GTA VI launch gear checklist
GTA VI arrives Nov 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load opens Nov 12. Here's what to sort out first.
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Pre-order
Pre-order the digital edition for your console now, and the Nov 12 pre-load can start the moment it opens.
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PS5 storage
If your PS5 is nearly full, an M.2 SSD is the expansion that counts — check the PS5 M.2 heatsink requirement before you order, because the drive needs a heatsink fitted.
Xbox storage
Series X|S games only run from the internal drive or an official Storage Expansion Card, so that card is the upgrade to get if you're short on space.
Controllers
A second controller means a charged pad is always ready, and a friend can drop in on launch night.
DualSense controllers on Amazon
See also: our controller picks.
Headsets
A headset keeps game audio and voice chat clear at midnight without filling the room.
See also: our headset picks.
TV
GTA VI is a 4K showcase, and a 4K 120Hz TV with HDMI 2.1 is what the PS5 and Series X are built to feed.
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