PlayStation 5 Slim Digital
The cheapest PS5, and it loses nothing for GTA 6 because the boxed game is a download code.
PlayStation
- No disc drive
- Same performance as the disc model
- Check storage size on the listing
- Can't play physical game discs
Setups
Complete GTA 6 setups by budget
Three ready-made builds. Totals are approximate, before tax and before the game itself ($79.99 Standard or $99.99 Ultimate).
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Under $700: get in on day one
Assumes you already have a 4K TV. About $636 to $678.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (PlayStation)
Cheap, light and comfortable for long sessions. It plugs into the controller.
PS5 (works on any controller with a headphone jack)Great gift
- Wired, 3.5mm
- Lightweight
- Swivel-to-mute mic
- Wired only
Typical priceabout $20 to $50
Budget headset, deep cut right now. Prices change fast, so check today's price.
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PowerA Twin Charging Station (DualSense)
Haptics drain the battery fast. This keeps two pads charged and ready.
PS5Great gift
- Charges 2 controllers
- Officially licensed
- Only for DualSense controllers
Under $1,500: proper 4K 120Hz living room
About $1,211 to $1,328.
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital
The cheapest PS5, and it loses nothing for GTA 6 because the boxed game is a download code.
PlayStation
- No disc drive
- Same performance as the disc model
- Check storage size on the listing
- Can't play physical game discs
Hisense 55" U6SF Pro Mini-LED
RTINGS' best TV under $500: bright enough for daytime play and fast enough for shooting and driving.
PS5 and Xbox
- 4K, 144Hz panel
- 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (plug the console into one)
- FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR, ALLM
- Only two HDMI 2.1 ports
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P
Tom's Guide's best overall gaming headset: wireless, long battery and game presets, for under $150.
PS5 (wireless). Xbox players: get the Nova 5XGreat gift
- Wireless
- Long battery life
- Companion app presets
- Wireless on PS5 only; Xbox needs the 5X
Typical priceabout $95 to $150
Well under list price right now. Prices change fast, so check today's price.
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PowerA Twin Charging Station (DualSense)
Haptics drain the battery fast. This keeps two pads charged and ready.
PS5Great gift
- Charges 2 controllers
- Officially licensed
- Only for DualSense controllers
No limit: the best way to play
About $3,600 to $4,500 with these picks.
PlayStation 5 Pro
The most powerful console for GTA 6. Rockstar has not detailed Pro-specific modes yet, so expect sharper visuals, not a promised frame rate.
PlayStation
- 2TB storage
- No disc drive (add-on sold separately)
- GTA 6 boxed copies are download codes anyway
- Most expensive console, and no disc drive included
LG 65" C6 OLED
The safe premium pick: perfect blacks for night driving, four HDMI 2.1 ports and LG's proven game mode.
PS5 and Xbox
- OLED, 4K 120Hz from consoles
- 4 HDMI 2.1 ports
- VRR, G-Sync, FreeSync
- Not as bright as mini-LED in a sunny room
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
Editor's Choice at Tom's Guide: one headset for PS5, Xbox, PC and phone, with top sound.
PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch
- Wireless, hot-swap batteries
- Works across PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch
- Hi-Res audio
- Expensive
DualSense Edge
Back paddles and trigger stops help with fast driving and shooting. Battery life is the trade-off.
PS5
- Back paddles
- Swappable stick modules
- Trigger stops
- Shorter battery life than the standard pad
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)
Big drop on the 2TB right now. Prices change fast, so check today's price.
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Sony HT-S2000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
A big upgrade from TV speakers for car chases and city noise. Plug the console into the TV and send sound over eARC.
Any TV with eARC
- 3.1 channel, Dolby Atmos
- eARC
- No HDMI passthrough
- No HDMI passthrough
Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite (55 to 65")
A camera matches the wall light to the game, so the neon spills into your room.
Any TV 55 to 65 inchesGreat gift
- Camera screen sync
- Fits 55 to 65 inch TVs
- App control
- The camera has to mount on top of your TV
Typical priceabout $70 to $100
Under list price right now. Prices change fast, so check today's price.
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Elgato 4K S Capture Card
Records your best moments in 4K60 for clips and streams.
PS5, Xbox, Switch 2
- 4K60 HDR passthrough
- USB connection
- Turn off HDCP on PS5 to capture
- You must turn off HDCP on PS5 to capture
Typical priceabout $150 to $200
Small drop right now. Prices change fast, so check today's price.
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Prefer Xbox?
Swap the PS5 for one of these and pick the Nova 5X headset.
Xbox Series X (1TB)
The full-power Xbox for GTA 6 at 4K.
Xbox
- 1TB storage
- Disc drive included
- Expandable with a storage card
- Costs more than a PS5 Digital after 2026 price increases
Xbox Series S (1TB)
The cheapest sensible way into GTA 6 on Xbox. Pick 1TB: the game reportedly needs about 210GB.
Xbox
- 1TB storage
- Digital only
- Lower resolution than Series X
- Lower resolution than Series X
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X
The Xbox version of Tom's Guide's best overall headset. It also works on PS5 and PC.
Xbox, PS5, PCGreat gift
- Wireless
- Works on Xbox, PS5, PC
- Companion app presets
- Pick the 5P instead if you're PS5-only
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