Several reports are linking increased interest in Sony’s PS5 Pro to the upcoming release of GTA 6. The claims include shortages, rising resale prices and a new purchasing restriction in Japan, but none of the supplied reporting is backed by an official statement from Rockstar or Sony.

What reports are claiming about GTA 6 and PS5 Pro demand

A report from Complex says the PS5 Pro is selling out ahead of GTA 6. Other coverage from Mashable makes a similar claim, describing shortages as connected to anticipation for Rockstar’s game.

Those reports do not establish that GTA 6 is the cause of any PS5 Pro supply issue. They also do not provide an official Rockstar statement confirming a performance upgrade, an enhanced edition or a dedicated console bundle.

Is Sony requiring 60 hours of playtime to buy a PS5 Pro?

Multiple reports say Sony has introduced a 60-hour playtime requirement for some PS5 Pro purchases in Japan. According to HotHardware, the measure is intended to combat scalpers. GTA BOOM also reports the 60-hour condition.

The available reports frame GTA 6 as a factor behind the heightened demand, but the evidence here does not confirm whether the rule applies broadly, how it is enforced or whether it is directly related to the game.

Are PS5 Pro prices rising because of GTA 6?

A Technology Magazine report claims that the “GTA 6 effect” is pushing PS5 Pro prices higher. Another report from PC Guide claims PS5 Pro sales rose by 348% in one week despite price increases.

These figures and the suggested connection to GTA 6 remain reported claims rather than confirmed facts. There is no official GTA 6 console bundle, PS5 Pro enhancement or hardware partnership established by the evidence provided.

For now, the clearest conclusion is that news outlets are reporting unusually strong PS5 Pro interest while using GTA 6 anticipation as a possible explanation. Whether that connection reflects a genuine purchasing trend—and whether GTA 6 will receive specific PS5 Pro features—still requires confirmation from Sony or Rockstar.