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GTA 6's price shows gaming's $80 luxury-tier is here to stay, and I don't want to upgrade my setup because of it

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July 3, 2026

 GTA 6's price shows gaming's $80 luxury-tier is here to stay, and I don't want to upgrade my setup because of it
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TheGamer

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· Jul 9, 2026

GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Vs Standard: Is The Ultimate Edition Worth Buying?

Before buying GTA 6's Ultimate Edition, see everything included and whether the premium upgrade justifies the price.

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Kotaku

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· Jul 2, 2026

This Is The Most Expensive It’s Ever Been To Buy A New GTA And A PlayStation To Play It On

Even if you factor in inflation, buying GTA 6 and a new PS5 is the most pricey way to play in the franchise's history

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up

Awooga, awooga, GTA 6 price alert! The money number the rest of the industry are seemingly looking to as a guide of how much they might be able to charge for their own games has been revealed. For the standard edition, it's 79.99, which is right in line with what finance types had been pushing for and predicting. Read more

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80

Courtesy of Rockstar Games One of the biggest recent announcements surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 was its price, with pre-orders going live and revealing that the AAA juggernaut would cost around 80. With its Ultimate Edition adding tons of content for a increased price of 100, AAA gaming is getting more expensive than ever, with some players labeling projects []

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