Useful gear for GTA VI — and what you can safely skip. Chosen on official platform compatibility, documented specs, and real value, never commission. New here? Console storage, controllers, or displays are common places to start.
We prioritize official platform compatibility, documented specifications, useful features, warranty, availability, and value — never a bigger commission. Unless a product is marked “Tested by OpenWorldVault,” recommendations are based on documented specs and reputable independent reviewers (such as RTINGS, Tom’s Hardware, and TechRadar), not our own hands-on use. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed GTA VI’s download size or performance modes, so we don’t recommend upgrades based on rumors.
Price tiers: $ budget · $$ mid · $$$ premium — relative within each category, not live Amazon prices. Tap Check price at Amazon for the current price.
Rockstar hasn't confirmed GTA VI's download size. Check your available console storage first, and only add an expansion drive if you already need the space.
2 TB · Gen4 NVMe · 7,300 MB/s · heatsink
Exceeds Sony's recommended 5,500 MB/s sequential read speed, with a heatsink already fitted — the safe, no-fuss default.
Good for Most PS5 owners
2 TB · Gen4 NVMe · 7,450 MB/s · heatsink
Rated a touch faster on paper than our pick; either comfortably exceeds Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation.
Good for Premium build
1 TB · Gen4 NVMe · heatsink
Half the space for less money — a smaller-capacity upgrade for players who only need a bit more breathing room.
Good for Tighter budget
1 TB · plug-in · full next-gen speed
No installation — it plugs into the back of the console and runs at full internal speed.
Good for Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation confirms GTA VI supports the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, so the controller genuinely matters. A spare or upgraded controller is one of the most practical accessories for regular play.
Wireless · haptics · adaptive triggers
GTA VI officially supports the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. A second controller avoids charging downtime and stays useful for local multiplayer games that support it.
Good for Most players
Pro · remappable · swappable sticks
Everything the standard pad does, plus back paddles and replaceable sticks — a lot of money for a single-player game, though.
Good for Rear buttons + customization
Pro · adjustable tension · paddles
Adjustable-tension sticks, swappable paddles, and hair-trigger locks — the premium first-party Xbox option.
Good for Xbox pros
Wireless · reliable · affordable
The standard Xbox pad — natively compatible across the Xbox ecosystem and fairly priced.
Good for Xbox value
GTA VI officially supports Tempest 3D Audio on PS5, so a headset with good spatial sound helps you place sirens, traffic, and gunfire around you.
Wireless · 2.4GHz + Bluetooth · 50h
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio, with a manufacturer-rated 50-hour battery (the current Gen 2).
Good for Balanced wireless option
Premium · hot-swap battery · ANC
Hot-swappable dual-battery system and active noise cancellation — a premium multi-platform option.
Good for Premium audio
Wireless · tuned for PS5 3D Audio
Sony's lower-cost first-party PS5 headset, designed around the PS5's Tempest 3D Audio.
Good for PS5 value
PS5 and Xbox Series X support up to 120 Hz in compatible games, but Rockstar hasn't confirmed GTA VI's frame-rate or display modes. A 120 Hz display with VRR is still a useful long-term upgrade even if you're not buying it for GTA VI. See our <a href="/gta-6/best-tv-monitor">full TV & monitor guide</a> for an in-depth comparison.
4K OLED · 120Hz · VRR · HDMI 2.1
LG's 2026 flagship OLED: deep blacks, vivid color, and up to 165 Hz VRR over HDMI 2.1 — a long-term upgrade well beyond GTA.
Good for Premium picture-quality pick
4K Mini-LED · 165Hz · HDMI 2.1 · VRR
You don't need OLED for the smoothness — the U7 supports up to 165 Hz and VRR through its gaming HDMI inputs, for a lot less.
Good for Value 120Hz+
1440p · 240Hz · IPS · 1ms · HDMI 2.1
If you play at a desk, a fast 1440p monitor is often the cheapest way past 60 Hz — this panel runs up to 240 Hz.
Good for Desk setups
Cheap add-ons that quietly make launch week smoother — keep a controller charged, add grip, tidy the desk.
Charges two controllers
Keeps two pads topped up off-console, so you're not hunting for a cable mid-session.
Good for No dead-battery breaks
Low-rise concave · added grip
Raised concave thumbsticks that add grip and finer stick control.
Good for Long sessions
Silicone grip · dock-friendly · 8 caps
Anti-slip silicone grip that stays on the charging dock, with eight thumb-grip caps included.
Good for Sweaty-hands chases
Stand · 2 USB ports · controller hook
Gets the headset off the desk, adds two USB ports, and holds a spare controller.
Good for Setup polish
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