WorldPingWe're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse
WorldPingWhat happened
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
Key facts
- Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
- Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:00 UTC.
Why it matters
Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.
What to watch next
- Availability, pricing and rollout regions
- Independent testing or verification of the claims made
- Responses from regulators and competing platforms
Sources
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Read the full report at Engadget