GTA V suffered because of the new consoles

Cowen u0026 Company analyst Doug Kryuts suggested that the main reason for the transfer release date GTA V was the release of new consoles this fall as "close to the start of the release of new hardware will enable the publisher to increase not only start, but also the subsequent sale."

Such a step, taking into account the output of at least one of the new consoles at the end of the year, would allow the developers to move the show to a new generation of gaming systems. Moreover, in addition to the sales of the game, up to sales subsequent amendments thereto. The report states:

"By itself, the transfer of the game from the first fiscal quarter to the second is unlikely to affect the results of the 2014 fiscal year. However, we expect the release of the new Xbox and / or Playstation in the area of ​​December. In our view, the proximity of exit GTA V this period will increase the final sale of the project, although, given the cult status GTASales will be impressive in any way.

We also believe that such a decision will have an impact on sales is likely planned DLC for the game, since the number of owners of new consoles will only increase. Take-Two have certain plans to port the game to future console to maximize successfully recover their investments. "

Release GTA V yet confirmed for Xbox 360 and PS3 and it is scheduled for September this year.