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GTA 6 file size revealed at 210GB, but SSD upgrades aren’t the answer if you’re already running out of space
GTA 6 is reported to require 210GB of storage on PS5, making it one of the larger installs of this console generation. The size matters for players already short on space, who may need to make room ahead of the reported 12 November pre-load.
The report attributes the figure to PlayStation Game Size, a source that tracks upcoming PlayStation installs. It argues that clearing unused downloads or moving PS4 games to an external hard drive could be cheaper than buying an SSD, as a 1TB SSD is said to cost about $150 and a 2TB upgrade about $250 to $300. A Seagate external drive costs a little over $100, while PS5 games stored on it must be moved back to the console to play.
In short
- GTA 6 is reported to need 210GB on PS5.
- Clearing downloads could avoid buying extra storage.
- External drives can store PS5 games and run PS4 titles.
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The case for
A 210GB install could leave players with too little room for other games and updates, so planning ahead is sensible. For people who often hit storage limits, an SSD upgrade offers more space for PS5 games that can be played directly, while moving PS4 titles to an external drive or deleting unused downloads may be cheaper options.
The case against
The reported size may not be confirmed, and players should wait for official details before spending money or making substantial changes to their setup. Even if accurate, storage needs differ: those who rarely play several large games at once may prefer to remove or redownload titles as needed, while an external drive can add space for PS4 games without the cost of an SSD.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto VI is the next main game in Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto series, an open-world crime adventure in which players explore a large fictional setting and take on missions. It is planned for PlayStation 5, whose built-in storage also holds the console’s system software and other games.
A game’s install size is the space it uses on a console, and large games can leave less room for other downloads. PS5 owners can free space by deleting games they no longer use or store PS4 games on an external drive; PS5 games on such a drive need to be moved back to the console before they can be played. An internal SSD upgrade adds storage but can cost more than an external drive.
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