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GTA 6 Price: A Self-Made Millionaire Says Playing It Could Save You Thousands

Mark Tilbury, known for frugality, has a joke calculation about the game's cost, and the UK prices and upgrade fee are listed below.

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The millionaire's claim

Mark Tilbury says playing GTA VI might save gamers thousands of dollars. [1] He is a self-made millionaire whose social media posts center on frugality. [1]

Tilbury is a British entrepreneur and financial influencer, and his video was posted on Instagram and TikTok. [2] He is best known for videos on frugal living, and he reuses old cups and flies economy. [3]

How the math works

Tilbury estimates a night out costs $100. [1] His argument rests on that figure, since time spent playing GTA VI is time not spent going out. [1]

The article describes his calculations as intended to be a joke, with numbers plucked out of thin air. [2] It also says the video is tongue-in-cheek and not actual financial advice, though it makes a fair point about the game's value. [3]

Release date and platforms

GTA VI is due to launch on 19 November for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. [2] It is scheduled to drop on November 19. [1]

Experts indicated that 1.5 million people might call out of work on release day. [1] Merchandise includes stickers, money clips, and a lighter in addition to hats and T-shirts. [1]

The GTA 6 price in the UK

UK preorder prices for GTA VI started at £69.99 across major retailers. [2] Amazon UK then cut the price to £64.99, its lowest-ever price with a £5 discount. [2]

Publishers are reportedly hoping GTA 6 sets a new precedent on game pricing. [3]

What it means for you

If you plan to buy in the UK, preorder prices started at £69.99, and Amazon UK has a listing at £64.99. [2]

From release day, the Ultimate Edition Upgrade can be bought digitally for £20 or $20 from the PlayStation or Xbox Store. [2] If you play on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, those are the platforms the game is due on for 19 November. [2]

Tilbury's savings figure comes from a video that is tongue-in-cheek and not actual financial advice. [3]

Sources

  1. How Buying ‘GTA 6’ Could Actually Save You $5,000, According to a Self-Made Millionaire — vice.com
  2. GTA 6 gamers could save themselves $5,000 as game's huge price tag gets unexpected defence — gamingbible.com
  3. Self-Made Millionaire Says Buying GTA 6 Saves You $5,000 — ign.com
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