Highly Anticipated GTA 6 Arrives in Israel, Prices Compared
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Grand Theft Auto 6 has launched in Israel, with initial prices for physical copies at 329 shekels. Digital versions are available for as low as 275 shekels during November sales. The game's arrival follows its global release date of November 19. Israeli prices are considered high globally, partly due to an 18% VAT. The economic impact of the launch in the US is estimated at $1 billion.
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- Grand Theft Auto 6 has arrived in Israel, with initial prices for physical copies at 329 shekels.
- Digital versions of GTA 6 are available for as low as 275 shekels in Israel during November sales.
- The global release of GTA 6 is scheduled for November 19, over 13 years after its predecessor.
- Israeli prices for GTA 6 are among the highest worldwide, influenced by an 18% VAT.
- The economic impact of the GTA 6 launch in the US is projected to be around $1 billion.
- Physical GTA 6 packaging now includes a digital download code for pre-installation.
The highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has arrived in Israel, with the first shipment received by the Mahsanei Hashmal retail chain. The game's global release is set for November 19, over 13 years after its predecessor. While Mahsanei Hashmal is selling the physical copy for 329 shekels, a review of the Israeli market reveals lower prices for digital versions during November sales. EXON Games offers the digital PlayStation 5 version for 275 shekels and the Xbox Series X|S version for 279 shekels. The cheapest physical copy is available at iStore in Eilat for 295.76 shekels (without VAT). Outside Eilat, Green Mobile sells physical copies for PS5 or Xbox Series X for 299 shekels with free shipping. Official PlayStation and Microsoft digital stores list the game at a retail price of 319 shekels. Price comparison sites show private sellers offering digital codes for PS5 around 324 shekels. Major retailers like iStore (outside Eilat), Game Mobile, and Touch Store are selling physical PS5 discs for a uniform 349 shekels, including shipping. The Ultimate Edition digital version for Xbox Series X|S is available on sale for 359 shekels, and the PS5 digital version for 369 shekels, compared to the official retail price of 399 shekels. The highest price for a standard edition is 399 shekels for an Xbox Series X|S physical copy from Game Mobile. Physical game packaging now includes a digital download code, allowing pre-installation before the official launch. For those without a console, the total cost including the game ranges from approximately 2,000 shekels for an Xbox Series S bundle to over 4,000 shekels for high-end consoles like the PS5 Pro. Despite the official US prices ranging from $72 to $133, Israeli prices are among the highest globally due to an 18% VAT, with the base version costing 319 shekels and the Ultimate Edition 399 shekels. In the US, the launch is expected to impact the economy by approximately $1 billion, with an estimated 1.5 million workers potentially taking the day off.
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