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GTA 6 PS5 Controller Pre-Orders Go Live On PlayStation Store And It Immediately Collapses, Meanwhile eBay Is Flooded With Scalpers
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Pre-orders for the GTA 6-themed PS5 DualSense controllers launched on September 10, featuring black and white variants with a Vice City-inspired pink design, priced at $85 each.
- High demand caused Sony’s PlayStation Direct store to crash and long wait times, while retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop had limited availability and occasional errors during checkout.
- The controllers include unique features such as color-shifting paint, embossed palm trees on the grips, and GTA 6 logos on the touchpad and back, announced during Sony’s recent State of Play event.
- Scalpers quickly bought many controllers and listed them on eBay at inflated prices ranging from $130 to $195, although many of these listings may not result in actual sales.
- Despite initial difficulties, some customers have successfully pre-ordered the controllers by persistently trying different retailers, but availability remains limited.
