I'm building the ultimate GTA 6 setup this Prime Day, these are the gadgets in my cart

One way to save on a GTA 6 Ultimate Edition pre-order

It's pretty difficult to shave cash off that GTA 6 pre-order these days, this is the biggest release of the decade after all. However, Costco members are in for a treat this week.

Members can grab four $25 gift cards for $79.99 all in. That has you covered for the $99.99 Ultimate Edition, all for $20 less than you'd pay usually. These kinds of gift card options are the only reliable way to get those numbers down ahead of release day, and this is one of the shiniest discounts on the web right now.

Don't want to spend $300+ on a headset for GTA 6?

Allow me to introduce the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni's cheaper sibling. The Nova 3P sits at the bottom of SteelSeries' price ladder, and doesn't feature the hot-swappable batteries, easy multi-platform switching, or the top-grade Hi-Res audio of the Omni. It does, however, cost you a mere $59.99 this Prime Day.

The wireless headset has dropped back to its record-low price at Woot this week, a fantastic rate I've only seen a handful of times this year so far. It's not going to be an upgrade if you already have an older headset that might have cost you between $100 and $200, but if you're currently relying on TV speakers and want something a little closer it will do the job particularly well for its price.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P | $109.99 $59.99 at Woot

The controller I'd recommend for Xbox players

If you're going to be playing GTA 6 on an Xbox console, I'd shoot for the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited as your controller pick. It's probably my favorite feature-rich, premium Xbox controller, and with its current price being down to $149.99 at Best Buy in its Xbox 360 Anniversary colorway, it's an absolute bargain.

If you're sticking with Amazon for Prime Day, you can grab the original black colorway in a Big Deal Days discount, but it's not quite as low as Best Buy's.

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Anniversary Edition: $199.99 $149.99 at Best Buy
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited: $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon

It's a horrible time to go looking for extra storage but I'll do my best

I wouldn't blame you if storage space was a worry with GTA 6 coming up. It's amazing how one big game can start to eat up the little console storage we have as standard, and even if GTA 6 is the only game you might care about for a while, it's still good to have a bit of spare.

Unfortunately, you couldn't think of a worse time to shop for a spare PS5 SSD because AI companies are stealing all of the world's supply and consumer prices have skyrocketed. That said, bear with me, I'm going to see what bargains I can find on some internal or external SSDs this Prime Day.

While I look for storage, here's an excellent mid-range headset for you

Let's say you don't have the money to afford the pricey, top-of-the-line SteelSeries headset I mentioned above, but you want something a bit more premium than the budget option. I'd turn to the Fractal Scape, a gaming headset with a very comfortable, high-end, and feature-rich feel to it. It's seeing a $30 saving at a bunch of retailers at the moment, and since it's one I use almost daily, it's a headset I very much recommend.

Fractal Scape: $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon

On a similar note, here's a more budget-friendly controller for Xbox players

Again, this will be one for Xbox players first and foremost, but if you're looking for an Xbox controller that's a bit more friendly on your wallet, the GameSir G7 Pro is definitely, definitely worth looking at. This is one of the best value gamepads on the shelves currently, and it'd be the perfect companion for exploring Vice City.

GameSir G7 Pro: $79.99 $63.99 at Amazon

The hunt for PS5 SSDs isn't going so well

As I mentioned before, the PS5 SSD market is in flames. If I were you, I'd look at any of these at Amazon that you feel are appealing to your budget if you really need the extra storage space. If it's not an absolute must for you though, I'd avoid buying one at all right now - seriously, the prices are just that bad.

If I had to pick a favorite, it'd be this Acer Predator GM7 1TB drive, which is going for $159.99 in a Prime Day deal. Just remember that you'll need a heatsink for it because these types of drives generate a lot of heat and if you don't keep them cool, you'll do damage to it and the internals of your console. I've linked to my favorite heatsink below too. Thankfully, that's actually at a genuinely low cost.

Acer Predator GM7 1TB: $159.99 at Amazon
Sabrent PS5 SSD Heatsink: $11.89 at Amazon

PS5 players, I see you

There are loads of pro controller options for Xbox gamers, but surprisingly few for PS5 - especially when it comes to ones that don't break the bank. The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is a bit older now - so much so that Razer has literally just announced the V4 Pro for Xbox- but that means it's one of the most deal-prone PS5 pro controllers you can find.

