GTA 6 Is Coming This November — Time to Sort Out Your Gaming Setup

The countdown is on. After years of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a locked-in release date: 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-orders went live in June, the physical copies sold out on Amazon within about an hour, and PS5 pre-orders are reportedly outselling Xbox by around six to one. It's shaping up to be one of the biggest game launches of the decade.

So here's the thing. Everyone is talking about the game. Everyone is upgrading their consoles. But hardly anyone is talking about the one part of the setup that actually makes or breaks the experience — where your telly sits and how it's all wired up.

If you're planning to sink hours into Vice City this summer, now is the perfect time to fix the setup around your screen. Let's talk about why.

The Problem With the Old TV-on-a-Unit Setup

You know the setup we mean. The TV sits on a low TV unit. The console sits on the shelf underneath. There's a soundbar squeezed in somewhere. And behind it all — a big tangled mess of power cords, HDMI cables and charging cables running everywhere.

It works, sure. But there are three real problems with it.

It looks messy. All those cables hanging down and bunched up behind the unit make the whole room feel cluttered. No matter how nice your gear is, a nest of wires drags the look down.

It's a pain to change anything. Want to swap an HDMI cable or plug in a new controller? You're on your knees, reaching behind the unit, pulling the TV forward and untangling cords just to reach one plug. It's a hassle every single time.

It hurts your neck. This is the big one, and most people don't realise it. When your TV sits low on a unit, or too high above a fireplace, your head is tilted the wrong way for hours. Sitting with your neck bent — up or down — during long gaming sessions leads to real neck strain and sore shoulders over time.

The fix for all three problems is the same: get your TV, soundbar and cables off the furniture and onto the wall, set up properly.

The Setup That Actually Works for Gaming

Here's how to build a clean, comfortable gaming space that's ready for launch night.

1. Mount Your TV on a Full-Motion Bracket

A full-motion bracket is the best choice for gamers. It lets you pull the TV out, swing it side to side, and tilt it up or down so the screen sits right at your eye level while you're on the couch.

Why does eye level matter so much? Experts recommend keeping the centre of the screen close to your seated eye line — roughly 100 to 122 cm off the floor for most living rooms — so your neck stays in a relaxed, neutral position. Mount it too high and you spend the whole session craning your head back. During a marathon GTA 6 session, that's the difference between finishing the night comfortable or finishing it with a stiff neck.

A full-motion bracket also makes cable changes easy. Just pull the TV away from the wall, plug in your cable, and push it back. No more crawling behind a unit.

2. Wall-Mount Your Soundbar Under the TV

GTA games are famous for their sound — the radio stations, the city noise, the whole atmosphere of the world. You want to hear all of it properly.

Mounting your soundbar neatly on the wall directly beneath your TV lines the audio up with the picture and gives you the best sound. It also looks tidy and keeps the soundbar off the unit, where it usually sits crooked and collects cables.

3. Hide Your Cables With D-Line Conduit

This is the finishing touch that pulls the whole look together. Instead of leaving cords dangling down the wall, they get tucked away inside neat D-Line cable conduit that runs flush against the wall. Clean lines, no clutter, no eyesore.

The result is a setup that looks like a proper home theatre — not a tangle of wires around a TV unit.

Free Up Your Space, Too

While you're at it, you can skip the floor-standing TV unit altogether. Wall-mounting your TV and media console frees up floor space, gets rid of the clutter, and gives your gaming room clean, modern lines. Perfect if you're short on space or just want the setup to look sharp.

Get It Done Right — The Hangmaster, Perth's TV Mounting Specialists

If you're in Perth and you want your gaming setup ready before 19 November, The Hangmaster is your local team.

They're a Perth-based installation crew who mount over 40,000 items a year for around 3,500 clients — so they know exactly what they're doing. Here's what they bring to the job:

• All TV sizes and brands, mounted securely on any wall type — gyprock, brick or concrete.
• Soundbar wall-mounting and setup, aligned neatly beneath your TV for the best sound and a clean finish.
• Tidy cable concealment using D-Line conduit, so there's no mess left behind.
• Console setup included — their installers connect up to three of your existing devices, like your PS5, Xbox, sound system or set-top box, and walk you through how it all works.
• Police-cleared, fully insured technicians, backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
• Same-day and flexible bookings, morning or evening, to fit around your schedule.

Haven't picked your bracket yet? No worries. The Hangmaster supplies all types of TV brackets — solid mount, tilt and full-motion — to suit your wall and your setup. If you're not sure which one is right for your gaming room, they're happy to advise before your appointment.

Get Ready for Launch Night

GTA 6 lands on 19 November 2026. That gives you plenty of time to sort your setup out properly — no rushing, no last-minute mess.

Upgrade the screen. Mount the soundbar. Hide the cables. Then all that's left to do is grab a controller, load up Vice City, and enjoy it the way it's meant to be played.

Ready to get set up? Get a free, no-obligation quote from The Hangmaster today — Perth's trusted TV and soundbar installation team. They typically reply within two hours.

📞 Call 0401 507 075 or book online for your free quote.