XBOX Reports 'Record' GTA 6 Orders And Says 'People Should Wait For Real Data'
Xbox has refuted claims that PlayStation 5 pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are significantly outpacing their own, labeling the data cited by IGN as inaccurate. The company stated they have seen record orders for the title and advised the public to wait for official data rather than relying on affiliate link metrics.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between gaming platforms and the media regarding data transparency and the influence of click-driven reporting in the gaming industry.
Folks were turning feral recently based on a tidbit released by IGN, suggesting that PlayStation 5 pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 were outpacing XBOX-based pre-orders by a whopping 8-to-1 ratio. However, the ‘data’ was based on the team’s internal affiliate systems, and not anything more concrete .
The article reports on a corporate statement while acknowledging the controversy surrounding the source of the original claims.
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