# GTA 6 preload starts today, but there might be a better way to clear your SSD

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gta-6-preload-starts-today-but-there-might-be-a-better-way-to-clear-your-ssd/
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:08:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T18:51:02+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/ssd-hard-drives/gta-6-preload-starts-today-but-there-might-be-a-better-way-to-clear-your-ssd/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, GTA 6

## Key points

- GTA 6’s preload is reported to take up 212GB.
- External drives can keep PS4 games off a PS5’s main storage.
- A 2TB external drive could save about $200 versus an SSD upgrade.

## Summary

GTA 6’s preload has begun, with a reported file size of 212GB, putting pressure on PS5 and Xbox Series X owners to free up storage before the game becomes playable on 19 November. The article argues that buying a costly internal SSD may be unnecessary for players who can move older games off their console.

PS5 owners can play PS4 games directly from an external hard drive, while PS5 games can only be stored there, not played from it. The article cites a roughly $316 average price for a 2TB SSD at Newegg and recommends spending $250 to $300 only if an upgrade is needed; a 2TB external drive can cost about $200 less, and games can be transferred back more quickly than redownloaded.

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