PS5 Pro vs PS5: Is The Upgrade Worth It Before GTA 6?

Short answer: not specifically for GTA 6. The base PS5 is a confirmed launch platform on its own, and this isn't a game built to gatekeep behind the Pro tier.

What The Pro Actually Adds

A 60 compute-unit GPU versus 36 on the base console — roughly 37-39% more raw compute (about 16.7 vs 10.28 TFLOPs) — plus a 2TB SSD versus 825GB, and PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler the base model doesn't have.

Who Should Actually Buy It

Players chasing higher resolution or frame rate ceilings across their whole library, not just GTA 6. If storage is your main pain point, our Storage Calculator will tell you whether a cheaper expansion drive solves the real problem instead.

Who Should Skip It

Anyone buying primarily for GTA 6. Put that price difference toward a second controller, extra storage, or just keep it in your pocket.