Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 29
X User Claims $54,720 GTA VI Bet on 500 Copies After 401(k) Withdrawal
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 29

X User Claims $54,720 GTA VI Bet on 500 Copies After 401(k) Withdrawal

2 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 29

Summary

  • $54,720 in screenshots showed a claimed pre-order for 500 GTA VI Ultimate Edition copies after X user @AryanBundles said he emptied his 401(k) to resell them.
  • The plan appeared to unravel because GTA VI's boxed Standard and Ultimate editions reportedly contain digital download codes rather than discs, undercutting any attempt to corner physical supply.
  • X users challenged the post as either a misunderstanding or deliberate ragebait, noting the images looked like a pre-confirmation screen rather than proof of a completed purchase.
  • Rockstar has not announced full disc editions, though rumors suggest they could arrive months after launch; pre-orders opened June 25 and the game is due Nov. 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X.

Insights

As digital codes replace game discs, is this the final nail in the coffin for physical copy scalpers?
Is raiding a 401(k) for video games a sign of financial desperation or just an elaborate online hoax?