GTA 6 Best Settings: TV, PS5 and Xbox Setup Guide
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games ever made, and Vice City deserves to look and sound its best on day one. The good news: most of the work behind the best settings for GTA 6 happens on your TV and console, not in the game menu. This guide walks you through the TV, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S settings you can prepare right now, before the release, so you are ready the moment the game unlocks.
Note: Rockstar has not published the full list of in-game graphics options for consoles. This guide focuses on the hardware and system settings you control, and we will update it with in-game options once the game is out.
Step 1: Put your TV in Game Mode
The single most important TV setting for GTA 6 is Game Mode (sometimes called “Gaming”, “Game Optimizer” or “Low Latency Mode”). It turns off heavy picture processing and cuts input lag, which makes driving, aiming and shooting feel much more responsive.
- Turn on Game Mode or let the TV switch automatically with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode).
- Turn off motion smoothing (TruMotion, Motionflow, Auto Motion Plus and similar).
- Turn off extra noise reduction and “dynamic contrast” filters.
- Use the HDMI 2.1 port on your TV if it has one, especially for 120 Hz and VRR.
Step 2: Calibrate HDR before launch
Vice City is full of neon, sunsets and bright beaches, so HDR makes a big difference. A bad HDR setup, on the other hand, makes the image look washed out or crushes the dark areas.
On PS5
Go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Adjust HDR and follow the three screens until the symbol is barely visible. Set HDR to “On When Supported”.
On Xbox Series X|S
Open the HDR Game Calibration app (Settings > General > TV and display options > Calibrate HDR for games) and follow the steps. Keep Allow HDR10 enabled.
On the TV side, use the HDR game mode and enable the TV’s HGIG tone-mapping option if it has one, so the console calibration is respected.
Step 3: Prepare your console storage
GTA 6 is expected to be a very large download. Check our GTA 6 pre-load guide for the file size and pre-install details, then free up space ahead of time:
- Delete games you no longer play, or move them to an external USB drive.
- On PS5, games must run from internal storage or a compatible M.2 SSD.
- On Xbox Series X|S, current-gen games must run from internal storage or an official expansion card.
- Keep extra free space for the day-one patch and future updates.
Step 4: Display and video output settings
| Setting | PS5 | Xbox Series X|S |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Automatic | 4K UHD (or your TV’s max) |
| 120 Hz output | Automatic | Enable 120 Hz if your TV supports it |
| VRR | Automatic (if TV is compatible) | Allow variable refresh rate |
| RGB range | Automatic | Standard (recommended) |
| HDR | On When Supported | Allow HDR10 / Auto HDR |
These settings let the console send the best signal your TV can handle, whatever mode the game uses. If you play on a PS5 Pro or an Xbox Series X, see our dedicated GTA 6 PS5 guide and GTA 6 Xbox Series X|S guide for what has been confirmed for each platform.
Step 5: Audio settings for Vice City
Rockstar games are famous for their soundtracks and radio, and GTA 6 is no exception. To enjoy the music and the street atmosphere:
- Headphones: on PS5, enable 3D Audio for headphones in Sound settings. On Xbox, try Windows Sonic or another spatial audio option.
- Soundbar or home theatre: set the console audio output to match your system (bitstream or LPCM, depending on your receiver).
- TV speakers: turn off “night mode” or heavy audio compression if dialogue sounds flat.
Want to know what you will hear while cruising? Check our list of confirmed GTA 6 radio stations.
Step 6: Network and download settings
A stable connection helps on launch day, when servers will be very busy.
- Use a wired Ethernet connection if possible.
- Keep your console in Rest Mode (PS5) or Sleep (Xbox) with downloads enabled so updates install automatically.
- Turn on automatic updates for games and system software.
Step 7: Controller and comfort settings
Before launch, update your controller firmware and charge it fully. On PS5, you can adjust DualSense vibration and trigger effect intensity in the Accessibility and Controllers menus. Once in the game, look for options such as camera sensitivity, aim assist, subtitles and HUD size; we will cover those in detail after release.
Quick checklist before GTA 6 unlocks
- TV in Game Mode, motion smoothing off
- HDR calibrated on the console
- Enough free storage on the internal drive
- 120 Hz and VRR enabled if supported
- Audio output matched to your setup
- Console and controller fully updated
FAQ: GTA 6 settings
What is the most important TV setting for GTA 6?
Game Mode. It reduces input lag and turns off processing that can make the image look smeared during fast driving.
Should I use motion smoothing for GTA 6?
No. Motion smoothing adds input lag and can create artifacts. Turn it off for all games.
Do I need a 120 Hz TV for GTA 6?
No. A 120 Hz TV with VRR can help smooth out the image, but GTA 6 will play on any 4K or 1080p TV supported by your console.
Will this guide include in-game graphics settings?
Yes. Once GTA 6 is released, we will add the in-game options and our recommended setup for each console.