch at $80 to set a new industry-wide price point, citing rising development costs and Take-Two’s past move to $70. They suggest the blockbuster could justify higher prices across publishers, with Nintendo’s $80 titles and ongoing DLC/microtransaction revenue shaping the market. GTA 6 is scheduled for November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and BOA has raised its Take-Two price target to $320 on the premise that higher prices could be sustainable for big-budget games.
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