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    What you need to enjoy GTA 6

    Console, TV, storage and connection, with the makers' figures and the numbers from people who measured the trailers.

    Pink sunset over a highway and the bay of Vice City in GTA 6
    Pink sunset over a highway and the bay of Vice City in GTA 6. 4K frame from an official trailer, © Rockstar Games

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    30fpsconsole target, per Rockstar North 12

    Any PS5 or Xbox Series X|S runs GTA 6, and Rockstar targets 30 fps. The PS5 Pro has the most headroom and its listing marks the game as enhanced, though Rockstar hasn't said what changes. Ideally you want a 4K TV with HDR and a game mode, plus free space for the November 12 pre-load.

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    Which console gets the most out of GTA 6?

    All four run it. What changes is the power headroom, the memory and the free space.

    • PlayStation 5 console standing upright with its DualSense controller

      PS5

      10.3TFLOPS3

      Memory
      16 GB 3
      SSD
      825 GB 3
      Usable space
      667 GB 4

      4K 120 Hz output and VRR over HDMI 2.1 3

      GTA 6's Extended Look was captured on a standard PS5 5

      Photo: Osh33m, CC BY‑SA 4.0

    • PS5 Pro console seen from the front, with its black three-fin centre band

      PS5 Pro

      16.7TFLOPS6

      Memory
      16 GB 6
      SSD
      2 TB 7
      Usable space
      1.89 TB 8

      Up to 45% faster rendering than PS5, according to Sony 7

      The GTA 6 listing marks it as "PS5 Pro Enhanced" 9

      Photo: BeatEmUps, CC BY 3.0

    • Black Xbox Series X console with its controller in front

      Xbox Series X

      12TFLOPS10

      Memory
      16 GB 10
      SSD
      1 TB 10
      Usable space
      802 GB 11

      Native 4K target, VRR and auto low latency mode 10

      The GTA 6 listing says "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S" 12

      Photo: Der. Bellemer, CC BY‑SA 4.0

    • White Xbox Series S console with its white controller

      Xbox Series S

      4TFLOPS13

      Memory
      10 GB 13
      SSD
      512 GB 13
      Usable space
      364 GB 14

      1440p gaming resolution, according to Xbox (512 GB model) 13

      Rockstar includes it under Xbox Series X|S 12

      Photo: AsmodeanUnderscore, CC BY‑SA 4.0

    Graphics power, in teraflops
    • Xbox Series S4 TFLOPS
    • PS510.3 TFLOPS
    • Xbox Series X12 TFLOPS
    • PS5 Pro16.7 TFLOPS

    Each maker's figure. It measures raw GPU power, not how the game will look. PlayStation Blog 3, VGC 6, Xbox 10

    What we know about the game

    • Rockstar North's Rob Nelson said on August 28 that the console target is 30 fps. 1
    • Rockstar hasn't announced graphics modes or what improves on PS5 Pro. Sony only shows the "PS5 Pro Enhanced" label. 9
    • Digital Foundry measured around 1440p upscaled to 4K at a stable 30 fps in the Extended Look, captured on a standard PS5. 5
    • In the launch trailer, Digital Foundry again sees 1440p upscaled to 4K. 15

    If the game runs at 30 fps, as Rockstar has said, extra power shows up as headroom rather than smoothness: the PS5 Pro and Series X have more GPU for resolution and effects. The Series S has less memory, and Xbox pitches it at 1440p.

    What TV do you need for GTA 6?

    You don't need the priciest set. These four features are the ones you'll notice in this game.

