The article recommends the PlayStation 5 for most players, citing its lower price than the Xbox Series X and broadly comparable performance.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on November 19, 2026, with editions priced at $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate on both platforms.

For the hardware, the article lists the 1TB PlayStation 5 at $649.99 and the Xbox Series X at $799.99, while their digital-only models cost $599.99 and $749.99, respectively; it cautions that console prices could rise.

Rockstar’s showcase footage was captured on PlayStation 5, and the game is currently available digitally.

The $499.99 Xbox Series S is a cheaper, lower-spec option that is expected to provide a playable experience, though with less impressive graphics.

Xbox Cloud Gaming offers another route, streaming the game to Microsoft consoles including Xbox One at Series S-level visuals.

Rockstar says GTA 6 will run at 30 frames per second on all consoles; the $899.99 PlayStation 5 Pro adds enhanced ray tracing and improved lighting rather than a higher frame rate.

At launch, GTA 6 is announced only for PlayStation and Xbox consoles; a PC release is expected based on Rockstar’s past releases, while a Nintendo Switch 2 version remains possible but unconfirmed.