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GTA 6 file size and the best storage upgrades

GTA 6 is reported at about 210GB on PS5 (not official yet), and pre-load starts November 12. That is a quarter of a 1TB PS5 and more than half of a 512GB Series S.

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PS5 SSDs (with heatsink)

PS5 needs a PCIe Gen4 M.2 drive, 5,500MB/s or faster, with a heatsink. Both of these qualify. SSD prices rose sharply in 2026, so compare before buying.

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Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink (2TB)

GamesRadar's best PS5 SSD. Fits GTA 6 plus a full library.

PS5
  • Up to 7,450MB/s
  • Built-in heatsink for PS5
  • 2TB
  • SSD prices went up in 2026
Typical priceabout $540 to $670 (SSD prices rose in 2026)

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WD_Black SN850X with Heatsink (2TB)

A long-time PS5 favorite with a PS5-sized heatsink. Compare its price against the Samsung.

PS5
  • Up to 7,300MB/s
  • Built-in heatsink
  • 2TB
  • Compare its price against the Samsung first
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Xbox expansion cards

Xbox Series X|S games need an official expansion card to run from extra storage.

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Best value

WD_Black C50 Expansion Card for Xbox (1TB)

Same plug-in speed as Seagate's card and often cheaper.

Xbox Series X|S
  • Plug and play
  • Full Series X|S speed
  • 1TB
  • Xbox only
Typical priceabout $100 to $180
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Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox (1TB)

Plugs into the back and runs games at full internal speed. Essential on a 512GB Series S.

Xbox Series X|S
  • Plug and play
  • Full Series X|S speed
  • 1TB
  • Costs more per GB than PS5 SSDs
Typical priceabout $140
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Questions

How big is GTA 6?

About 210GB on PS5, according to a PlayStation Store tracker reported in late October 2026. Rockstar has not published an official size, and the Xbox size is unknown.

Can I install a PS5 SSD myself?

Yes. It takes about 10 minutes with a small screwdriver. Sony's support site has the steps.

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