The GTA VI Collector's Edition vanished from Australian shelves within minutes of going on sale, highlighting the intense demand for Rockstar Games merchandise even before the main title releases. This rapid sell-out demonstrates that fans are willing to spend significant money on peripheral content, though the product itself excludes the core game.
High-priced peripheral set excludes core video game software
Rockstar Games released the item, known internally as The Goodtime State Vice City Collection, which is themed around the fictional Macca the Gator TV show from the GTA VI universe. The set is a standalone merchandise package rather than a game bundle, focusing on collectible items related to the game's cultural references.
The collector's edition carries a price tag of 699.95 AUD (around $492) in Australia and $400 USD (around $400) in the United States. These prices apply to the physical goods only, as the package does not include the actual GTA VI video game software.
Sales in Australia were handled exclusively through EB Games, where the store began taking orders at 11:00 AM local time. The entire stock was purchased almost immediately after the launch window opened, leaving no inventory for walk-in customers.
Future availability in Australia is now restricted to a JB Hi-Fi Perks program draw, meaning general retail access has ended. Buyers in the US face a similar high-demand environment given the $400 price point for the same non-game collection.
Source: IXBT
