GTA 6 is 212 GB: how to make room on your PS5 or Xbox

How do I free up space for GTA 6?

The cheapest way is to delete things. Uninstalling a game like Call of Duty alone could free up nearly 315 GB, which is more than enough. Deleting is almost instant, and you keep your save files, trophies and achievements. Reinstall later and carry on. That suits people who plan to sink a lot of hours into GTA 6. Rob Nelson, who oversees Rockstar North with Aaron Garbut, told The New York Times he played 80 hours of it in February.

If you would rather keep several games installed, buy storage. Xbox consoles use proprietary expansion cards from Seagate or SanDisk. The PS5 takes M.2 solid-state drives alongside its built-in storage, and CNET's David Carnoy recommends the Lexar NM 790. Games run from these the same as from internal storage, with no difference in performance or load times. They are not cheap, though, and storage prices are high right now.

Can I use an external hard drive for GTA 6?

Yes, but with a catch. On both consoles, games built for the current generation can be stored on an external HDD but not played from it. You have to move them back to internal storage first. PS4 games on PS5, and some older Xbox titles, can run straight from external drives. Expect a lot of shuffling files around.

Can I stream GTA 6 on Xbox?

Rockstar says GTA 6 can be streamed through Xbox Cloud Gaming, with no download. It works only on Xbox One, Series S and Series X, and quality is capped at Series S graphics. You need a Game Pass plan or Cloud Gaming hours. Game Pass Ultimate gives 15 hours a month in most regions, and GTA 6 will likely eat that fast. Performance also depends on a strong internet connection.

Series X owners who want the best visuals should install the game locally.