GTA VI’s hype collides with sticker shock on consoles

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Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to be a system seller, but the rapid price hikes on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles—and rising component costs—could curb uptake, prompting many prospective players to delay upgrades or wait for cheaper hardware even as GTA VI looms.
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