Games Inbox: Will you boycott GTA 6 for being digital-only?

As gamers and Rockstar fans eagerly anticipate the release of GTA 6, a growing chorus of dissent has emerged over the game's digital-only pricing model. For many, the decision to forgo physical copies and instead offer a code for download is a step too far, sparking calls for a boycott. But will this tactic be effective in persuading Rockstar to reconsider its stance, or will it simply be a case of "too little, too late"?

For some, the boycott is a necessary evil, a way to send a clear message to Rockstar that its decision is unacceptable. As freeway 77 so aptly puts it, "Companies follow the money and if the sales aren't quite up to where they wanted or expected, then they will have no choice but to release a physical copy." In other words, if gamers refuse to buy the digital-only version, Rockstar will be forced to reconsider its pricing model. But is this a realistic expectation, or is it simply a pipe dream?

Others, like freeway 77, are more skeptical about the whole situation, questioning whether Rockstar is indeed "having a laugh" with its pricing model. £75 for a game box with no disc? No manual? It's a staggering price tag, and one that many gamers are unlikely to stomach. As freeway 77 wryly observes, "Kinda of kidding but with this information in hand now I'll be waiting on the PC version. Even if it's two years away, I'll wait."

But what about the gamers who are actually considering boycotting GTA 6? Will their efforts be successful in persuading Rockstar to change its pricing model? Or will they simply be a vocal minority, drowned out by the millions of gamers who are eager to get their hands on the game? As Bobwallett so aptly puts it, "I m not liking the fact that GTA 6 physical copies will only contain a code. I m feeling like I might boycott the game in protest." But will his efforts be enough to make a difference?

For some, the PC version of GTA 6 may be a lifeline, a way to wait out the digital-only furore and buy the game when it's finally available on disc. As freeway 77 so aptly puts it, "I have plenty to keep me going until then." But will this be enough to satisfy the growing number of gamers who are increasingly frustrated with the digital-only model?

As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: Rockstar will be watching the sales figures closely, eager to see whether the boycott is having any impact. If sales are slow, will the company reconsider its pricing model? Or will it stick to its guns, convinced that the digital-only model is the future of gaming?In the end, it's up to the gamers to decide whether to boycott GTA 6 or not. Will they be swayed by the digital-only pricing model, or will they stand firm in their refusal to buy the game?