GTA 6 console exclusivity sparks backlash as scalpers double Valve controller prices

Take-Two's CEO confirmed at the earnings call that GTA 6 will launch on consoles first, denying Sony secured exclusivity—claiming the core player base remains on console platforms. Same day, Valve's new Steam controller sold out in roughly 35 minutes on May 5th, with eBay scalpers flipping the $99 unit for double the retail price.

Controllers selling out isn't news. What's notable: Valve's servers crashed, and a $99 peripheral hit $200 on resale markets. The signal? PC players waiting on GTA 6 are hedging bets, stockpiling hardware before launch.

T2's rationale doesn't hold up. "Core players on console"—that worked in 2013. Today Steam concurrent users peak above 30 million. The real calculus: console optimization ships faster, recoups investment quicker. PC version gets the slow-burn treatment.

Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold, preloads are live, and the radio lineup—Linkin Park, YOASOBI—delivers. Xbox launches first, PS5 version follows later this year. The handling's been solid across the series, framerates hold steady. Racing fans know the drill.

PC players have reason to be frustrated with GTA 6's staggered release, but Rockstar's playbook hasn't changed. Day-one access means buying a console or waiting for the port. Skip the scalped controllers—restocks hit in two weeks.