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PS5 for GTA 6: A Smart Investment Before Release

  • Updated December 20, 2025
  • Nicole Taylor
  • 78 comments

Given the anticipation surrounding GTA 6, purchasing a PS5 could be a practical choice for those eager to play the game upon its release. By the time the next PlayStation console arrives, you can sell the PS5 and upgrade to the newer model at a lower cost. This approach avoids the typical one- to two-year wait for a PC version, which often requires an expensive graphics card upgrade—potentially costing around 1,000 euros.

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  1. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle—I remember dropping nearly $800 on a new GPU just to play the last big release smoothly. Buying a PS5 now and selling it later to fund a PS6 does sound like a smarter, more predictable cost. I might actually follow this plan, since waiting for the PC port feels endless. Has anyone here tried timing a console sale like that before a new model drops?

    1. Great point about that $800 GPU upgrade—it’s exactly the kind of unpredictable cost this approach aims to avoid. For timing a console sale, a practical tip is to monitor trade-in deals at retailers or listings on marketplace apps about 6-8 months before the PS6’s expected announcement, as prices often hold value well until then. Let us know if you decide to go for it and how your sale timing works out!

  2. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle; I remember dropping nearly $900 on a new GPU just to play the last big release smoothly. Buying a PS5 now and planning to sell it later for the next console actually sounds like a much more manageable cost spread over time. Has anyone here tried timing a console sale like that before a new model launch?

    1. Great point about spreading the cost over time—your $900 GPU upgrade is exactly the kind of hit the article suggests avoiding. Many gamers successfully sell consoles ahead of new models by listing them a few months before the official announcement, often on marketplace apps where demand is still high. I’d recommend checking completed listings on sites like eBay to gauge timing and pricing, and I’d love to hear how it goes if you decide to give that strategy a try.

  3. Rockstar’s games are rarely buggy or poorly optimized on consoles. It will likely run at 30fps like their previous titles, which some players prefer. If you can’t wait for the PC version and plan to use the PS5 for other games afterward, it could be worth it—though some may not touch it again after finishing GTA 6 and getting tired of the online mode. If you’re only buying it for GTA 6, it might not make sense unless you have the budget to spare.

    GTA 6 is highly anticipated not just as a major gaming event, but as a milestone in entertainment and technology. Many underestimate the scale of the GTA franchise, so being part of the launch and experiencing it alongside others is an event in itself.

          1. GTA 4 je izuzetak, sve ostale su bile dobre, a uz to je hajp oko ove igre mnogo veći i ne smeju da pogreše.

  4. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle; I remember dropping nearly $800 on a new GPU just to play the last big release smoothly. Your strategy of buying a PS5 now and selling it later for the next console actually makes the wait for GTA 6 feel more practical. Has anyone here tried timing a console purchase and resale like this before?

    1. Thanks for sharing your own experience with that pricey GPU upgrade—it really highlights how the console route can sidestep those steep costs. Many gamers have successfully timed console resales by checking sites like eBay’s sold listings to gauge current PS5 prices and setting calendar reminders a few months before major releases like GTA 6. I’d love to hear if others have tips on the best timing to sell before a new console launch—feel free to share your plans as we get closer to release!

      1. Da, ali nema potrebe da odmah praviš upgrade. PS5 Pro će i dalje biti high-end konzola koja će moći da pokreće sve najnovije naslove u 60 fps i nakon što izađe PS6.

        1. Osim ako ne prekinu trenutnu politiku izbacivanja igara za staru generaciju još 3-4 godine, igre od 2028. će verovatno zahtevati više od 16 GB RAM-a. Nadam se da su naučili iz dosadašnjih grešaka.

  6. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle; I remember dropping nearly $800 on a new GPU just to play the last big release smoothly. Buying a PS5 now and planning to sell it later for the next console actually sounds like a more predictable cost strategy. Has anyone here tried timing a console sale like that before a new model drops?

    1. Great point about the predictable cost strategy—it really does beat that sudden $800 GPU hit. Many gamers have timed console sales successfully, often listing their PS5 a few months before the next model’s expected announcement to catch the peak demand from players who want immediate access. Checking recent sold listings on sites like eBay can help gauge the best timing and price. Let us know if you decide to go for it and how your sale goes!

  8. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle; I remember dropping nearly $900 on a new GPU just to keep up with recent releases, so the idea of selling the PS5 later to offset the cost of a new console is appealing. I might actually pick one up this year to catch up on the exclusives I’ve missed, making the wait for GTA 6 more enjoyable. Has anyone here gone through the process of selling a console right before a new model launches—did you get a decent resale value?

    1. Great to hear you’re considering the PS5 to enjoy exclusives while waiting for GTA 6—that’s a smart way to make the wait more fun. Selling a console before a new model launches can definitely yield solid resale value if you list it a few months ahead, while demand is still high but supply of the new console is uncertain. I’d recommend checking recent sold listings on sites like eBay or local Facebook Marketplace groups to gauge current prices for your region. Let us know if you decide to go for it and how the selling process goes for you!

  9. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle; I remember dropping nearly $900 on a new GPU just to keep up with recent releases, so the idea of selling the PS5 later to offset the cost of a new console is appealing. I might just pick one up this year to play the current exclusives while I wait. What’s a game you’d recommend to justify buying a PS5 now?

    1. I totally get that feeling—spending close to $900 on a GPU is a steep price, so leveraging the PS5’s resale value later is a smart move. To justify picking one up now, I’d highly recommend “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” for its stunning visuals and seamless gameplay that truly showcases the console’s power. Once you’ve had a chance to dive into some exclusives, let me know what you think or if you’re looking for more recommendations!

