GTA 6 on PS5 & Xbox
Unlike the PC section of this site, everything here is about a platform GTA 6 is confirmed to launch on: November 19, 2026. No prediction needed for the basics; the practical question is just getting your console ready.
Buying GTA 6 and don't own 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 once GTA 6's ~150GB install lands.
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Get ready for GTA 6
Pre-orders are open, and physical is code-only
Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026, with every edition including a free Vintage Vice City Pack (car, garage, outfits and a weapon finish). See the full breakdown on our price page.
If you're buying a physical copy, know this first: Rockstar has confirmed the retail box does not include a disc. It contains a one-time PSN or Xbox download code instead, which is non-transferable once redeemed. If you were planning to buy physical specifically to resell or lend later, that's not possible with this release.
Which console
Storage, get ready before launch
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.
ComparisonBest External Drives
Real SSD/HDD models compared, and what each one can and can't run.
BackgroundHow Many GB Is GTA 6?
Where the ~150GB prediction comes from.
Controllers, display & accessories
Thinking about PC instead?
No PC version of GTA 6 has been announced. If you're weighing console now vs. waiting for a possible PC release later, our PC vs console breakdown covers exactly that trade-off, including how long past Rockstar PC ports have taken to arrive.