Console prices have been climbing all year, GTA 6 comes in at $80 for the standard edition, and now you're looking at a serious chunk of change just to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on day one. Best Buy has a deal that takes at least a little of that sting away.
My Best Buy members who purchase an eligible console and a GTA 6 preorder in the same order will receive a $50 Best Buy gift card, automatically credited to their account by November 25. That's six days after GTA 6 launches on November 19, so the timing works out well for anyone who wants to spend it on accessories or another game.
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI are now open, you can pre-order here.
The sticker shock is real, and this helps
Here's the thing: this deal lands at a moment when buying into current-gen hardware has never been more expensive. The PS5 Pro sits at $900, the PS5 Slim with a disc drive runs $650, and even the Xbox Series S, once the budget-friendly entry point, has climbed to $400 for the 512GB model. Layer a $80 game on top of any of those and you're spending serious money before you've even touched a controller.
The $50 gift card won't cover all of that, but it's a meaningful offset, especially if you plan to buy accessories or pick up a second game around launch.
Which consoles are included
The deal covers a solid range of both new and refurbished models across PlayStation and Xbox. Here's the full breakdown of eligible consoles and their current prices:
The refurbished options are worth a close look. The Geek Squad certified refurbished PS5 launch model at $500 saves $150 compared to buying a new PS5 Slim, and the refurbished Xbox Series S at $300 is $100 cheaper than the new 512GB model. Both come with Best Buy's certification backing, which matters if you're hesitant about buying refurbished hardware.
What most players miss about the GTA 6 side of this deal
Physical copies of GTA 6 are available, but no version of the game ships with a disc. Every boxed copy, PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, contains a download code only. That's worth knowing before you factor a disc-based console into your decision. The PS5 Slim Digital Edition at $600 plays GTA 6 exactly the same as the disc model.
GTA 6 is priced at $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the Ultimate Edition. If you're weighing which version to buy, check out the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition breakdown to see whether the extra content justifies the $20 premium before you lock in your order.
How to actually get the $50 credit
The process is straightforward. Add an eligible console and a GTA 6 preorder to your cart at the same time and complete the purchase as a single order. The $50 gift card credit posts to your My Best Buy account automatically by November 25. No rebate forms, no waiting on mail.
The catch is stock. Refurbished models in particular are moving fast, and some configurations have already sold out. If a specific console is on your list, waiting isn't a great strategy here.
For a full look at all GTA 6 preorder options across retailers, editions, and bonuses, the GTA 6 pre-order guide has everything you need to make the call before November 19.
