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Why It Is In No Way Worth Buying A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’

Gamers weighing hardware upgrades face steep prices as the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches. Industry discussion centers on whether the expensive console hardware provides tangible performance gains for the game. Hardware analysis suggests that CPU bottlenecks could restrict performance on upgraded consoles. Meanwhile, hardware costs have surged across various retail channels. Buyers continue to debate whether hardware investments are justified given the lack of specific performance promises from developers.

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  • ✓ Grand Theft Auto 6 requires up to 212GB of storage for preloading.
  • ✓ The PlayStation 5 Pro costs $250 more than the base PlayStation 5 and delivers 45 percent faster rendering.
  • ✓ Used PlayStation 5 Pro prices reached up to $1,400 at GameStop and third-party retailers.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Used PlayStation 5 Pro prices climbed dramatically at GameStop and third-party retailers.

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  1. Why Buying A PS5 Pro For GTA 6 Might Be Unnecessary

    Gamers weighing hardware upgrades face steep prices as the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches. Industry discussion centers on whether the expensive console hardware provides tangible performance gains for the game. Hardware analysis suggests that CPU bottlenecks could restrict performance on upgraded consoles. Meanwhile, hardware costs have surged across various retail channels. Buyers continue to debate whether hardware investments are justified given the lack of specific performance promises from developers.

    Why it matters

    Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated releases in gaming, arriving after a 13-year wait. As players look to secure the best hardware experience, market demand has pushed prices for high-end consoles significantly higher. Understanding the hardware limitations helps players make informed decisions before spending substantial sums on upgraded systems.

    What is confirmed

    • Grand Theft Auto 6 requires up to 212GB of storage for preloading.
    • The PlayStation 5 Pro costs $250 more than the base PlayStation 5 and delivers 45 percent faster rendering.
    • Used PlayStation 5 Pro prices reached up to $1,400 at GameStop and third-party retailers.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A 60 frames per second mode for Grand Theft Auto 6 on the PlayStation 5 Pro remains unlikely due to CPU limits.
    • Neither Rockstar nor Sony has explicitly discussed Grand Theft Auto 6 running on the PlayStation 5 Pro, leading to beliefs that performance will match the base PlayStation 5.
    • Leaked PlayStation 5 Pro features suggest PSSR and advanced ray tracing will improve visual fidelity for the game.

    What to watch next

    • Official performance specifications and framerate targets announced by Rockstar Games.
    • Further updates from Sony regarding PlayStation 5 Pro compatibility and optimizations for Grand Theft Auto 6.
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. Forbes — Why It Is In No Way Worth Buying A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’
    2. MakeUseOf — Should you buy a used PS5 for GTA 6?
    3. Trusted Reviews — Should you wait for a Black Friday PS5 Pro deal, or buy before stock dries up?
    4. IGN Benelux — Used PS5 Pro Prices Skyrocket to $1,400 at GameStop, 3rd Party Retailers - IGN Daily Fix
    5. The Shortcut | Matt Swider — PS5 Pro restock: it's available again, but you're paying more than you should
    6. possible11.com — GTA 6 PS5 Pro vs PS5: Will It Run at 60FPS? - possible11.com
    7. www.roastedgames.com — GTA 6 on PS5 Pro: Performance Modes, Resolution, and What ...
    8. www.lagofast.com — GTA 6 PS5 vs PS5 Pro Performance: Will GTA 6 Run at 60 FPS?
    9. futuretweets.com — PS5 Pro: 45% Faster for $250 More - Worth It? [2026]
    10. www.notebookcheck.net — GTA 6 may just end up getting PS5 Pro optimizations
    11. gta6times.com — Best console for GTA 6: PS5 Pro vs PS5 vs Xbox Series X
    12. insider-gaming.com — Should You Buy A PS5 Pro For GTA 6—All PS5 Pro Enhancements
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