Console and gaming buying advice
Preorders are live now
Grand Theft Auto VI preorders are now live through official storefronts after Rockstar's June 25 opening. NextGenBoards has Amazon affiliate preorder links for the PS5 and Xbox Series X physical versions in the GTA 6 preorder hub. The safest buying move is still to start with Rockstar, PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon, and reputable retailers, then check the final cart page before paying.
Price is listed at $79.99 and $99.99
Rockstar, Take-Two, PlayStation, and Xbox list Grand Theft Auto VI at $79.99 and Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Because storefronts can vary by region and account, buyers should still check the live PlayStation, Xbox, Rockstar, or retailer cart directly before treating any purchase total as final.
Edition names are now visible
Official preorder language lists a standard Grand Theft Auto VI preorder and a Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition preorder. The Ultimate Edition includes an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across Jason and Lucia's story. Treat that as bonus-content value rather than a required purchase: if you mainly want the base campaign, the standard edition may still be the cleaner buy.
Preorder bonuses are listed
Official terms list the Vintage Vice City Pack for preorders and purchases before November 20, 2026, plus one month of GTA+ for digital preorders. Check each platform listing for the exact terms before buying because bonus availability and redemption language can vary.
Preload timing is listed, but file size is still unknown
Digital preorders can begin preloading on November 12, 2026, according to Rockstar and Take-Two. The physical version is described as containing a download code inside the box and being available starting November 12 to support preloading. Download size, day-one patch size, and storage requirements are still unknown, so nobody should treat a leaked file-size number as reliable.
Payment timing depends on the storefront
Do not assume every GTA VI preorder charges today or waits until launch. Platform stores and retailers can use different billing windows, payment holds, cancellation policies, and refund paths. Amazon physical orders often behave differently from PlayStation or Xbox digital orders, so the final checkout page matters more than a general preorder rule.
PC timing remains unannounced
The official launch platform language remains PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation says the game is playable only on PS5 rather than PS4. Rockstar has not announced a PC date for GTA VI. PC players should avoid fake launch calendars and wait for Rockstar to publish PC-specific timing.
What to do now
Check the official Rockstar page first, then PlayStation and Xbox storefronts, then the Amazon PS5 or Xbox Series X affiliate preorder links in the hub if you want a physical copy. Compare price, payment timing, refund terms, edition contents, seller, delivery options, and whether any bonus is actually valuable before paying early.