Template:Infobox game/row/osxporterWarnings
- 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 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
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- Only the Steam version has OS X support.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Downgrading
Game data
- Pre 2.0 savegames aren't compatible with newer versions. Use converter
- Default configuration/saves folder path can be customized
Configuration file(s) location
- Configuration file is encrypted, although it could be possible to edit
Save game data location
Video settings
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- Game normally renders stretched anamorphic images. In-game widescreen option uses proper Aspect Ratio but cuts image (Vert-)
- By default resolutions higher than 1680x1080 will only be available in 1.01 and 2.0 versions[1]
Input settings
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Audio settings
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Localizations
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Notes |
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Arabic |
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French |
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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
Connection types
Issues unresolved
- Game has still tons of gameplay glitches and bugs. Some are addressed by TTDISA mod, others can be possibly fixed with an online repair tool, but they are yet to be all solved
Issues fixed
Timing-related issues
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[2] 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[3])
THEN
Intro movies not showing and/or broken alt-tab
Mouse fails to work
Game crashes when cars explode
Sound issues
Stuck into a gym
Error on start due to a DirectX 9.0 prompt (Windows 8)
- This fix is not required for the Steam version.
Other information
- Contains much of the most used fixes
Improved shadows
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
List of fixes & improvements
- Topic made for fixes and improvements from textures to other things.
[Link to topic]
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) |
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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 |
macOS (OS X) |
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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) |
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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:
References