PS5 or Xbox for GTA 6? Early Pre-Orders Point Heavily One Way
Early retailer data suggests GTA 6 pre-orders favor PS5 over Xbox by roughly 6 to 1. Here's what that means — and how to actually choose the right console for you.
If you're buying a console specifically for GTA 6, you've probably seen the headline: PlayStation 5 is reportedly crushing Xbox in pre-orders. Let's separate the data from the noise.
According to retailer data circulating this week, GTA 6 pre-orders are running about six to one in favor of PS5 over Xbox Series X/S. Xbox disputes the framing, saying it's also seen record pre-orders — which is likely true and also beside the point; "record for Xbox" and "a fraction of PlayStation's" can both be real at once. Treat the exact 6:1 ratio as reported, not gospel, but the lean toward PlayStation is consistent across multiple sources.
Does the platform change the game itself? Not meaningfully. GTA 6 runs on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and the core experience is the same. The differences are at the edges: the PS5's DualSense controller (haptics and adaptive triggers) tends to add immersion in Rockstar games, and the PS5 Pro offers a higher performance ceiling if you own one. Xbox counters with Game Pass value across your wider library and, often, cheaper console deals.
So how should you choose? Simple framework: if you already own one of these consoles, buy GTA 6 on that — it'll run great either way. If you're buying fresh specifically for GTA 6 and have no other loyalty, the PS5 is the safe pick: it's where the player base is congregating, where Rockstar's marketing is focused, and where the DualSense extras live. If you value Game Pass and your friends are on Xbox, that's a perfectly good reason to go green.
Bottom line: there's no wrong console here, only the right one for your situation. The pre-order numbers tell you where the crowd is going — not where you have to.