"This doesn’t represent pre-order data," Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand
Xbox has officially disputed claims that PlayStation is outselling it 8-to-1 in GTA 6 preorders, citing that affiliate click data is not a reliable metric for actual sales. The company urged fans to wait for verified sales figures rather than relying on social media narratives.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the growing tension between social media-driven market speculation and official corporate data in the gaming industry.
As rumors of a massive sales gap circulate, Xbox sets the record straight on why affiliate clicks are not the same as console sales.
The article presents the company's rebuttal while acknowledging the limitations of the data being criticized.
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