Xbox could have the upper hand on GTA 6 sales due to a PS5-only restriction

While some players might prefer to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on PS5, there is a restriction that might just make them reconsider Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most highly anticipated games of the decade, so when pre-orders went live, fans moved fast to secure their copy. It is a timed exclusive on consoles, so players who want to get their hands on it on day one will have to play it on Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5. While many fans already have a preferred platform for the game, others still have to decide where they want to play it. And there is one detail that might just help them make their choice. GTA 6 download codes are region-locked on PS5 but not on Xbox. After the pre-order frenzy, IGN reported that its PS5 affiliate link outperformed Xbox's by 8-to-1. This made it seem like the PS5 link was widely more popular. However, according to Xbox, the report didn't actually reflect sales — it was data based on internet traffic, not a financial report — and claimed that it has seen record numbers with its GTA 6 pre-orders. The fact that download codes are region-locked on its competitor's platform might just be what Xbox needs to boost these numbers even further. Region-locked