As games go, Grand Theft Auto VI is set to be one of the biggest game launches of the last decade. This is a billion-dollar franchise, with the last entry now 13 years old. Luckily, gamers looking to play the latest iteration don't have long to wait. Digital pre-loads are set to begin on November 10, giving you nine days to download all 212GB of it on the PlayStation 5.
To do that, though, you'll need enough storage. If you've got a base model PS5 with other games installed, you might not have enough. That's where a PS5 storage upgrade can come in handy. You can hook up an extra PS5 SSD, adding an NVMe SSD to your Sony console using its M.2 expansion slot.
With nine days to begin pre-loading GTA 6, you've got time to fix the situation if your PS5 does lack enough space for the game's installation. You'll need to consider that the game will receive updates and may grow in size over time, too.
Unfortunately, SSDs have been badly affected by the AI-fueled price rises over the last year. Buying storage isn't as cheap, so you'll need to look for deals when you can. We've put together some of the best options for a PS5 SSD upgrade below, considering current prices, that'll help you get started.
One thing worth mentioning, too, is that the PS5's M.2 expansion slot only supports PCIe 4.0 speeds. That doesn't stop you buying a Gen 5 SSD (in fact, in some cases, it might be better value to do so). If you do use a Gen 5 SSD, however, you'll only be able to use it at Gen 4 speeds. These drives also require a heatsink, but you can pick up third-party ones to work with each drive to save costs.
Limitations aside, here are some of the top PS5 SSDs you'll want to consider to get your console ready for the GTA 6 release next week.
PS5 SSD deals for GTA 6
PS5 SSD Heatsinks
Sony recommends that you install an SSD with a heatsink when you're upgrading your PS5's storage to avoid overheating and throttling.
With that in mind, if you buy an SSD without one, you can pick up one of these third-party compatible heatsinks to use with your drive instead.
Buying a PlayStation 5
If you don't already own a PS5, you can pick one up right now. With the holidays fast approaching, however, you might see stock shortages for all the big consoles. Between this new Grand Theft Auto release and Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time re-release, it's a big season for gaming.
Ben Stockton is a deals writer at Tom’s Hardware. He's been writing about technology since 2018, with bylines at PCGamesN, How-To Geek, and Tom’s Guide, among others. When he’s not hunting down the best bargains, he’s busy tinkering with his homelab or watching old Star Trek episodes.
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