Gear for GTA 6
The short list — only things that actually matter for launch. Same rules as everything else here: no hype, and we tell you why or we don't list it.
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Start here: storage
The single most avoidable launch-night problem is a full drive. GTA 6's download is expected to be one of the biggest in console history — if your console is already tight on space, sort this before November 19, not at midnight.
1TB+ expansion SSD
GTA 6's download will be one of the biggest ever. A full console drive on launch night is the most avoidable launch-day problem there is.
PlayStation 5
The console GTA 6 launches on first, November 19. If you're buying hardware for it, this is the safe pick.
GTA 6 — Standard Edition
The complete game — full story, full map. You can upgrade to Ultimate later, so this is the smart default.
Extra DualSense controller
Second controller for couch sessions — and a charged backup for the long ones.
Gaming headset
Vice City's radio and score deserve better than TV speakers.
Not sure which edition?
Get the launch-week survival guide
Preload dates, file sizes, unlock times — the facts, one email, before November 19. No spam.
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