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AC Black Flag Resynced isn’t out yet, but it has already racked up 300k+ Steam pre-orders (~$14m gross) and is tracking 5.39x Shadows in pre-release PC sales; analysts expect even stronger performance on PlayStation once it launches.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple's foldable iPhone, reportedly named iPhone Ultra, will be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max but pre-orders may not begin until late 2026 due to manufacturing challenges; price is expected around $2,299–$2,499, with suppliers shipping roughly 7–8 million foldables in 2026 versus 20–22 million iPhone 18 Pro models, and a September reveal with October availability is likely, echoing the iPhone X launch timeline.
Capcom moved Onimusha: Way of the Sword up from Sept 25 to Sept 4, 2026 to dodge GTA 6's launch traffic; Switch 2 pre-orders are being refunded and must be reordered, while e-Capcom physical pre-orders remain honored. The earlier date slots the return of the series into a busy release window but could boost visibility.
Reports from GameStop staff and outlets suggest GTA 6 pre-orders for physical copies are abnormally low because the box only includes a digital download code and no disc, with some stores hitting only single-digit pre-orders against targets of hundreds. This disc-free approach could hurt brick-and-mortar retailers and the used-games market, even as digital pre-orders surge and rumors persist about a later disc release.
An X user claims to have withdrawn his retirement funds to preorder 500 copies of GTA VI Ultimate Edition in hopes of cornering the market, but the physical edition reportedly contains only a digital download code. Skeptics call it ragebait or a prank, and Rockstar has not announced post-launch discs. Pre-orders went live June 25, with digital pre-loading on November 12 and the game releasing November 19, 2026.
Even with Valve’s randomized pre-order lottery and account requirements, Steam Machines are already being scalped on eBay: the 512GB version is commonly listed around $1,500 and some listings reach $3,200, while the 2TB unit can fetch $2,500 and up. Shipments have begun, but demand and inflated prices persist as component costs rise and buyers worry about matching the pre-order with a Steam account.
Microsoft disputed claims that GTA 6 is eight times more pre-ordered on PS5 than Xbox, saying IGN Finds data isn’t representative and urging people to wait for official figures; GTA 6 is releasing on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
GTA 6 pre-orders kicked off with Microsoft claiming Xbox orders have broken records, but there’s no official data yet. Anecdotal signals (including IGN Finds’ 8-to-1 PS5-to-Xbox pre-order ratio) and a temporary PS5 stock-out on Amazon suggest PS5 could lead, though Xbox cautions that affiliate-linked figures don’t reflect true pre-orders. With no concrete data, experts expect PS5 to continue outselling Xbox Series X/S this generation, but the exact split remains uncertain.
Nio opened pre-orders for the five-seat ES8 with a July 9 launch date and a limited-time 5,000-yuan deposit that can be applied as a 10,000-yuan discount. The five-seat version shares the ES8’s overall footprint but uses a shorter 3,130 mm wheelbase, offers up to 3,084 liters of cargo space (frunk 230 L, rear 1,334 L), and is built on a 900-volt architecture with a 102-kWh pack delivering a 655 km CLTC range. It features the Cedar SUV-driver system powered by the Shenji NX9031 chip, and display cars are available in stores now.
GTA 6 pre-orders are open ahead of its November launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and unlike GTA V there will be no genuine physical edition; retailers will sell download codes in boxes. The piece frames this as part of a broader shift to digital distribution in gaming, with implications for ownership, the used market, and retailer strategies, while pre-order bonuses like the Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+ offer incentives.
Warhammer Community’s Saturday pre-orders drop covers Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, and Black Library, led by Ciaphas Cain (with Jurgen) and a host of new boxes: Hippogriff AFV, Centaur RSV, Astra Militarum Battleforces, Necron Host, Chaos Space Marines Warband, Tyranid Swarm, The Horus Heresy Maximus Battle Group, Whirlwind Missile Tank, Zone Mortalis, plus illustrated editions and special releases (For the Emperor, The Sabbat Worlds Crusade, Rynn’s World Special Edition, Hive: Part One in French/German, Ciaphas Cain: Vainglorious, Defender of the Imperium). Most items are limited-stock or region-delayed (Korea).
Trump Mobile has started selling its T1 Phone to the general public even as a large pre-order backlog (roughly 600,000 deposits totaling about $60 million) remains unfulfilled, drawing criticism for skipping the queue. The move follows recent PR turbulence and a teardown by iFixit that suggests the T1 is essentially a clone of the HTC U24 Pro, while Trump Mobile also rebranded its marketing from 'Made in America' to 'Assembled in America'.
Rockstar opened Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders ahead of its November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with standard edition priced at $80/£70/€80 and an Ultimate Edition at $100/£90/€100 offering exclusive in‑game items; there will be no physical disc at launch, as boxed copies contain a download code, and pre-orders include a Vintage Vice City pack. GTA Online will not launch with GTA VI, which is a single‑player title at release, though analysts forecast a blockbuster debut with around 40 million units in the first year and pre-orders potentially generating $1 billion in revenue in an hour, despite launch delays and a unionization‑related lawsuit against Rockstar.
GTA 6 pre-orders are live on Xbox and PlayStation stores ahead of the November 19 launch. The Standard Edition costs $80 (UK £69.99) while the Ultimate Edition is $100 (UK £89.99); no physical Ultimate version exists yet, only a digital upgrade. Pre-orders include a Vintage Vice City pack for anyone who orders before Nov 20, and physical copies will contain a download code. Upgrading to the Ultimate Edition later is possible, and savvy shoppers can use gift-card deals (e.g., four $25 Xbox gift cards) to cover the cost. The article also lists current US/UK retailer stock links and notes that pre-orders are rolling out as stores finalize their systems.
Rockstar revealed GTA 6 pricing ahead of pre-orders: $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate edition, described as a single-player experience at launch. Pre-orders begin June 25 across PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and retailers, with digital pre-loading starting November 12 and physical editions available the same day to support pre-loading. The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital pre-orders come with the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free GTA+ month. No multiplayer or online features were announced for launch in the initial pricing reveal.