GTA: San Andreas is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is based on California in the early 1990s. The game follows the story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, who returns to his hometown of Los Santos after a five-year absence. Upon his return, CJ finds that his old neighborhood has fallen into disarray and his family is in disarray. The game's narrative is a blend of revenge, redemption, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
| Version | Best For | Graphics | Performance | Cheats | Mods | |---------|----------|----------|-------------|--------|------| | | Backward compatibility on modern Xbox | Good (mobile port) | 30 FPS, occasional drops | Limited | No | | PS2 Original | Nostalgia / original glitches | Low | 25-30 FPS | Full | No | | PC Original (v1.0) | Modding | Up to 4K | 60+ FPS | Full | Yes (massive) | | Definitive Edition (2021) | Modern consoles/PC | Remastered (Unreal Engine) | 30-60 FPS | Full | Limited |
The classic 2005 release originally for the first Xbox. It can be played on an Xbox 360 using the physical disc if you have an official Microsoft hard drive.
GTA: San Andreas is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is based on California in the early 1990s. The game follows the story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, who returns to his hometown of Los Santos after a five-year absence. Upon his return, CJ finds that his old neighborhood has fallen into disarray and his family is in disarray. The game's narrative is a blend of revenge, redemption, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
| Version | Best For | Graphics | Performance | Cheats | Mods | |---------|----------|----------|-------------|--------|------| | | Backward compatibility on modern Xbox | Good (mobile port) | 30 FPS, occasional drops | Limited | No | | PS2 Original | Nostalgia / original glitches | Low | 25-30 FPS | Full | No | | PC Original (v1.0) | Modding | Up to 4K | 60+ FPS | Full | Yes (massive) | | Definitive Edition (2021) | Modern consoles/PC | Remastered (Unreal Engine) | 30-60 FPS | Full | Limited |
The classic 2005 release originally for the first Xbox. It can be played on an Xbox 360 using the physical disc if you have an official Microsoft hard drive.