Which TV Should I Buy for GTA 6?

When GTA 6 comes out, and on what

Rockstar's official Grand Theft Auto VI page (rockstargames.com/VI) lists a November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the same date Take-Two has given investors. The PS5 Pro plays PS5 games, so it's covered too. That date comes after two delays — the game was first slated for 2025, then for May 26, 2026 — so keep an eye on Rockstar's announcements if you're timing a purchase to launch day.

PC isn't on the list. As of this writing, Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version of GTA 6 or given a PC date, and we won't guess one. Rockstar's previous two big releases, GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, reached PC well after their console launches, but that's history, not an announcement.

Rockstar also hasn't published frame-rate targets or a list of graphics modes for GTA 6. Don't buy a TV on the assumption that GTA 6 will run at 120 frames per second on a console; nothing official says it will. A TV with 4K at 120Hz is still the right buy, because plenty of other games have 120Hz modes.

Best for Xbox Series X: LG C6

The Xbox Series X|S can output games in Dolby Vision, and LG's OLEDs support Dolby Vision gaming. Samsung TVs don't support Dolby Vision at all — they use HDR10+ instead — so on a Samsung, an Xbox falls back to standard HDR10. Rockstar hasn't said whether GTA 6 will support Dolby Vision natively, but for an Xbox owner who cares about Dolby Vision, that alone makes the LG C6 the pick.

The C6 also covers the rest of the Xbox checklist: four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K at 120Hz, HDMI VRR, and auto low latency mode (ALLM), so the TV flips into game mode when the console wakes up. If your Xbox lives in a sunny room and Dolby Vision doesn't matter to you, the Samsung S90H is a fine alternative.

Best for PS5 and PS5 Pro: Samsung S90H

The PS5 and PS5 Pro output HDR10, not Dolby Vision, so Samsung's missing Dolby Vision doesn't matter here, and that tips it to the Samsung S90H. It and the LG C6 both have four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K at 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM, and our gaming scores tie them, but the S90H's matte Glare Free screen earns it a point more for bright rooms. Pick the C6 instead if it's cheaper when you shop or you might add an Xbox later.

A PS5 Pro doesn't need anything extra from the TV. The Pro's upgrades — sharper upscaling and better ray tracing in supported games — happen inside the console, and it still sends the TV a 4K signal at up to 120Hz with HDR10 and VRR. Rockstar hasn't detailed GTA 6's PS5 Pro enhancements yet.

Sony's own Bravia TVs, like the Bravia 8 II OLED, add PS5 conveniences such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping, which sets the console's HDR calibration for you, and Auto Genre Picture Mode, which switches to game mode when you play. The catch is ports: Bravias have only two HDMI 2.1 ports, and one doubles as the soundbar's eARC port. With one PS5 and a soundbar, that's fine; with a PS5, an Xbox, and a soundbar, you'll be swapping cables.

Best for PC: Samsung S90H or LG C6

First, the caveat: Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version of GTA 6. If you're buying a TV for a gaming PC, buy it for the games you play today, not for an unannounced port.

On PC, refresh rate matters more than on consoles. The LG C6 and Samsung S90H both run at up to 165Hz over HDMI 2.1 with G-Sync and FreeSync support (Samsung lists FreeSync Premium Pro) — a real step up in smoothness from 120Hz if your graphics card can push the frames. Both also come in 42 and 48 inches for a desk. Our fit scores tie them for gaming and give the S90H a point more for a bright room, so it's our PC pick unless an Xbox shares the TV.

If the TV will double as a desktop monitor, with a taskbar, icons, and windows on screen for hours a day, the Hisense U8QG is the safer choice. It's a 165Hz-class mini-LED that can't burn in, and static desktop elements are the textbook OLED burn-in scenario. It starts at 55 inches, so it suits a couch-and-PC setup better than a desk.

One TV for all three: LG C6

If your house has an Xbox, a PS5, and a gaming PC — or you don't know yet which console GTA 6 will end up on — the LG C6 is the one TV that doesn't make you compromise. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports mean a soundbar on eARC still leaves three full-speed inputs for two consoles and a PC. It does Dolby Vision gaming for the Xbox, G-Sync and FreeSync at up to 165Hz for the PC, and gives the PS5 everything it can use.

Its weak spot is a bright room: the C6's glossy screen picks up far more reflections than the S90H's matte one, and no OLED matches a mini-LED's brightness in direct sun. If that describes your room, read the next section.

