For some players in Singapore, preparing for Grand Theft Auto VI involves more than choosing an edition.
It means browsing second-hand consoles. Comparing monitors. Checking local retailers. And asking whether one game is enough reason to buy an entirely new gaming setup.
Others have already decided what they are going to do.
Wait.
Across selected discussions on HardwareZone, r/askSingapore, and r/SingaporeR, players have shared different approaches to the same question:
Is GTA 6 worth buying a console for—or would you rather wait to play it on PC?
These posts are snapshots of individual opinions, rather than a survey of Singapore’s gaming population. But together, they offer a more personal look at the anticipation surrounding Rockstar’s next game.
The conversation goes beyond the game’s price.
It is about how people actually plan to play it.
“Anyone Shopping for a PS5 Just for GTA 6?”
One HardwareZone thread puts the question directly in its title:
“Anyone shopping for used/new PS5 lately just for GTA6?”
Started on August 31, 2026, the discussion opens with a user browsing Carousell and Lazada for a deal.
That is a concrete expression of interest.
The question is no longer whether the next trailer looks impressive. It is whether to buy hardware, where to find it, and how much preparation makes sense for a single release.
The replies do not all point in the same direction.
One commenter suggests buying before launch, anticipating higher prices later. That is a personal prediction, not evidence of an upcoming increase.
Another takes the opposite approach: wait for PC, just as they did with GTA V.
Same game. Different plans for getting there.
For One PC Gamer, the Shopping List Includes a Monitor
A separate r/askSingapore discussion makes the preparation even more specific.
The poster describes themselves as a PC gamer and asks for a budget monitor for a base PS5, initially targeting S$100–150.
The intended game?
GTA 6.
They also want to use the monitor with a future PC, making the purchase part of a longer-term setup rather than a screen for one console alone.
The discussion quickly becomes practical.
Some commenters suggest increasing the budget. Others recommend looking for second-hand options. Another asks whether an existing television could do the job.
There is also a familiar question:
Does buying another screen make sense if you are mainly doing it for one game?
For this player, waiting for a potential PC release is not the preferred option. Their replies make clear that they would rather prepare a console setup.
It is only one person’s decision. But it illustrates how anticipation can turn into a shopping list well before launch.
The Other Answer: Keep the PC and Keep Waiting
Not everyone wants to make that switch.
In the HardwareZone PS5-shopping thread, one respondent says they are determined to wait for a PC version, noting that they made the same choice with GTA V.
The r/SingaporeR discussion about GTA 6 also includes users who would rather wait for PC.
For these commenters, playing as soon as possible is not the only consideration.
Buying additional hardware means another purchase to justify. Waiting means keeping the setup they already use.
There is an important distinction here: a player’s intention to wait for PC is not confirmation of a PC release date.
Rockstar’s official platform information lists PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The community posts do not establish when a PC version might arrive.
That uncertainty is part of the choice.
How long would you be willing to wait to play on your preferred platform?
Why Xbox Enters the Conversation
The discussion is not limited to buying a PS5 or holding out for PC.
In another r/askSingapore thread about finding a reasonably priced PS5, a commenter suggests considering Xbox Series X or Series S if GTA 6 is the main reason for the purchase.
The same commenter says they mostly play on PC but intend to use an Xbox Series S for the game.
That introduces a third approach:
Keep PC as your main platform, and use a console for this particular release.
It does not make Xbox the right answer for everyone. Existing game libraries, friends, controller preferences, and other games can all influence the decision.
But it broadens the conversation.
Before deciding which PS5 to buy, a player purchasing primarily for GTA 6 may first ask which supported console best fits their needs.
The comments also include performance claims and predictions. Those should be treated separately from the useful personal experience: one PC-focused player has chosen a console route that suits them.
Singapore’s Community Advice Gets Practical Quickly
What makes these discussions useful is how quickly they move from excitement to everyday decisions.
The examples include:
Browsing Carousell and Lazada for console deals.
Considering a second-hand monitor.
Asking whether an existing TV or screen is sufficient.
Comparing PS5 and Xbox as ways to play.
Deciding whether to buy anything at all.
These are not abstract arguments about which platform is best.
They are people working out what fits their budget, their homes, and the equipment they already own.
One person needs a console and a screen.
Another already has an alternative console available.
Someone else is happy to wait.
For readers making similar decisions, that range of experiences may be more useful than a single recommendation to upgrade.
After All This Waiting, Is There Still Time to Play?
The HardwareZone discussion also takes a more personal turn.
Among the hardware replies is a question about getting older and still having time for games.
It is a small comment, but a revealing one.
A long-awaited sequel can arrive at a very different stage of someone’s life from its predecessor. The enthusiasm may still be there, while the time available to enjoy it has changed.
Elsewhere, the r/SingaporeR discussion includes a fan talking about finally being able to buy the game with money earned as an adult.
Put those reactions together, and a different kind of anticipation emerges.
Some players can now afford the purchase more easily.
Some are wondering when they would actually use it.
Being ready to buy a game and being ready to spend hours playing it are two different things.
What These Discussions Actually Tell Us
These threads do not prove that GTA 6 is driving a nationwide console-buying surge.
They do show individual users considering purchases specifically because of the game—and others explicitly choosing to wait.
That is the interesting contrast.
Approach | What Appears in the Discussions |
|---|---|
Prepare a PS5 setup | Browse console deals and look for a suitable monitor |
Use another supported console | Consider Xbox, including hardware already owned |
Wait for PC | Avoid buying a console solely for GTA 6 |
Make existing equipment work | Consider using a current TV or buying second-hand |
Think about available time | Ask whether a new setup fits current gaming habits |
There is no single community verdict.
Instead, there are several ways of approaching a release that different players clearly care about.
The Bigger Decision Comes Before Choosing an Edition
For someone who already owns a supported console, the next decision may be straightforward: which edition to buy, and when.
For someone who does not, the question comes earlier.
What are you willing to change to play GTA 6?
Your hardware?
Your budget?
Or simply your willingness to wait?
The Singapore community discussions offer examples of all three.
Some fans are browsing listings. Some are comparing screens. Others are staying with PC.
The anticipation is shared.
The route to Vice City is not.
What is your plan: buy a console, use the one you own, or wait for PC?