Before you plan to 'just install it on an external drive': not every storage type can run GTA 6.
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PS5 · XboxConsoles
Short answer: To play you need fast SSD storage: internal, PS5 M.2 or an Xbox expansion card. USB drives only store it.
By storage type
| Storage | Stores | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 internal SSD | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 M.2 NVMe SSD | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 USB drive | Yes | No |
| Xbox internal SSD | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox expansion card | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox USB drive | Yes | No |
Console capacity
| Console | Usable space (approx.) |
|---|---|
| PS5 (825 GB) | ~667 GB |
| PS5 Slim / Pro (1 TB / 2 TB) | ~848 GB / ~1.8 TB |
| Xbox Series S (512 GB) | ~364 GB |
| Xbox Series X (1 TB) | ~802 GB |
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Common questions
Does GTA 6 fit on a Series S?
Yes, but it takes most of the ~364 GB usable; you may need to delete other games.
Can you play GTA 6 from a USB drive?
No, USB only stores it.
Can I move the game to an M.2 SSD?
Yes, from the PS5 storage settings.
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