GTA IV tops Halo 3, will sell $400 million in first week (News)

GamePro staff, GamePro (online)

16/04/2008 18:59:30

Fact: Grand Theft Auto IV will have an impressive launch. However, will the hype train drive it past the current week-one sales winner Halo 3?

The survey says yes as sources close to GTA IV publisher Take-Two have reported it is expecting to sell six million units of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV. In monetary terms, that translates into approximately $US400 million in one week.

According to Variety, Take Two is able to predict its early sales figures based on how many units retailers have ordered so far.

Analysts have for the most part agreed with the prediction, and word on the financial street is the $400 million mark will be enough to knock Halo 3 from its multi-million dollar throne ($300 in the first week).