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Grand Theft Auto VI vs Midnight Club II

These are not rivals in any practical sense. GTA VI is a new open-world crime game for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, due Nov. 19, 2026, with a map about twice GTA 5's and hundreds of hand-built interiors. Midnight Club II is a 2003 PS2 street racer that only runs on PlayStation 2 hardware. Buy GTA VI if you want a modern, huge single-player and online crime game on a current console. Buy Midnight Club II only if you still play PS2 discs and want arcade street racing.

  • Choose the GTA VI if you own a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S and want a large modern open-world crime game with a story and online play.
  • Choose the Midnight Club II if you still have a working PS2 and want fast arcade street racing across Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo.

Prices

  • Grand Theft Auto VI: $79.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Midnight Club II: $9.99 at GameStop (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Midnight Club II is $70.00 cheaper than the Grand Theft Auto VI at the latest prices (Nov 10)
Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto VI PlayStation 5 Game

Grand Theft Auto VI

Grand Theft Auto VI PlayStation 5 Game

3.5(54 ratings)
$79.99at WalmartChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Very large map with hundreds of detailed interiors
  • Dual protagonists Jason and Lucia drive a full story
  • Runs on current consoles with modern visuals
  • Preload starts Nov. 12 ahead of release
Cons
  • Not out yet; no verified reviews
  • 210 GB install is heavy on PS5 storage
  • Rumored 201 main missions are unconfirmed
  • Early ratings are middling at 3.5 of 5
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games Midnight Club II (PlayStation 2)

Midnight Club II

Rockstar Games Midnight Club II (PlayStation 2)

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Pros
  • Fast arcade racing across three real cities
  • Online play for 2-8 players plus split-screen
  • Runs on any working PS2
  • Racing wheel and vibration support
Cons
  • Only plays on PlayStation 2 hardware
  • 2003 visuals and handling feel dated
  • No story depth beyond racing progression
  • Online needs original PS2 network setup

What separates them

Grand Theft Auto VIMidnight Club II
PlatformPlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 2 only
ReleaseNew release dated Nov. 19, 2026Released April 8, 2003
GenreOpen-world crime action with a storyArcade street racing
Map scaleAbout twice GTA 5 and three times RDR2Three city tracks, no open world
Install size210 GB on PS5Fits on a single PS2 disc
MultiplayerOnline modes expected, details unconfirmed2-8 players online and 1-2 split-screen
InteriorsHundreds of hand-crafted roomsNone; race routes only
Track recordUnreleased; 3.5 of 5 from 54 ratings so farLong-standing cult favorite racing series

Price history

$25.17$9.99
Nov 1Nov 11
  • Midnight Club II: lowest $9.99 on Nov 3 at GameStop; $9.99 on Nov 11.

Prices at every store

Grand Theft Auto VI

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    $79.99Checked Nov 10
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Midnight Club II

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    $9.99Checked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecGrand Theft Auto VIMidnight Club II
Release dateNov. 19, 20262003-04-08
PlatformsPlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S—
Map size vs GTA 5Roughly twice the size—
Map size vs RDR2About three times the size—
InteriorsHundreds, every room hand-crafted—
Main story missions201, rumored—
PS5 install size210 GB—
PS5 download size210GB—
Preload startNovember 12—
System—PlayStation 2
Online Play—Yes
Form Factor—Disc
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SpecGrand Theft Auto VIMidnight Club II
Edition—Standard Edition
Platform—PlayStation 2
Genres—Action, Racing / Driving, Automobile, Street ra…
Developer—Rockstar San Diego, Inc.
Publisher—Rockstar Games, Inc.
Region—North America
Original player support—Same/Split-Screen, Free-for-all / One-on-one (V…
Game Data Source—Data by MobyGames.com

What reviewers say

Grand Theft Auto VI

  • 3.5 / 554 ratings

Ratings are middling and split, which is unusual for a Rockstar title. Most of the doubt centers on the game not being out yet rather than on anything players have tried.

What people mention
  • Release dateMixedShoppers are wary of the date after past Rockstar delays.
  • Map sizePraisedThe scale, twice GTA 5 and about three times RDR2, draws the most interest.
  • StorageCriticisedA 210 GB install is a large chunk of the PS5 drive.
  • Pre-release ratingsCriticisedLow marks come from shoppers rating a game nobody has played.

Midnight Club II

Owners remember Midnight Club II as one of the better arcade racers on PS2, praised for its speed, city layouts and rival characters. Complaints center on dated visuals and the dead online mode.

What people mention
  • HandlingPraisedPlayers like the quick, forgiving arcade driving that rewards shortcuts and traffic weaving.
  • CitiesPraisedThe three city maps are remembered as varied and full of alternate routes.
  • GraphicsCriticisedOwners say the visuals look rough compared with later PS2 racers.
  • Online playCriticisedThe 2-8 player online mode depended on servers that are no longer running.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a modern single-player story?
GTA VI. It is a new open-world crime game with a full story around Jason and Lucia. Midnight Club II is a racing game with no real narrative.
Can I play Midnight Club II on a PS5?
No. It is a PlayStation 2 disc and needs PS2 hardware. GTA VI is built for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Which has more multiplayer?
Midnight Club II has confirmed 2-8 player online and 1-2 player split-screen. GTA VI online details are not confirmed yet.
Is GTA VI worth stepping up to from an old racer?
If you own a current console, yes. It offers a far larger world and modern production. Midnight Club II only makes sense if you still play PS2 discs.
Which lasts longer?
GTA VI, by scale. Its map is about twice GTA 5's with hundreds of interiors. Midnight Club II is a shorter arcade racer you replay for times and multiplayer.
Do I need free storage for GTA VI?
Yes. The PS5 install is listed at 210 GB, so clear space before the Nov. 12 preload.

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