GTA 6 Buying Guide: Get Ready For Sticker Shock
GTA 6 launches on November 19, and Rockstar Games has released a buying guide for prospective players looking to purchase the required hardware to play the highly anticipated title.
The game requires either a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S console. For budget-conscious buyers, the Xbox Series S represents the most affordable entry point at $500. However, this carries a significant price premium—the console costs $200 more than it did when it originally launched in 2020.
According to the buying guide, the price increases stem from multiple macroeconomic factors and artificial intelligence developments that have driven up console costs across the industry. The guide helps potential players understand both what hardware they need and the financial commitment required to access the game at launch.
For gamers planning to play GTA 6, the current pricing environment means a more substantial upfront investment than previous console generations required at their respective launches.