The highly anticipated launch of Rockstar Games’ next open‑world title, GTA VI, is set for Friday, November 19. While the publisher is unlikely to offer deep price cuts on the game itself during its first year, shoppers can still reduce their out‑of‑pocket expense by purchasing discounted platform gift cards and applying the balance toward the digital preorder.
Discounted PlayStation Gift Cards
Owners of Sony PlayStation consoles can acquire a $75 gift card for $69 through the online retailer Newegg. The reduced price is unlocked by entering coupon code BNWF2669 at checkout. In addition, Costco members have a separate option: four $25 Sony gift cards can be bought together for $89.99, providing a modest bulk discount. Applying either of these cards to the standard edition of GTA VI, priced at $79.99, effectively reduces the net cost of the game to $64.99 or $70.99 respectively, depending on the chosen purchase route.
Discounted Xbox Gift Cards
For players on Microsoft’s Xbox Series S or Series X, Newegg also offers a discounted gift card. A $90 Xbox gift card can be purchased for $80 by using coupon code BNWF2662 during checkout. When the $80 credit is applied to the standard edition of GTA VI, the effective spend drops to $79.99 – $80, essentially covering the entire purchase price and leaving a small balance for future use.
Impact on Preorder Cost and Timing
The standard edition of GTA VI retails for $79.99, while the ultimate edition carries a price tag of $99.99. By leveraging the discounted gift cards, a buyer can either purchase the standard edition outright with little to no additional cash outlay or acquire the ultimate edition by adding roughly $10 to the base price after the gift card credit is applied. Neither discount represents a large percentage reduction, but given that Rockstar has not signaled any major price promotions for the launch year, the savings are notable for cost‑conscious gamers.
Preloading of the title is already available on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms, meaning that players who have secured their digital copy can download the game ahead of time. The title will unlock at midnight local time on November 19, allowing preloaded users immediate access when the servers go live. Because the discount mechanisms involve third‑party retailers rather than Rockstar itself, the offers are limited to the specific coupon codes and inventory available at Newegg and Costco at the time of writing.
In summary, shoppers looking to trim the expense of the GTA VI preorder have two primary avenues: discounted Sony gift cards via Newegg or Costco, and discounted Xbox gift cards via Newegg. By applying these credits, the effective price of the standard edition can be reduced to roughly $65–$71 for PlayStation owners and to essentially zero out‑of‑pocket cost for Xbox owners, with any remaining balance usable for future purchases. While the overall savings are modest, they represent one of the few price‑reduction opportunities before the game’s official release on November 19.
Steve Lopez is a Senior Editorial Columnist and Health & Public Policy reporter for News Raise. Steve focuses on healthcare advancements, medical technologies, and public health policies.
