GTA 6 Buying Guide: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Prices, $80 Game Cost, and More Sticker Shock

Rockstar's GTA 6 launches November 19, but playing it requires a current-gen console—and prices have surged. The cheapest new option is the Xbox Series S at $500, a $200 increase from its 2020 launch price. The Xbox Series X costs $750 for a digital-only version or $800 with a disc drive, while Sony's PS5 digital edition starts at $600, scaling up to $900 for the PS5 Pro. Certified refurbished consoles offer some relief, with a refurbished Xbox Series S at $400 and a refurbished PS5 from $500. GTA 6 is not coming to PC until early 2027 and has not been announced for Switch 2. The game itself is digital-only, with the standard edition priced at $80 and the Ultimate Edition at $100. The Ultimate Edition includes exclusive cosmetics and in-game shops. Preorders include the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA+. With a reported 201GB file size, preloading begins November 12 to ensure players are ready for launch day. For those eager to hit Vice City on day one, budgeting for both console and game is essential.