Setup guide

The ideal GTA 6 setup: 18 picks to play (or gift) it at its best

Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (no PC version announced yet). An open world this detailed deserves a good screen, precise sound and enough room on the console. Here is a simple selection, from small gifts to splurges. Unofficial guide, not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two.

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The game and the console

Mid budget

Grand Theft Auto VI for PS5

The obvious gift this season. Pre-ordered digitally, it pre-loads from November 12 so you can play the minute it unlocks.

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Mid budget

Grand Theft Auto VI for Xbox Series X|S

The same adventure on Xbox. Just double-check which console they own before buying.

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Splurge

PS5 Pro console

The most powerful PS5: sharper, steadier image, ideal for such a busy open world.

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Splurge

PS5 Slim console

The sensible way into the game on PlayStation, with a disc drive or digital-only.

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Splurge

Xbox Series X console

Microsoft's most capable console: quiet, fast loading, a great pick for GTA 6 on Xbox.

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Controllers and comfort

Splurge

DualSense Edge controller

Sony's pro controller: adjustable triggers and back paddles, handy for driving and aiming at once.

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Mid budget

A second DualSense controller

A safe, useful gift: you never have enough charged controllers for long sessions.

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Small gift

PS5 controller charging station

No more dead controller mid-chase: set it down, it charges.

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Splurge

Xbox Elite Series 2 controller

The high-end Xbox reference, fully customisable, with a battery that lasts long evenings.

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Small gift

Anti-slip controller grips

A small, clever gift for a better hold during hours of play.

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Sound and picture

Splurge

PlayStation Pulse Elite headset

Sony's own wireless headset, tuned for PS5 3D audio: you hear exactly where the sirens come from.

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Mid budget

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 headset

Wireless, light and compatible with PS5, Xbox and PC: one headset for the whole household.

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Splurge

120 Hz OLED TV

Neon nights and Florida sunsets deserve OLED: deep blacks and smooth HDMI 2.1 motion.

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Mid budget

27-inch 1440p gaming monitor

For a bedroom or office setup: sharp, responsive and far cheaper than a TV.

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Small gift

Bias lighting bar behind the TV

Light that follows the colours on screen: instant neon vibe and less eye strain at night.

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Storage and gift cards

Mid budget

2 TB NVMe SSD with heatsink for PS5

Big open worlds take a lot of space. A PS5-compatible SSD means no deleting your other games.

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Small gift

PlayStation Store gift card

The last-minute gift: buy the game digitally or its future content.

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Small gift

Xbox gift card

Same idea on Xbox, delivered by email in minutes when the holidays creep up.

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Updated 2026-11-03