Xbox teases GTA 6 with an alligator console as Sensor Tower estimates preorder split
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Microsoft has revealed the X-Bite, a playable Xbox Series X housed inside a roughly five-foot custom alligator, made by creature effects studio John Nolan Studio. Only one exists, and fans can enter a sweepstakes on X, Instagram or TikTok through November 10. Microsoft's post does not name GTA 6, but GameSpot notes the Florida theme and "pure Miami vibes" line from an Xbox marketing lead point to the game, since Sony holds GTA 6's marketing rights.
GameSpot also cites Sensor Tower figures estimating that GTA 6 has sold about 2 million copies on Xbox Series X|S so far, compared with 5.75 million on PS5. Sensor Tower expects most preorders to arrive in the final week and says the total could reach 25 million. These are third-party estimates, not figures from Rockstar.
The giveaway shows Xbox is still finding ways to promote the game despite PlayStation's marketing deal, and the estimates hint at how big the launch could be across both consoles.
Sources
- GameSpot (opens in a new tab) by Eddie Makuch. Press, published .
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