    Four things to check on a TV spec sheet

    LG curved OLED television, switched off
    LG Electronics, CC BY 2.0

    • 4K

      The console outputs a 4K image: Digital Foundry sees about 1440p upscaled to 4K. A 4K TV shows that output as it is. 5

    • HDR

      Brighter lights and reflections if the TV has strong HDR brightness. Rockstar hasn't detailed its HDR. 16

    • Game mode and ALLM

      Cuts delay. With ALLM the TV switches to game mode by itself when the console asks. 17

    • 120 Hz and VRR

      Useful in other games. At a locked 30 fps they add little: many TVs only apply VRR from 40 or 48 Hz. 18

    What the console draws and what the TV shows

    1440p, as measured by Digital Foundry; upscaling fills the hatched area. Pixels: 2560 × 1440 and 3840 × 2160, our own calculation. Digital Foundry 5

    Each frame versus the TV's delay
    • One frame at 30 fps33.3 ms
    • Outside game mode, good value< 25 ms
    • Good TV in game mode (4K, 60 Hz)< 15 ms

    Frame: Digital Foundry (33.3 ms). Delay: good values according to RTINGS. Digital Foundry 5, RTINGS.com 26

    In game mode, a good TV adds less than half a frame of delay. Outside it, even a good value reaches three quarters.

    Vice City at night from the air, with its streets lit up
    Vice City at night from the air, with its streets lit up. 4K frame from an official trailer, © Rockstar Games

    How much storage does GTA 6 need?

    Rockstar hasn't published the size. This is how much each console leaves free before you install anything.

    Usable internal SSD space
    • Xbox Series S (512 GB)364 GB
    • PS5 (825 GB)667 GB
    • Xbox Series X (1 TB)802 GB
    • PS5 Pro (2 TB)1.89 TB

    Measured by the press when each console came out. It can change with system updates. Push Square 4, Digital Foundry 11, GameSpot 14

    As of November 1, 2026, neither Rockstar nor the PlayStation and Xbox listings show the game's size. The figures going around don't come from Rockstar or those listings, and we don't treat them as fact. PlayStation 9, Xbox 12

    Expanding an Xbox Series console

    • The Storage Expansion Card (512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB) performs the same as the internal SSD. 19
    • Games "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S", like GTA 6, only play from the internal SSD or that card, not from a USB drive. 20

    Expanding a PS5: Sony's M.2 SSD requirements 21

    M.2 NVMe SSD seen from above
    PantheraLeo1359531, CC BY 4.0

    An M.2 NVMe SSD, to show the format. Not a buying recommendation.

    Interface
    PCIe Gen4 x4, M.2 NVMe (Key M)
    Capacity
    250 GB to 8 TB
    Sequential read
    5,500 MB/s or faster (recommended)
    Form factors
    2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 (width and length in mm)
    Thickness with heatsink
    Up to 11.25 mm; Sony requires a heatsink

    On PS5, a USB drive can store games, but PS5 games can't be played from it. 22

    How long does GTA 6 take to download?

    With no official size, the maths goes per 100 GB. Once the listing shows the figure, multiply.

    Time per 100 GB by connection speed
    • 30 Mb/s7 h 24 min
    • 100 Mb/s2 h 13 min
    • 300 Mb/s44 min
    • 600 Mb/s22 min
    • 1,000 Mb/s13 min

    Minutes = GB × 8,000 ÷ Mbps ÷ 60. That's the theoretical minimum: real downloads usually run slower.

    Work out your download

    Minimum time44 min(100 GB · 300 Mb/s)

    Mbps means megabits, the figure your provider advertises (not MB/s). Enter the size once your store listing shows it.

    Nov12

    Pre-load

    The Rockstar Store says pre-load begins on November 12, 2026, one week before launch. 23

    The PlayStation listing mentions a 7-day pre-load. 9

    Aerial view of a causeway across the Leonida Keys, with a seaplane and boats
    Aerial view of a causeway across the Leonida Keys, with a seaplane and boats. 4K frame from an official trailer, © Rockstar Games

    Is 3D audio worth it?

    It is optional: it changes how the game sounds, not how it looks.

