GTA 6 hype sends demand for used PlayStation 5 consoles soaring

Demand for used PlayStation 5 consoles has surged ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, DR reports, with listings and searches on the Danish marketplace Den Blå Avis rising sharply.

The game is due out on November 19 and is one of the most anticipated releases ever. Compared with October 2025, the number of PS5 listings on Den Blå Avis has increased by 82 per cent, while searches for “PS5” are up 76 per cent, according to Kathrine Opshaug Bakke, a second-hand goods expert at Vend, the company that includes Den Blå Avis.

Interest is strongest in the more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro. New listings for the model have risen by 240 per cent, while searches have climbed by 320 per cent.

“There is no doubt that GTA 6 is having a huge effect on PlayStation sales. People want the absolute best to play it on,” said Thomas Bense, a video game expert and founder of the media outlet Pixel.tv.

The retail price of the top model, the PlayStation 5 Pro, has risen from about 7,000 to around 13,000 kroner, leading many buyers to look for cheaper, second-hand alternatives. Bakke said owners of a PS5 Pro could get a good deal by selling now.

Bense said the high prices had surprised him, though he was not surprised by the game’s popularity or the scale of the anticipation. Price comparison company Pricerunner has also noticed a marked increase in demand at retailers ahead of the release.