5 incredible things to buy in GTA Online for beginners (August 2023)

GTA Online is not very beginner-friendly, as acknowledged by the community itself. Rockstar Games puts all players on an open map and bombards them with a stream of notifications, calls, and messages asking them to do and buy several things. As a result, it becomes difficult to identify items that will actually prove to be valuable.

Experienced players can pave their way out of these interruptions, but newbies often get trapped into buying unnecessary stuff. So, to enable easy decision-making, the Grand Theft Auto Online community has identified certain things that beginners should acquire as soon as possible.

This article lists five items that every new GTA Online player should own in August 2023.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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5 essential things every new GTA Online player must own in 2023

1) Armored Kuruma

The Armored Kuruma is undoubtedly one of the best cars to own in GTA Online in 2023. It is also very popular among experienced players due to its power and performance. As the name implies, it is an armored car that can protect players from most enemy bullets.

The enemy NPCs in the game are aimbots that can shoot you down from any distance. However, the Armored Kuruma’s metal-covered windows resist most of the bullets while also allowing players to fire from inside. However, one should not use the car against any explosive weapons. It can reach a top speed of 109.75 mph or 176.63 km/h when fully upgraded.

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2) Tactical SMG

The Tactical SMG is one of the best drive-by weapons in GTA Online. Rockstar Games limits many weapons' abilities when they are inside a vehicle, but the Tactical SMG is superior in this regard as it can be used to eliminate enemies quickly.

It is a submachine gun that can be purchased exclusively from the Gun Van in GTA Online. While the standard price of the weapon is $325,000, the Gun Van sells it at a discounted rate. However, it is subject to availability as the store changes its catalog every week.

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3) Nagasaki Buzzard Attack Chopper

The Nagasaki Buzzard Attack Chopper is a must-own aircraft in GTA Online as it has many utilities and is especially useful with CEO abilities. It is a four-seater helicopter equipped with two front-facing machine guns and two rocket launchers. The vehicle is very useful for traversing the map and fighting enemies.

Players can spawn the Buzzard Attack Chopper right next to them after registering as a CEO. Although it does not have any armor, its easy maneuverability makes the helicopter a great choice for dogfights in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Warstock Cache & Carry website sells it for a base price of $2,000,000 and a trade price of $1,750,000.

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4) Up-n-Atomizer

The Up-n-Atomizer is one of the most underrated weapons in GTA Online in 2023. Experienced players always carry it in their armory as it is a powerful handgun that can throw heavy objects into the air.

Although it is not very effective in killing enemies, the powerful shock wave of the Up-n-Atomizer can temporarily stun a person and send them flying from the spot. It can be used in minor combat situations or to get out of a tight spot. Following the latest GTA Online weekly update, players can buy it for $399,000.

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5) Bunker

The Bunker is one of the best businesses in GTA Online, and every new player must try to own it as soon as possible. It is a steady source of income that can make any player a millionaire. The Bunker also unlocks special upgrades for various things that come in handy later in the game.

It also unlocks the Ammu-Nation Contract, which is one of the best money-making methods in Grand Theft Auto Online. Players can choose any one of the 11 Bunker locations. Each location has a different price tag that ranges between $1,165,000 and $4,070,000.