Best Console for GTA 6: PS5 vs Xbox Series X — Full Comparison (April 2026)

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GTA 6 Is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S — Officially Confirmed

Rockstar has officially confirmed GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. There is no confirmed last-gen version, making a current-gen console required.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: The Specs

Feature PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X
GPU 10.28 TFLOPS 12 TFLOPS
SSD Speed 5.5GB/s (raw) 2.4GB/s (raw)
Storage 825GB 1TB
Price ~$499 ~$499

The DualSense Advantage for GTA 6

The PS5 DualSense controller features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that Xbox cannot replicate. For GTA 6 this means feeling road texture changes while driving, tire grip shifts before spin-outs, adaptive trigger resistance between weapons, and physical feedback during crashes and police chases. These features are exclusive to PS5.

Our Recommendation: PS5 for GTA 6

For GTA 6 specifically, PS5 is the stronger choice: DualSense haptic feedback exclusive to PS5, faster SSD better suited to a massive open world, historically larger GTA player base, and Sony’s marketing partnership with Rockstar.

Best Controllers for GTA 6

PS5: Sony DualSense | DualSense Edge (premium)

Xbox: Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Elite Series 2 (premium)

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Written by the GTA VI Money Guide editorial team. Updated regularly as new Rockstar news is released.

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