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GTA 6 setup checklist

Tick these off before November 19 and GTA 6 will look and run its best on day one. Works for PS5 and Xbox. Updated November 14, 2026.

Before November 19

• Pick your console. GTA 6 ships as a download code even in the box, so a Digital PS5 loses nothing.
• Clear storage. The download is reported at around 210GB; if your console is full, add an SSD (PS5) or expansion card (Xbox).
• If you buy digitally, check the store page for a pre-load date so it is ready at launch.
• Plug in with a network cable if you can. A wired download is usually much faster than Wi-Fi.
• Charge your controller, and consider a charging dock so it never dies mid-chase.

TV settings (10 minutes)

• Plug the console into a port labelled HDMI 2.1, 4K 120Hz or Game. Not every port on every TV supports it.
• Use the HDMI cable that came with the console. It is rated for 4K 120Hz.
• Turn on the TV's Game Mode (sometimes called ALLM) to cut input lag.
• Turn on VRR on the TV if it has it. It smooths out frame rate dips.
• Turn off motion smoothing and extra sharpening. They add lag and halo effects.

Console settings

• PS5: Settings > Screen and Video. Set 120Hz output to Automatic, turn on VRR, and run Adjust HDR.
• Xbox: Settings > General > TV and display options. Set 120Hz, allow VRR and 4K, then run the HDR Game Calibration app.
• If the game offers Performance and Quality modes, try both. Performance is smoother for driving and shooting.

Sound

• PS5: turn on 3D Audio for headphones in Settings > Sound.
• Xbox: turn on Windows Sonic for headphones (free) in Settings > General > Volume and audio output.
• Any decent headset beats TV speakers for hearing where sirens and gunfire come from.

Black Friday (November 27)

• TVs, headsets and storage usually see the biggest drops. Compare against the typical prices on our pages so you know a real deal.
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