It's currently seeing a discount down from its $215 original price (which, to be fair, we never see it at these days) down to $134.

Razer Wolverine V2 Pro: $134.99 at Amazon

I was going to ask if you wanted to play GTA 6 in VR, but nevermind

I had this whole post planned where I was going to tell you that if you harnessed the power of PSVR 2's cinematic mode, you could play GTA 6 in VR - which would also be a perfect solution for when your family members, partner, or flatmates needed to use the TV and you didn't want to stop playing the game.

Annoyingly, PSVR 2 seems to be so low on stock that you can hardly buy it anywhere, and if you can, it's way, way above price and will probably be a pre-owned version anyway.

I even checked PlayStation's Direct retailer and in the US, the headset isn't even listed as far as I can see. I'll keep checking for stock because I do think it'd be amazing to play this game in VR with tiny OLED displays booting it into your eyeballs, but I don't recommend buying the headset at higher than its $399 price.

To OLED or not to OLED, that is the question

A game that looks as good as this one might be motivating you to look for a new gaming display, and personally, I don't think TVs and monitors get any better than OLEDs.

There's only one problem: OLEDs are expensive, and with extremely high refresh rates that surpass what the PS5 and Xbox can do, maybe they're overkill for GTA 6 unless you're waiting for the PC release.

If you are looking to go OLED on GTA 6, I don't blame you, but here's my buying advice as someone who shopped around and saved up for one for years before I managed to get one. Don't automatically go for the most up-to-date model. Especially on the LG side of things, annual updates are incremental at best, so if you're still able to get one from a few generations ago at a more reasonable price, you probably aren't going to miss out on much.

For example, the LG OLED C4, which I have, is a stunningly good TV with a 144Hz refresh rate - more than enough for me to harness it for high frame rate PC gaming. It's somehow still available at Amazon despite the current gen being the C6. I'd recommend the 55-inch model, which is available for $1,195 - that's about $200 more than I paid for it about a year and a half ago, but it's a good price for this size.

Alternatively, if you want the C6 but you're not massively fussed about the size, go for the 42-inch model, which is somehow cheaper at $999.

LG OLED C4 55-inch: $1,195 at Amazon
LG OLED C6 42-inch: $999.99 at Amazon

If neither of these float your boat, there are also loads of OLED monitors out there?

Oh, and um, here's the game

Maybe I should have said before now but no GTA 6 setup is complete without the actual game itself, so if you're yet to pre-order, here's Amazon selling you a code in the box if you don't want to buy directly from Sony or Microsoft.

GTA 6 pre-order: $79.99 at Amazon

Looking for new speakers?

These aren't on sale, but if you're looking for a more affordable sound system ahead of GTA 6's launch, I can recommend the Logitech Z407 2.1 setup. These are our favorite computer speakers, and while they aren't discounted, they hold a whole lot of value for gamers connecting up to different platforms. These are ones I use every day, so I can vouch for them, especially if you want good sound quality on a budget.

Logitech Z407 speakers: $115 at Amazon

If you're looking for the DualSense Edge, you're out of luck

I can totally appreciate that if you want a bit more controller for your money on PS5, you want the official PS5 pro controller, especially since it's the only one on the platform that will give you haptic feedback.

Annoyingly, Sony is playing hardball and across all of the retailers, there are no DualSense Edge discounts. Sorry about that, but rest assured I'll be checking as Prime Day continues on over the next few days.

Prep your ears for GTA 6 with my trusty Sony INZONE H3 wired headset for just $68

Tabitha spotlighted a $60 headset from SteelSeries earlier today as an alternative to the $300 gaming headsets you see all over the place, and I'd like to highlight another option from Sony in preparation for GTA 6. I've been using the Sony INZONE H3 wired headset for almost three years now, and it has yet to let me down. I paid the full $120 retail price when I bought it, and I don't regret the purchase one bit.

