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Grand Theft Auto 6’s Code In A Box Is Somehow Already Selling Out On PS5, And Scalpers Have Their Eye On It
A lot of people ready and willing to pre-order an empty plastic case
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Gamesradar
· Jun 25, 2026
GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it
GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it
SVG
· Jun 30, 2026
5 Reasons Why GTA 6's Physical Edition Won't Include A Disc
Grand Theft Auto 6 will ship with a slip of paper inside a plastic box, for those insistent on putting something on the shelf. We explore the reasons why.
The Beat
· Jun 25, 2026
Gamers who buy a physical copy of GTA 6 will only get a code in a box
Didn’t Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake have a song about this?
IGN
· Jun 25, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 Preorders Are Live
Everything you need to know to preorder Grand Theft Auto 6 for PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.
JOE.co.uk
· Jun 24, 2026
GTA 6 price has finally been confirmed – and it’s got everyone talking
A big update The retail price for the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally been confirmed – and it’s got people talking. GTA 6 is a phrase that has come to symbolise many meanings. Whether it’s in reference to something people felt was impossible, something severely delayed or unlikely to happen, or just the []
Polygon
· Jun 24, 2026
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition and pre-order bonuses announced by Rockstar
Rockstar Games revealed Grand Theft Auto 6's pre-order bonuses and high-end Ultimate Edition content ahead of preorders going live on June 25.
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