Ex-Blizzard Head Complains About PlayStation 5 Pro Shortage While Xbox Marketer Highlights Alternative for GTA 6

Gamers are joking that the PlayStation boycott has “succeeded.”

The August presentation of “Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Cut” on Netflix drew a lot of attention. It appears that following the event, some people rushed out to buy a console, as online observers noted that PlayStation 5 Pro units have practically vanished from sale or even sold out completely.

Former Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Ybarra ran into this issue and shared his frustration on social media:

Well, the new PlayStation Pro consoles are already sold out at PlayStation and partners. Wow. I need one by November…

His post went viral within the gaming community, prompting Xbox Vice President of Marketing Aaron Greenberg to respond by highlighting an advantage of Microsoft’s console:

Sounds like you won’t be playing Gears of War: E-Day this holidays!? [Xbox] is the only console where you can play Gears, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Grand Theft Auto VI.

Mike Ybarra replied that Steam is his top priority:

I prefer Steam. Steam is my first choice whenever possible. Unfortunately, GTA VI isn’t there yet.

GTA VI is scheduled for release on November 19 of this year for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Rockstar Games and Take-Two have not yet announced a release window for the PC version.

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