Sound quality is great, spatial audio is immersive, and build quality seems solid. If you want to immerse yourself in GTA 6 without any distractions and don't want to spend hundreds of dollars when everything is already exorbitantly expensive as it is, I can't recommend this first-party Sony headset enough - and since it's wired for 3mm jacks, you should have no compatibility issues using it on Xbox if that's your preferred platform.

Sony INZONE H3 wired headset | $68 on Amazon

I think this is the perfect mid-budget monitor to play GTA 6 on, but I'm biased

I have a slightly older version of this gaming monitor, but I can tell you I paid quite a bit more for it than $159.99, which is where it's priced for Prime Day. Personally, I'll be playing GTA 6 on my 65" 4K TV, but if you have your PS5 or Xbox plugged into a PC monitor and you want to upgrade your kit before November 19, I would recommend this one if it's within your target budget. I've been gaming on an LG screen very similar to this one for a few years now, and it has yet to let me down.

The 1440p screen, which I think is the sweet spot for performance and image quality on a budget, looks fantastic and the 200Hz refresh rate ensures a consistently smooth image in motion. I also like how intuitive the on-screen settings menu is, which allows you to toggle on and off a huge variety of features for the price. For my money, it's tough to beat this screen in the sub-$200 field, especially with this Prime Day deal.

LG 27G61ZB-B 27-inch Ultragear gaming monitor | $159.99 at Amazon

PSA: The GTA 6 PS5 DualSense is up for pre-order on Amazon

This is just a friendly PSA that the beautiful GTA 6-themed PS5 DualSense controller appears to be available for pre-order on Amazon at this very moment. Availability has been a little wobbly since pre-orders began last month, so if you've had your eye on the white variant that's available outside of PS Direct, now might be a good time to snap one up on Amazon.

This being a Prime Day blog, I'm obliged to state the obvious that there's no actual discount on the controller, but again, that really shouldn't be a surprise considering it has yet to release. $84 is a little steep for a standard DualSense with some admittedly gorgeous design flourishes, but what is Grand Theft Auto if not the very synthesis of excess?

Limited edition GTA 6 PS5 DualSense | $84 a Amazon

GTA 6 coming means you'll be doing a lot of sitting – do your back a favor and check out this Prime Day deal

I just spent the better part of two months largely confined to a lying down position because of horrific back pain, so I know better than most how important it is to take care of your spinal column. I have a good chair, my problem is that I like to sit down like Gollum from The Lord of the Rings for hours at a time. With GTA 6 on the way, I need to be very mindful about my sitting posture while playing the game, and you should too unless you want to end up like me, staring at the ceiling for weeks.

As it turns out, Prime Day is great time to upgrade your seat before GTA 6 firmly grounds you in it. There are plenty of great gaming chair deals going on, but I found one that seems to be a good mix of quality, name brand reputation, and price. There are gaming chairs out there that exceed $1,000, and let's be real, everything is crazy expensive right now, so here's one that gets great reviews from users and professional chair reviewers that won't break the bank.

Razer Iskur V2 X gaming chair (light gray) | $199 at Amazon

Time to get back into some deal hunting

Time to jump on our hover crafts and get exploring the virtual aisles again. We only have until midnight tonight to make the most of Prime Day savings, so I'll be back shortly with some gaming gadgets to recommend.

If you don't mind renewed...

I mentioned yesterday that the DualSense Edge isn't seeing a discount this Prime Day, but if you're willing to hit the pre-owned aisle, Amazon has some offers going, including a DualSense Edge in white for $154.99 (usually $199).

The rating here is refurbished - excellent, so I'd wager this thing will feel as good as new.

DualSense Edge (Amazon Renewed) - $199 $154.99 at Amazon

Looking for a way to take GTA 6 on the go? The best mobile controller is discounted right now

If you plan on doing some remote play on either your PS5 or Xbox Series X/S when GTA 6 arrives, it doesn't get much better than the ELO Vagabond when it comes to taking your gaming sessions on the go. Granted, it isn't the most portable mobile controller out there, but it's certainly more like a proper gamepad than alternatives like the Backbone One, which I wouldn't recommend when better mobile controllers are at this price.

The ELO Vagabond can remote play both consoles, as well as hook up with Steamlink and GeForce Now, so it's a perfect, versatile option regardless of the platform you use.

