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Revision as of 18:26, 9 October 2014
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Rockstar North | |
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Capcom | |
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Windows | June 1, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- The Steam version has no third-party DRM and supports both Windows and OS X.
- Exceeding 30FPS introduces gameplay and physical issues
- Downgrading is practically mandatory due to almost every user fix incompatible with newer versions
General information
- Official game site
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Discussion
- Grand Theft Auto Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- GTA Garage Mod Database
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam | Windows and OS X, no third-party DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | Retail DVD also available. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Retail | DRM: SecuROM 7 disc check. |
- Only the Steam version has OS X support.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Downgrading
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SilentPatch
- Fixes many of the bugs introduced in the PC version like bugged coronas headlights and road reflections.[1]
- Adds new features to the game like FLAC codec support [2]
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Game data
- 2.0 executable and newer will refuse to load savegames created with previous .exe. Use GTA Save N Play service to convert them
- Saves made with original 1.0 scripts will fail to load when used with Hot Coffee patched ones, and vice versa. This can be fixed by converting them
- Default configuration/saves folder path can be customized
Configuration file(s) location
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Game normally renders stretched anamorphic images. In-game widescreen option uses proper Aspect Ratio but cuts image (Vert-)
- In 1.01 and 2.0 versions resolutions higher than 1680x1080 will be available[3], albeit far from perfection
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Input settings
Y-axis sensitivity fix
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Arabic | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. | |||
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Italian | ||||
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Network
- Arguably, Multi Theft Auto is more advanced, however San Andreas Multiplayer currently has a larger community. Both mods require a version 1.0 executable.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Use the 2 Player Missions mod. Controllers only. | ||
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Online play | Use Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas or San Andreas Multiplayer. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | Use Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas or San Andreas Multiplayer. | |
Self-hosting | Use Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas or San Andreas Multiplayer. | |
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Issues unresolved
- Even though practically every major bug has been addressed by mods such as SilentPatch and TTDISA, there's no guarantee you won't encounter some of the rarest ones.
- Some save corrupting glitches can be fixed trough an online repair tool
Issues fixed
Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.
If you have
- Game-breaking bugs and glitches
- Some missions such as Amphibious Assault or Driving School missions[4] are impassable or incredibly difficult
- Physical weirdness
- Cars handles like the handbrake is always on, decelerate almost immediately and seem feathered whenever in-air
- Gameplay absurdities
- Cars and/or pedestrians move extremely fast (sometimes almost comically)
- Inability to dive underwater
- Crashes when listening to User Radio (these were fixed in patch 1.01[5])
THEN
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Game doesn't start after downgrading
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Game crashes during or after loading screens
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Intro movies not showing and/or broken alt-tab
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Mouse fails to work
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Game crashes when cars explode
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Sound issues
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Stuck into a gym
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Error on start due to a DirectX 9.0 prompt (Windows 8)
- This fix is not required for the Steam version.
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Other information
Enhancement pack
- Contains much of the most used fixes
Improved shadows
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Modding
Frequently used plugins
- Silent's ASI Loader - Basic ASI loader. A must for everybody thinks to seriously mod the game
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods(already include Silent's ASI loader)
- San Andreas Mod Loader - Outperform every previous cfg/dat/img manager
Featured Mods
- Various smaller fixes and improvements are listed here
- Things to do in San Andreas - Fixes nearly all the gameplay bugs left in the game and add lots of cut or removed stuff [Download/Instructions]
- ViceCityStories PC Edition
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 or XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 1 GHz Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP 2000+ Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | NVIDIA GeForce 6200 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 NVIDIA 7300GT Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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