The best thing you can do right now is set up your TV and console properly: turn on game mode, calibrate HDR and decide whether you want smoothness or sharpness. GTA 6's own in-game settings will be covered once we've tested the game.
What TV settings should I use for GTA 6?
Start with the basics – they apply to any game:
- Game Mode. Switches off most of the TV's image processing and reduces input lag. You'll feel it straight away when aiming and driving.
- ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). If your TV has it, it switches to game mode automatically when the console starts.
- The right HDMI port. On many TVs only some ports support HDMI 2.1, which is needed for 120Hz and VRR. Check your manual.
- Turn off motion smoothing. It gives the picture a "soap opera" look and adds lag.
How do I calibrate HDR on PS5 and Xbox?
HDR gives brighter highlights and deeper shadows – if it's set up correctly. Get it wrong and the picture looks washed out or too dark.
- PS5 has a built-in HDR adjustment in its screen and video settings. Follow the steps and adjust until the symbol is barely visible.
- Xbox Series X|S has the HDR Game Calibration app, found through the TV and display settings.
Calibrate with the TV in game mode, since that's where you'll be playing.
Performance mode or quality mode – what's the difference?
Many console games let you choose between two modes:
- Performance mode prioritizes a higher, more stable frame rate. It feels more responsive, but the image may be slightly less sharp.
- Quality mode prioritizes resolution and visual detail, often at the cost of frame rate.
Whether GTA 6 offers modes like these, and how they differ, we haven't been able to confirm yet.
What are VRR and 120Hz?
VRR (variable refresh rate) lets the TV follow the game's frame rate, so the picture doesn't stutter or tear when the frame rate fluctuates. 120Hz means the screen can show up to 120 frames per second in games that support it. Both need a TV and an input that can handle them. If you have a standard 60Hz TV, everything still works.
Which settings should I pick in GTA 6?
We'll fill this in after launch, once we've gone through the game's menus for real.
Also read PS5 vs Xbox for GTA 6, our launch checklist and when GTA 6 comes out.