GTA 6 is making gamers rethink their console priorities in 2025

Let’s be honest. We all love a good Nintendo release, and the Switch 2 is shaping up to be a solid upgrade. But the year is 2025, and there’s only one thing that matters: Grand Theft Auto 6. It’s the kind of once-in-a-decade launch that makes people pause, re-budget their entire gaming lives, and—yes—put off buying another shiny handheld console.One writer, a die-hard PC gamer, summed up what a lot of people are feeling. They’ve never needed a console, never even bothered with exclusives because most games hit PC eventually. But with GTA 6? Things are different. Rockstar’s masterpiece won’t hit PC on day one, and that's enough reason to finally buy a PS5.They’ve skipped every GTA launch day before. Not this time.And they’re not alone—many gamers are dusting off old consoles or budgeting for new ones just to make sure they don’t miss that iconic moment when GTA 6 drops. Some are even ready to drop hundreds on a PS5 just to get early access, even if that means giving up on another major release.The Nintendo Switch 2 is actually looking pretty sweet: potential FromSoftware exclusives, open-world Mario Kart, GameCube classics—this isn’t your typical Nintendo launch. Plus, it’s still more affordable than other consoles and offers solid value. So what gives?It’s simple. GTA 6 is bigger. It’s not just a game—it’s a cultural moment. For a lot of players, 2025 is the GTA year, and that means the budget only has room for one new console. And let’s face it, no one's missing out on Vice City’s comeback for the sake of a handheld with 4K docking.Also read: GTA 6 might cost over $100 and Donald Trump’s tariffs could be the reason fans are freaking outCould Rockstar eventually bring GTA 6 to the Switch 2? Maybe. But no one’s holding their breath. The idea of GTA 6 on a handheld sounds dreamy until you imagine the battery lasting an hour trying to render all that chaos.So even the most loyal handheld gamers are making a tough call. For many, it’s goodbye Kirby, hello chaos and crime in neon-lit Florida.