Which console to play GTA 6 on: PS5, PS5 Pro, Series X, Series S or Xbox One
Short answer
Every console targets 30 fps. PS5 Pro adds a sharper image and ray-traced shadows. Xbox One can only stream the game.
Console by console
| Console | How it runs | Frame rate target | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Installed | 30 fps | Rockstar’s trailers were captured on this console |
| PS5 Pro | Installed | 30 fps | PSSR upscaling and ray-traced shadows, only on Pro |
| Xbox Series X | Installed, or cloud | 30 fps | Cloud play uses Series S settings |
| Xbox Series S | Installed, or cloud | 30 fps | Resolution not published |
| Xbox One | Cloud only | Stream | Series S graphics settings |
| PS4 | Not available | ||
| PC | Not announced | Remote Play from your own console only |
There is no performance mode
Rockstar’s launch details give one target, 30 fps, on every console. No 60 fps or 40 fps option was announced, and Rockstar has not published resolution figures.
Playing on Xbox One
With a story reported at around 80 hours, bought hours add up. Streaming on Xbox consoles only is what has been reported, so do not count on a phone or PC.
- Buy GTA 6 on your Xbox account. It is not part of Game Pass.
- Make sure you have cloud playtime. Game Pass Essential includes 5 cloud hours a month, Premium 10 and Ultimate 15. In supported markets you can also buy hours without a subscription: 10 hours for $3.99, 25 for $7.99 or 50 for $11.99 in the US.
- From 1 a.m. Eastern on 19 November, open the game and choose to play with cloud gaming.
Remote Play
Rockstar says GTA 6 fully supports Remote Play on PlayStation and Xbox, so you can stream from your own console to another screen in the house.
Sources
Checked on 14 Nov 2026. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will fix it.
Related questions
What platforms is GTA 6 on?
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox One owners can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming. There is no PC, PS4 or Nintendo version.
What frame rate does GTA 6 run at?
It targets 30 frames per second on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Rockstar announced no performance mode.
Does GTA 6 have a 60 fps mode?
No. Rockstar’s launch details list one target of 30 fps on every console, with no 60 fps or 40 fps option.
What does GTA 6 add on PS5 Pro?
A sharper image through Sony’s PSSR upscaling, and ray-traced shadows that are only on the Pro. The frame rate target is the same 30 fps.
Does GTA 6 run on Xbox Series S?
Yes. It runs natively on Series S with the same 30 fps target. Xbox calls it the cheapest way to play the game natively on Xbox.
How do I play GTA 6 on Xbox One?
Buy the game on the Xbox account you use, then stream it with Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1 a.m. Eastern on 19 November. You need cloud hours from a Game Pass plan, or bought cloud playtime in supported markets. The stream uses Xbox Series S graphics settings.
Does GTA 6 support Remote Play?
Yes. Rockstar says the game fully supports Remote Play on PlayStation and Xbox.
More guides
- GTA 6 launch checklist: be ready to play the minute it unlocks
Pre-load now, keep 212 GB free, update your console, and check the countdown on your own console for your unlock time.
- GTA 6 unlock times: when you can play in your region
Midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026. In countries with several time zones the store unlocks everyone at once, so players west of the main time zone can start on Wednesday evening.
- GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition: what you get
Both editions contain the full game. Ultimate costs $20 more in the US and adds vehicles, weapons, clothing and shops. You can start with Standard and upgrade later.
- GTA 6 storage guide: making room for 212 GB
Clear at least 212 GB on the drive the game will run from. External USB drives can hold the game but cannot run it.