    Speedboat chase seen from a helicopter
    Speedboat chase seen from a helicopter. 4K frame from an official trailer, © Rockstar Games

    3D audio on the game listing

    PS5 and PS5 Pro
    Tempest 3D Audio
    Xbox Series X|S
    Not mentioned

    The PlayStation listing includes Tempest 3D Audio for GTA 6. It works with headphones and with TV speakers: turn it on in Settings, Sound. PlayStation 9, 24

    The Xbox listing doesn't mention spatial audio. 12

    Full spec sheet for the four consoles
    PS5PS5 ProXbox Series XXbox Series S
    GPU10.3 TFLOPS 316.7 TFLOPS 612 TFLOPS 104 TFLOPS 13
    Processor8 AMD Zen 2 cores, up to 3.5 GHz 38 AMD Zen 2 cores 68 AMD Zen 2 cores, up to 3.8 GHz 108 AMD Zen 2 cores 13
    Memory16 GB GDDR6 316 GB GDDR6 616 GB GDDR6 1010 GB GDDR6 13
    SSD825 GB 32 TB 71 TB 10512 GB 13
    SSD read (raw)5.5 GB/s 35.5 GB/s 252.4 GB/s 102.4 GB/s 13
    Usable space667 GB 41.89 TB 8802 GB 11364 GB 14
    FAQ
    Does GTA 6 run on a standard PS5?
    Yes. It launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the Extended Look was captured on a standard PS5.
    Do I need a PS5 Pro for GTA 6?
    No. Its listing says "PS5 Pro Enhanced", but Rockstar hasn't said what improves.
    What frame rate does GTA 6 run at?
    The console target is 30 fps, according to Rockstar North's Rob Nelson.
    How big is GTA 6?
    There's no official figure. Neither Rockstar nor the PlayStation and Xbox listings show the size as of November 1, 2026.
    Do I need a 120 Hz TV?
    Not for this game: it targets 30 fps. 4K, HDR and game mode matter more.
    Sources
    1. VICE: Rob Nelson (Rockstar North): GTA 6 a 30 fps y sin primera persona completa
    2. IGN: GTA 6: The Big Interview (Rob Nelson, Rockstar North)
    3. PlayStation Blog: Unveiling New Details of PlayStation 5: Hardware Technical Specs
    4. Push Square: PS5 Has 667GB of Usable Storage Space on Its SSD
    5. Digital Foundry: GTA 6: An Extended Look Analysis
    6. VGC: The official PlayStation 5 Pro specifications have been revealed (manual de la consola)
    7. PlayStation Blog: Welcome PlayStation 5 Pro, the most visually impressive way to play games on PlayStation
    8. Push Square: PS5 Pro Actually Gives You Almost All Its 2TB of Storage to use
    9. PlayStation: Grand Theft Auto VI, ficha del juego (PS5 Pro Enhanced, Tempest 3D Audio, precarga)
    10. Xbox: Xbox Series X: especificaciones técnicas
    11. Digital Foundry: Xbox Series X thermal and power analysis (espacio útil del SSD)
    12. Xbox: Grand Theft Auto VI, ficha de Microsoft Store (Optimized for Xbox Series X|S)
    13. Xbox: Xbox Series S: especificaciones técnicas
    14. GameSpot: Xbox Series S Has 364 GB Usable Space
    15. Digital Foundry: GTA 6 Launch Trailer Analysis: Has a Long-Standing Tech Issue Been Fixed?
    16. RTINGS.com: Our TV Brightness Tests: HDR Brightness
    17. HDMI.org: HDMI 2.1 Gaming Features (VRR, ALLM, QFT)
    18. RTINGS.com: Our TV Motion Tests: Variable Refresh Rate
    19. Xbox (soporte): Use the Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S
    20. Xbox (soporte): Manage storage on your Xbox console
    21. PlayStation (soporte): How to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5 console
    22. PlayStation (soporte): USB extended storage on PS5 consoles
    23. Rockstar Store: Grand Theft Auto VI: «Pre-load begins November 12, 2026»
    24. PlayStation (soporte): How to set up 3D audio on PS5 consoles
    25. IGN: PlayStation 5 Pro Review (SSD de 2 TB, misma velocidad que el original)
    26. RTINGS.com: Our TV Input Tests: Input Lag

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