Gear
Hardware picks for playing GTA VI on PS5 and PS5 Pro: controls, storage, 3D audio and screens that do 4K at 120Hz. Some links are affiliate links, which support the site at no extra cost to you.
Setup check
Pick what you play on. You'll get the exact console settings to change and what (if anything) is worth upgrading.
You're set. Just change these settings:
Storage: 2TB built in
The PS5 Pro's 2TB should be plenty. Clear old installs before launch day so the download can start right away.
Screen: ready for 120Hz
Use an HDMI 2.1 port and the console's cable. Then Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output: set Enable 120 Hz Output and VRR to Automatic. Turn on your screen's game mode. Whether GTA VI offers a 120Hz mode isn't confirmed.
HDR: calibrate once
Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output → Adjust HDR, and follow the three steps. Set HDR to On When Supported.
Audio: 3D audio for headphones
Settings → Sound → Audio Output: turn on Enable 3D Audio for Headphones and pick the 3D Audio profile that sounds most natural.
Headset picksController: consider back paddles
The DualSense Edge lets you map extra buttons to paddles so your thumbs stay on the sticks while driving and aiming.
See the controllerConsole menu names can shift with system updates. GTA VI-specific settings will be added once the game is out.
Kit 01
Faster inputs and room for the install. The two upgrades you'll feel from the first minute.
Pro controllerBack paddles let you sprint, brake or swap weapons without taking your thumbs off the sticks, which helps most while driving and in gunfights.
StorageRoom for GTA VI and the rest of your library. Matters most on the original PS5 (825GB) and PS5 Slim (1TB); the PS5 Pro already ships with 2TB.
Kit 02
Every pick here supports PS5 3D Audio, so you can tell where sirens and gunfire are coming from.
FlagshipSony's own planar-magnetic headset. PlayStation Link keeps latency low, and Bluetooth lets you take a call without unplugging.
Noise cancellingActive noise cancelling blocks out the room so you hear sirens, gunfire and the radio, not the dishwasher.
Best valueThe cheaper way into PS5 3D Audio: tuned for the console and plug-and-play with its USB wireless adapter.
| PULSE Elite | INZONE H9 | PULSE 3D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Planar magnetic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Connection | PlayStation Link + Bluetooth | 2.4GHz + Bluetooth | 2.4GHz USB adapter |
| Noise cancelling | Mic noise rejection | Active (ANC) | Mic noise cancelling |
| Battery | Up to ~30 h | Up to ~32 h | Up to ~12 h |
| Best for | Best sound + multi-device | Noisy rooms | Budget |
Kit 03
For 4K at 120Hz with VRR on a PS5 or PS5 Pro you need HDMI 2.1. Every screen here has it.
Consoles output up to 120Hz, so a 144Hz or 240Hz screen won't go faster on PS5. The extra refresh rate only matters for PC gaming.
Living roomSelf-lit OLED pixels give true blacks next to bright neon, which suits a night-time city. Every HDMI port is HDMI 2.1.
Flagship QD-OLEDA 32-inch 4K QD-OLED for the desk: OLED contrast and near-instant response, with a heatsink to keep the panel cool.
Best 32" value4K at 32 inches for a lot less than OLED, with no burn-in worries during long sessions. Built-in KVM if you share it with a PC.
Compact 27"A sharp 27-inch 4K panel for smaller desks where you sit close to the screen.
| PG32UCDM | M32U | 27GP95R-B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | IPS | Nano IPS |
| Size | 32" | 31.5" | 27" |
| Max refresh | 240Hz | 144Hz | 144Hz (160 OC) |
| Response | 0.03 ms GtG | 1 ms MPRT | 1 ms GtG |
| Best for | Best picture | Value at 32" | Small desks |
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