Will GTA 6 make people buy new consoles?

Yes — GTA 6 will almost certainly push some people to buy new consoles, especially players still on PS4/Xbox One or people who skipped the current generation. The biggest lift is likely for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PS5 probably benefiting the most if the game’s console audience follows the broader current-gen install-base pattern.

The effect probably won’t be “everyone buys a new console,” though. A lot depends on launch timing, whether a PC version comes later, console prices, bundles, and whether people feel the game runs well enough on cheaper hardware like Xbox Series S. Rising console prices could also blunt the upgrade wave: GTA 6 may create demand, but the total number of people who actually buy hardware will depend on affordability.

Bottom line: GTA 6 is one of the few games big enough to move hardware, but expect a meaningful bump rather than a guaranteed console-buying stampede.