Launch checklist

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GTA VI setup guideFull setup overview.Gear guidesConsoles, displays, audio, controllers and storage.AssetsCreator assets preview.

Setup guides

Settings checklistConsole, display, HDR and controls.

Gear guides

ConsolesPS5 Pro, PS5 and Xbox paths.Best TVsOLED, QLED, 4K 120Hz.Best monitorsDesk, console and ultrawide basics.Best headsetsComfort, dialogue and mic quality.Best controllersComfort, sticks and battery.Storage upgradesSpace, SSDs and patch room.Streaming gearCapture, mic, lighting and clips.

GTA VI launch preparation

GTA VI setup guide

Get your display, audio, controls, storage and creator tools ready for the biggest open-world launch.

Start with the checklist, then jump into gear picks once the basics are covered.

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Prepare before launch day

This guide helps players prepare their console, display, audio, storage and streaming setup before GTA VI arrives. The goal is simple: remove friction early so launch day is about playing, capturing and sharing instead of fixing settings.

Setup checklist

Cover the basics first

A practical pre-launch checklist for the setup details that are easy to forget.

HDR

Display

Check your TV or monitor settings, HDR support, refresh rate and input latency before launch day.

3D

Audio

Prepare a headset, soundbar or speaker setup that gives dialogue, traffic and city ambience room to breathe.

PAD

Controller

Update firmware, test batteries and settle on a comfortable controller layout before the first session.

SSD

Storage

Clear console space, check SSD capacity and leave room for launch patches, captures and future updates.

LAN

Internet

Use wired networking where possible, test downloads and make sure your launch window is not blocked by updates.

ERG

Comfort

Dial in seating, desk height, lighting and charging so longer sessions still feel relaxed.

Gear categories

Choose your launch setup

Start with the category that matters most. Console, TV, monitor, headset and controller picks are live, while the remaining guides explain what to check before product picks are added.

Start with the category that matters most for your setup.

Picks live

Best consoles for GTA VI

Compare PS5 Pro, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for premium, disc, digital and budget setups.

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Best TVs for GTA VI

Large-screen picks with real US-first TV recommendations, OLED/Mini-LED basics and launch-ready gaming features.

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Best monitors for GTA VI

Desktop display picks with real US-first recommendations for 4K OLED, HDR value, budget 1440p and ultrawide PC setups.

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Best headsets for GTA VI

Real US-first headset picks for clear dialogue, multi-system wireless setups, long sessions and reliable wired value.

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Best controllers for GTA VI

Compare standard and premium PlayStation controllers with premium and value Xbox options.

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Best storage upgrades

SSD and console storage options to keep space ready for installs, captures, updates and your wider library.

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Best streaming gear

Creator gear for capture, lighting, voice, overlays and thumbnails when launch-week attention peaks.

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Day-one setup flow

Run this before launch

A simple final pass for the details that can slow down the first session. Work through it once, then keep the rest of launch day focused on playing.

1

Check display settings

2

Clear storage

3

Update controller firmware

4

Test audio

5

Prepare capture or streaming tools