Bright rooms and long sessions: Hisense U8QG

GTA 6's trailers are full of daylight — beaches, highways, and city streets under a Florida sun. In a bright room, a mini-LED's extra full-screen brightness keeps those scenes from looking dim and keeps reflections from washing out the picture. The Hisense U8QG is very bright for around $1,100 at 65 inches, refreshes at up to 165Hz, and supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+.

It's also the no-worry option for burn-in. If you expect to play GTA 6 for hours every day with the same HUD and minimap on screen, an LCD-based mini-LED removes the risk entirely. The trade-offs: slower pixel response than OLED (a little more blur in fast motion), some blooming around bright HUD elements in night scenes, and more color shift if friends watch from the side.

On a tighter budget, the Roku Pro Series OLED gets you OLED blacks and four HDMI 2.1 ports for $999.99 at 65 inches on Amazon on October 12 ($799.99 during its October Prime sale), but it's dim in a sunny room. Think of it as an evening-play TV for a dim room.

The console checklist: HDMI 2.1, VRR, HDR, and input lag

Every pick in this guide covers these. If you're cross-shopping something else, check for:

• HDMI 2.1 with 4K at 120Hz: needed for 120Hz modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. HDMI 2.1 features are optional under the spec, so confirm the TV lists 4K/120 on the port you'll use.
• VRR (variable refresh rate): smooths frame-rate dips without tearing. Consoles use HDMI VRR; PCs use G-Sync Compatible or FreeSync. It helps most when frame rates swing between roughly 40 and 120 per second, and does little for a game locked at a steady 30.
• ALLM (auto low latency mode): the TV switches to game mode by itself when the console starts.
• HDR: the PS5 and PS5 Pro use HDR10. The Xbox Series X|S can also output Dolby Vision for gaming, which LG supports and Samsung doesn't. Either way, run the console's HDR calibration and use the TV's HGIG mode if it has one.
• Input lag: our top three picks are all very responsive in game mode, per published measurements from outlets like RTINGS. For a third-person open-world game, none of them will hold you back.
• Ports: an Xbox, a PS5, and a soundbar on eARC need three HDMI 2.1-capable inputs to avoid swapping cables.

What matters for an open-world game like GTA

Motion clarity: open-world games are mostly camera movement — driving, panning, flying. OLED pixels switch almost instantly, so fast motion stays clean. One counterintuitive caveat: in a game running at 30 frames per second, that instant response can make camera pans look slightly more stuttery, because there's no blur between frames; RTINGS measures this as stutter in its reviews. In-game motion blur hides most of it, and it isn't a reason to avoid OLED.

Brightness and contrast: daylight city scenes reward full-screen brightness; night scenes reward contrast. OLED wins at night, with true-black skies and neon without halos. Mini-LED wins in a sunny room. The Samsung S90H sits in between, with OLED blacks plus much better glare handling than the C6.

Burn-in: a minimap, health bar, and on-screen phone are static elements, the classic OLED burn-in risk. For varied play — GTA a few evenings a week alongside other games, movies, and TV — modern OLEDs with pixel refreshers and logo dimming make it a small risk. If you'll play the same game for many hours every day, a mini-LED like the U8QG is the safer choice. If GTA 6 offers HUD or minimap options when it ships, dimming or hiding them helps, and it's worth checking how your brand's warranty treats burn-in.

What size TV for couch gaming

For games, go a size bigger than you would for news. Using our viewing-distance rule of thumb — screen diagonal ≈ distance in inches ÷ 1.6, or ÷ 1.2 for a more cinematic view:

• 6–7 feet: 55 inches, or 65 for immersion.
• 8–9 feet: 65 inches is the sweet spot; 75 or 77 if you want the city to fill your view.
• 10 feet and beyond: 75 inches and up. OLED prices jump past 65 inches, which is where the U8QG (up to 85 inches) and other mini-LEDs earn their keep.
• At a desk with a PC: 42 or 48 inches. The C6 and S90H come in both.

Setting it up

Getting 4K at 120Hz and VRR working takes the right port, a certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, and the right settings on both the TV and console — our HDMI 2.1 gaming setup guide walks through each step. For gaming picks beyond GTA 6, see our guide to the best gaming TVs for PS5 and Xbox.

About the video

The embedded video is RTINGS' review of the LG C6, our pick for one TV across Xbox, PS5, and PC.