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| Console | US list price | Usable storage | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 Pro | $899.00 | ~1.89 TB (of 2TB) | Best visuals | View price on Amazon |
| PS5 (disc) | $649.00 | ~667 GB (of 825GB) | Best overall | View price on Amazon |
| PS5 Digital | $599.00 | ~667 GB (of 825GB) | Lowest-priced new PS5 model | View price on Amazon |
| Xbox Series X (disc) | $799.99 | ~802 GB (of 1TB) | More storage than base PS5 | View price on Amazon |
| Xbox Series X (digital) | $749.99 | ~802 GB (of 1TB) | Digital library, no disc drive | View price on Amazon |
| Xbox Series S | $499.99 | ~364 GB (of 512GB) | Lowest-priced new Xbox model | View price on Amazon |
Prices are US list prices for new consoles. Sources: PlayStation Direct (PS5), Xbox Wire price update (effective August 1, 2026) and xbox.com (Xbox list prices).
Which console does each game actually need?
GTA 6
No PC version announced. Full storage, price and pre-order breakdown.
Feb 23, 2027 · PS5 / Xbox / PCFable
Day-one on every platform, including PC. See our PC checker too.
Feb 4, 2027 · PS5 / Xbox / PCMetro 2039
Day-one on every platform. The Metro series runs demanding on PC.
Buying a console?
PS5, Best overall
The safer default pick, broader game library, digital or disc editions.
Xbox Series X, More usable storage
~802GB usable vs the PS5's ~667GB, useful if you're tracking more than one ~150GB install.
PS5 Pro, Premium choice
~1.89TB storage and the highest performance ceiling of the three, only worth the premium on a 4K display.
Already own one? Get it ready
PS5 Storage Guide
M.2 SSD install steps, compatible drives, and the external-drive trick.
XboxXbox Storage Guide
Storage Expansion Cards vs external drives, what actually works.
GuideControllers & Accessories
DualSense vs DualSense Edge, charging docks, grips, and what to skip.
Deep diveFull PS5 vs Xbox Comparison
Every SKU, storage math against a ~150GB install, and performance modes.
These guides were built for GTA 6's ~150GB predicted install, the storage math applies to any game of similar size.
Thinking about PC instead?
Fable and Metro 2039 both support PC day-one, run our PC checker to see if your current setup is ready, or what to upgrade first. GTA 6 has no PC version announced, so a console is currently the only confirmed way to play it at launch.
See our GameReady Methodology for how we source and label facts as Confirmed, Estimated or Unknown.