ELO Vagabond: $99.99 $79.99 at Amazon

Two more affordable PS5 controllers if Scuf is too pricey for you

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If Scuf is feeling a little too pricey for you, I'd take a look at either the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, or the Razer Raiju V3 Pro. Both are great controllers I got to review, and I'd recommend either.

Both of them are seeing discounts right now, with Nacon coming out as the more affordable one. That's to be expected since it's a bit older than Razer's latest PS5 pad that only launched this time last year.

The only caveat? Nacon's launching an updated Revolution 5 Unlimited, which has a lot of great refinements. Maybe click the highlighted text to read more, and if you can do without those for the cheaper price, check out the deal below.

Razer Raiju V3 Pro: $219.99 $161 at Amazon

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro: $180 $138 at Amazon

Last year's LG OLED model is under a grand at 55 inches

If you're looking to go OLED for a new TV to play GTA on, the 55-inch LG C5 is currently under a grand. I have the C4, which shares a lot of the same specs, so I'd recommend this one very easily.

LG OLED C5 55-inch: $1,399.99 $959.99 at Amazon

ICYMI: My favorite headset deal

I mentioned it yesterday, but the Fractal Scape is my go-to gaming headset recommendation this Prime Day. It's got a very high-end level of comfort and audio clarity for a mid-range headset; it looks a million bucks thanks to Fractal's Apple-reminiscent design, and its fancy charging stand keeps it primed for your next session. It'll also work across all platforms.

Fractal Scape: $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon

You've got over a month to kill - why not revisit the classics of the franchise?

If you want to revisit the older games in the GTA franchise, the remastered trilogy is currently on offer at Amazon.

This gets you GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and San Andreas in one package, which is actually a lot of content to get through in a month, but you could give it a try. At the very least, you can play Vice City and compare how GTA 6's map and world compare when it comes out. If I know these games, and I do, they tend to throw in references and easter eggs to older games, so I'd expect some Vice City references come November 19 that you'll only appreciate if you play Vice City first.

GTA The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition: $29.99 $23.87 at Amazon

A budget controller for Xbox players here, and it's... kind of GTA themed? Maybe?

The GameSir G7 SE is an excellent budget controller for Xbox and PC, and it's down to $35.99 at the moment, which is a super reasonable price for the features it gives you.

It's not exactly official or intentional, but the Purple colorway of it could very easily tee it up as a GTA 6 companion. Take a look for yourself...

GameSir G7 SE: $44.99 $35.99 at Amazon

Xbox players should also know about this one

The GameSir G7 Pro offers a lot of great features for its $79 price tag, and discounted as it is now, it's an absolute steal compared to the other officially licensed pads for Microsoft's platform.

GameSir G7 Pro: $79.99 $63.99 at Amazon

Prefer earbuds to headsets?

If you're a bigger fan of earbuds than full-blown headsets, you could check out the SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds, which work across multiple platforms, give you active noise cancelling and low-latency audio, as well as Bluetooth connectivity like a regular pair of earbuds. They'd be perfect for GTA 6, especially if you'll want to take it on the go with Remote Play by pairing a phone to a console.

SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds: $199.99 $151.99 at Amazon

Just a reminder, here's a great budget TV if you're in need of a new one

The Hisense U7 might not be an OLED, but it's a ULED with a 165Hz refresh rate, and it's well under a grand in its current offering. If you're upgrading your TV for GTA 6 but you don't want to remortgage your house for a new display, check it out...

Hisense U7 55-inch: $699.99 $599.99 at Amazon

If you want a little more GTA on your controller, remember there's the official DualSense

It's not exactly a Prime Day deal, which is why I haven't been shouting about it so far, but if you care less about pro controller features and more about GTA 6 designs, then you might want to pre-order that Limited Edition GTA 6 DualSense.

Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition DualSense: $84.00 at Amazon

Which PS5 controller should you go for?

If you're wondering which officially licensed PS5 controller to go for this Prime Day ahead of GTA 6, you might want to take a closer look at the feature I wrote, linked below. It outlines why I'd opt for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro over the Scuf Omega, but then again, it could come down to preference for you, so take a look.

Razer Raiju V3 Pro vs Scuf Omega