PS5 gets nostalgic CoD ports that outrun GTA 6 on charts, angering Xbox fans
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Microsoft/Activision released basic PS5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 (original Xbox 360 titles) that are topping the PlayStation Store charts ahead of GTA 6, sparking backlash from Xbox enthusiasts who feel left out as these nostalgic titles appear on PS with minimal enhancements and a $40 price tag; the move shines a light on retro back-compat and the controversy around platform exclusivity, while illustrating how nostalgia can drive modern charts even when the underlying ports are barebones.
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