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Will it fit?

GTA 6 is a reported 212 GB. Two answers and you'll know.

Storage checker

PS5: Settings, then Storage. Xbox: Settings, System, Storage devices.

Not checked yetWaiting on a numberType your free space and we'll do the maths.

Unverified212 GB is the reported install size, not our own measurement yet. We'll weigh it on launch night and update this page.

What's left after the install

ConsoleStorageUsable (approx.)Left after GTA 6
PS5825 GB~667 GB~455 GB
Xbox Series S512 GB~364 GB~152 GB

Usable is what a new console has free. Left after GTA 6 takes off the reported 212 GB, before any other games. Aim for 250 GB free to leave room for updates.

What to buy

PS5
An M.2 NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen4, 5,500 MB/s or faster, with a heatsink. 2 TB is the sweet spot.
Xbox
A Storage Expansion Card. Series X|S games can't run from a normal USB drive.
USB drives
They can store PS5 games but can't play them.

If it won't fit

Drives that slot straight in. No prices here; they change daily.

For PS5 Your console

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  • WD_BLACK SN850P for PS5 (2TB)

    Officially licensed for PS5, heatsink included.

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  • Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink (2TB)

    One of the fastest Gen4 drives. The heatsink version fits PS5.

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  • Crucial T500 with Heatsink (2TB)

    A cheaper fast option. Get the heatsink version.

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For Xbox Your console

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Common questions

How big is GTA 6?

The PS5 preload is reported at about 212 GB. Rockstar hasn't confirmed this, and day-one updates can add more. Aim for 250 GB free.

Can I play GTA 6 from a USB drive?

On PS5, no. A USB drive can store the game but you can't play it from there. On Xbox Series X|S, you need a Storage Expansion Card. A normal USB drive won't run Series X|S games.

Which SSD should I get for my PS5?

An M.2 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen4, 5,500 MB/s or faster, and a heatsink. 2 TB gives you space for GTA 6 and your other games.

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