  10. That’s a solid point about avoiding the PC upgrade cycle; I remember dropping nearly $900 on a new GPU just to keep up with recent releases, so the idea of selling the PS5 later to offset the cost of a new console is appealing. I might just pick one up now to play the current exclusives and be ready. What do you think the trade-in value for a PS5 will be once its successor is announced?

    1. I totally get that—dropping $900 on a GPU is a steep price, and it’s smart to think ahead about trade-in value. Based on past console cycles, you can expect a decent return if your PS5 is in good condition, especially if you sell it privately shortly after a successor is announced; checking recent eBay sold listings for older consoles like the PS4 can give you a rough ballpark. Let me know if you decide to grab one, and I’d love to hear which exclusives you dive into first!

  13. Ako planirate kupiti PS5 samo zbog GTA 6, imajte na umu da će igra raditi i na standardnoj PS5 konzoli, ali će vjerojatno bolje funkcionirati na PS5 Pro verziji. Preporučujem da to uzmete u obzir pri donošenju odluke.

    1. Problem je u tome što si neobavješten i misliš da je Rockstar početak i kraj svega. Mogao bih nabrajati fenomenalne igre koje su daleko iznad svega što je Rockstar izbacio. Njihove igre su uglavnom za publiku koja ne igra mnogo i zadovoljna je nečim lako probavljivim i pristupačnim.

      1. Trenutno su jedine PS5 ekskluzive igre poput lezbejskog mačevanja i Pošta simulator 2, s Intergaylactic u najavi. U 2026. godini jedino zanimljivo izdanje je RE9, koji također izlazi za PC, i GTA 6. Witcher 4 još uvijek nema određen datum izlaska.

  24. Iskreno, kada sam kupovala PS5, mislila sam da će samo skupljati prašinu jer već imam jači laptop koji dugo nisam koristila za igre. Međutim, pokazalo se da koristimo PS5 mnogo više nego što sam očekivala. Ponekad igram danima zaredom, a ponekad ga ne uključim mesec dana. Sve u svemu, isplatila se kao investicija i zadovoljna sam.

  25. Sve zavisi od toga koliko ti je teško čekati PC verziju. Lično ne bih kupio PS5 samo zbog jedne igre. Ako sam mogao da čekam 14 godina da Rockstar napravi PC verziju Red Dead Redemption 1, mogu da sačekam i dodatne dve godine za GTA 6.

      1. I don’t have an issue with money, but I simply don’t need a console alongside my PC. One thing I dislike about consoles is that you can only play what they offer. For example, I can’t play Call of Duty 2 or Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) on a PS5, whereas on a modern PC, I can play those games even though they’re 20 years old and came out when the PS2 was current. Also, a quality PC is significantly more expensive than a console, so your comment doesn’t make much sense. When I build my next PC, I plan to get something like an RX 9070 XT graphics card, which alone costs about as much as a PS5. I estimate the whole setup will cost me around €1500.

        1. Ako mi se igra sviđa, ne čekam 14 godina da je igram. Zato imam PC kupljen prije dvije godine koji i danas pokreće sve igre, PS5 i Nintendo Switch. Ne biram platformu, već igru, jer svaka platforma ima kvalitetne naslove koji nisu dostupni drugdje.

          1. Osim Nintenda, sve je manje igara koje su dostupne samo na jednoj platformi. Skoro sve što nije standardno dostupno na PC može se odigrati preko emulatora. Lično, protivim se ekskluzivnosti igara na jednoj platformi. Smatram da bi sve igre trebale biti dostupne na svim platformama, kako bi ljudi mogli da igraju šta god žele na svojoj omiljenoj platformi, bez obzira koja je u pitanju.

          2. Isto mislim, ali nažalost situacija još nije takva, iako se poboljšava. Nintendo je izuzetak. God of War mi je najdraža serija, a Ragnarok omiljena igra, pa ne bih zamijenio PS5 za PC. FPS igre mi nisu zanimljive, a osim Warcraft 3, sve što želim igrati mogu na PS5. Također, više volim kontroler od miša i tastature.

  27. S obzirom da je PlayStation 5 već pet godina star, a PlayStation 6 najvjerojatnije izlazi 2027. ili 2028., bolje je pričekati. Ako si do sada izdržao bez PlayStationa 5, moći ćeš i dalje.

  28. Ako nemaš računar, a voliš ponekad da odigraš igricu, PS5 je odlična opcija. Samo imaj na umu da ti je potrebna pretplata za online igranje, što je jedini nedostatak. S druge strane, imaš i benefite poput mjesečnih besplatnih igrica.

    1. Isplati se uzeti godišnju pretplatu jer se tokom godine pojave popusti, a dobijate i besplatne igre koje su često kvalitetni naslovi. Ako ne igrate online već povremeno zbog zabave, možete preskočiti pretplatu. Samo sačekajte popuste za igre koje želite, ako vam nije hitno da ih igrate odmah po izlasku.

  34. If you’re getting a PS5 specifically for GTA 6, wait for the PS5 Pro. The standard PS5 will likely run it at 30fps in fidelity mode or 60fps with reduced graphics in performance mode, while the Pro should handle native 4K at 60fps in fidelity mode.

    Also, create a US account for your PlayStation—you’ll get daily discounts on games in the PS Store.

    1. It’s too expensive and hard to resell later. My plan is to get a PS6 in 2-3 years anyway, and everyone will buy the PS5 Slim with a 1TB disc drive. I just sold my PS4 for €150 and bought a PS5. I still play GTA V on PS4 occasionally and don’t notice any lag, so GTA 6 should run smoothly. It’s different with a mouse and keyboard, where even 50 fps is noticeable. Both my TV and monitor are 1080p.

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