GTA 6 more expensive in UK than US as pre orders begin
After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, you can finally pre-order GTA 6 – and fans are already noticing that some fans will be paying more than others for the game.
Pre-orders for the game became available the moment the clock struck 12 last night, ahead of its release later this year.
Grand Theft Auto VI has now been in the works for over a decade, with experts believing it to be the most expensive game made to date, with fans forced to sit through multiple delays over the years.
But now we finally have a release date,19 November, and a price for the game, with Brits wanting to get in on the action expected to fork out £69.99 for the standard edition or £89.99 for the premium version.
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However, the price has been a sticking point for some, with eagle-eyed fans pointing out that it's technically cheaper for US-based fans to buy the game.
Across the Atlantic, fans of GTA 6 will be forking out $79.99 for the standard game and a whopping $100 for the premium version.
Upon first glance, you might think Brits are getting the better deal, that is, until you factor in currency conversion rates.
According to Currency Rate, $79.99 in USD converts to £60.67 GBP, while Google's currency converter puts it at £60.62, which means UK-based fans are paying just over £8 more for the same game.
Meanwhile, the $99.99 charged for the premium version converts to £75.79, meaning UK fans are spending even more money on the same game.
Currency values do, of course, fluctuate, meaning it's impossible to get an exactly equal conversion, and £60.62 would be a bizarre price tag for a game.
UK users aren't the only gamers impacted by regional discrepancies either, as one Reddit thread pointed out that users around the world could be paying vastly different prices.
But before anyone gets their pitchforks out, it's most likely that the price discrepancies are down to tax, as PlayStation has since confirmed that all game purchases are subject to local sales taxes.
Over in the US, sales tax is applied at checkout, with rates varying from state to state, while VAT is included in the final price on items sold in the UK.
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Games will come without a physical disc
The pricetag wasn't the only thing Rockstar revealed about the game, as physical copies of GTA 6 will come sans disc.
Instead, the game will feature a digital download code, a move which will no doubt be frustrating for physical collectors.
But hey, it sure beats the old days of queueing up for hours to get your hands on a game which sells out before you can even reach the shelf.
Brenna Cooper