Best all-around
PlayStation 5 (Slim, Disc)
$499
4K/60 target, DualSense haptics tuned for Rockstar. Disc model future-proofs your library.
Gear · Launch kit
The Leone kit
Hardware picks the crew actually uses. Grouped by category, tuned for GTA 6 launch night. Same price for you — we may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.
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Consoles
GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC at launch.
Controllers
Precision, grip, and battery life you'll actually notice during a heist.
Pro tier
DualSense Edge
$199
Swappable sticks, back paddles, per-game profiles. The move for competitive online.
Pro tier
Xbox Elite Series 2
$179
Hall-effect sticks (Core+ mod), tension dials, 40-hour battery. Feels indestructible.
Budget MVP
8BitDo Ultimate 2
$79
Hall-effect + TMR sticks under $100. Punches way above its price for GTA Online grinds.
Headsets
Directional audio makes the difference in shootouts and city driving.
Best overall
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
$349
Dual battery hot-swap, active noise cancelling, works on PS5/Xbox/PC. Zero downtime.
PS5 pick
Sony Pulse Elite
$149
Tempest 3D audio tuned for PS5. Cleanest option if you're all-in on PlayStation.
Budget MVP
HyperX Cloud III Wireless
$169
120-hour battery, plush memory foam, cross-platform. Set-and-forget comfort.
Capture cards
Record and stream launch-day clips at broadcast quality.
Creator flagship
Elgato 4K X
$249
4K60 HDR passthrough, zero-latency USB 3.2. If you're streaming launch night, this is the one.
Performance pick
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1
$299
4K144/8K30 passthrough, tiny footprint, plug-and-play with OBS.
Budget MVP
Elgato HD60 X
$179
1080p60 HDR capture, VRR passthrough. Best value if you're just clipping highlights.
Nice-to-haves
Storage, cables, and displays that quietly upgrade the experience.
Storage
WD Black SN850X 2TB (PS5)
$179
Sony-validated, heatsink included. Doubles your library room for launch.
Display
LG C4 OLED 55"
$1,299
120Hz, VRR, low-latency game mode. GTA 6's Vice City neons look absurd on this panel.
Cable
Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Cable
$19
48Gbps rated. If you spent $500 on a console, don't cheap out here.