If you want to play GTA 6 at release, you need a console, and the cheapest console has now become more expensive.
What is the cheapest way to play GTA 6? The cheapest way to play GTA 6 at release is through the Xbox Series S. This was previously available for €299, while the PlayStation 5 cost a bit more at €399.
The price difference to the PS5 is now significantly smaller, as Microsoft has increased the prices for the Xbox consoles. The Xbox Series S is now set to cost €349.99 in the base variant with 512GB storage instead of €299.99. The Series S with 1TB storage now costs €399.99 (via Xbox).
The release of GTA 6 has been postponed, you can find out more in the video or the linked article.
The Series S loses its GTA argument
Why could the console have received some love? GTA 6 will be released only for consoles, namely for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A version for PC is expected to be released at a later date.
Players who do not yet own a current console but want to play GTA 6 at release will need to buy such a console. The Series S appeared particularly appealing due to its significantly lower price and could have been purchased by players regardless of their personal preference between Xbox and PlayStation. A game analyst even believed that GTA 6 could have become a hit on the Series S.
Now the price difference is significantly smaller, and players may decide they prefer to opt for the PS5 with 1TB storage rather than the now only €50 cheaper Series S with 512GB storage or the equally priced Series S with 1TB as well.
When is the PC version of GTA 6 coming? While the release for consoles is now planned for May 2026, no further information is available about the release of the PC version.
A former employee of GTA developer Rockstar Games has now given his own assessment regarding the release of the PC version and explained why Rockstar’s approach may differ somewhat from previous releases: Former Rockstar developer talks about the release of GTA 6 on PC
