Best SSD for GTA 6

GTA 6 will want a fast SSD, so plan for at least 150 GB of free space. On PS5 you need a PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive with a heatsink, and the same drives work in a gaming PC. Here are the picks by budget.

What matters for GTA 6: a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 drive, at least 5,500 MB/s read, a heatsink (Sony requires one on PS5), and room for a roughly 150 GB game plus everything else. There is no benefit to a pricier Gen5 drive on PS5. Prices move, so check the live price.

Best overallSamsung 990 Pro (Heatsink)The fastest PS5-ready Gen4 drive, with an integrated heatsink and read speeds near the PS5 limit. Works great in a gaming PC too. The safe best pick for GTA 6 storage.Check current priceCheck price ↗Best alternativeWD_BLACK SN850XA flagship Gen4 NVMe that trades blows with the Samsung 990 Pro and often goes on sale. Get the heatsink version for the PS5. The do-it-all alternative.Check current priceCheck price ↗Best valueCrucial T500About the same real-world speed for less money, with a heatsink option for the PS5. The value pick if you want plenty of space for GTA 6 without overspending.Check current priceCheck price ↗

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How to choose

On PS5 the rules are simple: a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 drive, at least 5,500 MB/s read, fitted with a heatsink under 11.25 mm tall. Sony does not let you run one without a heatsink. There is no point paying for a Gen5 drive, the PS5 cannot use the extra speed, so buy the fastest and largest Gen4 drive you can afford.

On PC, any of these also works as fast game storage. Size it to your library: GTA 6 alone is expected to be around 150 GB, see our file size guide, so a 1 TB drive is the sensible floor and 2 TB is comfortable. Sort the rest of your setup with our best console and system requirements guides.

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Frequently asked questions

What SSD do I need for GTA 6 on PS5?

A PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 drive with at least 5,500 MB/s read and a heatsink. The Samsung 990 Pro, WD_BLACK SN850X and Crucial T500 all qualify. Sony requires a heatsink, so get the heatsink version or fit one.

How much storage does GTA 6 need?

Plan for at least 150 GB of free space for GTA 6 alone. A 1 TB SSD is the sensible minimum once you add other games, and 2 TB is comfortable.

Do I need to upgrade my PS5 storage for GTA 6?

Maybe. The PS5 internal drive fills up fast once you install a few big games, so if it is nearly full you will want an expansion drive for a roughly 150 GB game. Check your free space first.

Is a Gen5 SSD worth it for GTA 6?

No. The PS5 uses PCIe Gen4, so a Gen5 drive gives no benefit there and costs more. Buy the fastest, largest Gen4 drive you can afford.