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Next-generation consoles, handheld gaming PCs, and performance hardware.

Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5: Everything You Need to Know Before You Pre-Order

If you've been refreshing your cart every few hours hoping the pre-order page won't crash, you're not alone. Grand Theft Auto VI is, without exaggeration, the most anticipated video game release of the decade — and now that Rockstar Games has locked in a release window for PlayStation 5, the real question isn't if you should get it, it's how to get it right. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly what's inside the box, when your copy becomes playable, and how to avoid the most common pre-order mistakes.

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PS5 Digital Edition (825GB) Review: Is the Slim Worth It in 2026?

Sony's PS5 Digital Edition has quietly become the smarter buy for most gamers in 2026 — but is the slimmer, disc-free redesign actually worth your money, or just a cosmetic refresh? After three weeks of daily use, real load-time benchmarks, and a full thermal teardown, this review breaks down exactly what's changed, what's improved, and where the console still falls short. By the end, you'll know how it performs against the original PS5, whether 825GB of storage is actually enough for your library, and if this is the right PlayStation for your setup in 2026.

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