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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Europe}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Europe}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|BMG Interactive|United Kingdom}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|BMG Interactive|United Kingdom}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack | ref= }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack | ref= }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|winehq = 385 | |winehq = 385 | ||
|license = Former commercial | |license = Former commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 12170 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12170 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| London 1969 | | DOS, Windows}} | {{DLC/row| London 1969 | | DOS, Windows}} | ||
{{DLC/row| London 1961 | Free. Requires London 1969 | DOS, Windows }} | {{DLC/row| London 1961 | Free. Requires London 1969 | DOS, Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://gtaforums.com/topic/986492-grand-theft-auto-ready2play-full-game-windows-version/ Grand Theft Auto: Ready2Play]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fan-made package (GTA + London 1969 + London 1961) with improved compatibility and without installation on modern Windows (7-11) systems. | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes custom launcher for easy configuration. | ||
+ | {{++}} Supports Steam version. | ||
+ | {{++}} Working radio stations without any configuration and all of the official translations. | ||
+ | {{++}} Support for multiplayer component, OpenGL (with filters), Direct3D9 and Direct3D12 (9on12) renderers, and includes custom widescreen patch with better interface scaling than ThirteenAG's one. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2951176482/ Fan translation by Ural Ishmukhametov (VicemanUral)]. | + | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2951176482/ Fan translation for GTA 1 by Ural Ishmukhametov (VicemanUral)], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3009795295/ Fan translation for GTA London 1969 & 1961 by Mysterion]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Low FPS on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Low FPS on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If using ThirteenAG's WS fix, first rename the {{file|ddraw.dll}} from ThirteenAG's WS fix to <code>dinput.dll</code> and remove {{file|wndmode.ini}} to make them work together<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/743|title=GTA 1 A way to use ThirteenAG fix and dgVoodoo wrapper simultaneously?|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download newest [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | + | # Download the newest [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} alongside {{file|MS\x86\D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|MS\x86\DDraw.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\WINO|folder}}. | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} alongside {{file|MS\x86\D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|MS\x86\DDraw.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\WINO|folder}}. | ||
# Start {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and configure it. | # Start {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and configure it. | ||
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===MGL Fatal Error on startup=== | ===MGL Fatal Error on startup=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Error message: | + | {{ii}} Error message: {{code|Error 296.473: Cannot find the default display mode}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Set the game to run in Windows XP SP3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Set the game to run in Windows XP SP3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
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ThirteenAG's widescreen fix will default to using desktop resolution, but higher resolutions will crash the game. | ThirteenAG's widescreen fix will default to using desktop resolution, but higher resolutions will crash the game. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set a lower resolution|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set a lower resolution|fix= | ||
− | # Edit {{file|{{P|game}}\WINO\scripts\GTA1.WidescreenFix.ini}} and set ResX and ResY to | + | # Edit {{file|{{P|game}}\WINO\scripts\GTA1.WidescreenFix.ini}} and set ResX and ResY to the desired resolution. Resolutions up to 2880x1620 work, but UI doesn't scale so going lower is recommended. |
}} | }} | ||
===Crash with multiple monitors=== | ===Crash with multiple monitors=== | ||
Two error messages appear if you have more than one active monitor: | Two error messages appear if you have more than one active monitor: | ||
− | * CreateSurface failed (DDERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY)! | + | * {{code|CreateSurface failed (DDERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY)!}} |
− | * Error 303.502 Display Error: Selected Video mode not supported | + | * {{code|Error 303.502 Display Error: Selected Video mode not supported}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable secondary monitors|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619180921/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1244839 GTA 1 exits when I want to play - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable secondary monitors|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619180921/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1244839 GTA 1 exits when I want to play - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Grand Theft Auto I Launcher|ref=<ref>[http://gzwn.net/gta1launcher/ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Grand Theft Auto I Launcher|ref=<ref>[http://gzwn.net/gta1launcher/ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1122-grand-theft-auto-i-launcher/ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1122-grand-theft-auto-i-launcher/ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher]. | ||
− | # Extract {{file|GTA I Launcher.exe}} from {{file|GTA I Launcher.zip}} and copy it to {{ | + | # Extract {{file|GTA I Launcher.exe}} from {{file|GTA I Launcher.zip}} and copy it to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
# Run {{file|GTA I Launcher.exe}} to start the game. | # Run {{file|GTA I Launcher.exe}} to start the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use GTAFixer|ref=<ref>[http://gtamp.com/gta1/ GTAFixer] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use GTAFixer|ref=<ref>[http://gtamp.com/gta1/ GTAFixer] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://gtamp.com/GTA1/GTAFixer.rar GTAFixer]. | # Download [https://gtamp.com/GTA1/GTAFixer.rar GTAFixer]. | ||
− | # Extract {{file|GTAFixer.rar}} | + | # Extract {{file|GTAFixer.rar}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
# Run {{file|GTAFixer.exe}}. | # Run {{file|GTAFixer.exe}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternate method, renaming the files yourself|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12170/discussions/0/666828126748246912/#c3823048293512852543 GTA 1 Music missing - GTA 1 Steam discussions] </ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you don't wanna run GTAFixer, you can also rename the files yourself. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Music}} | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|track8.wav}} to {{file|track10.wav}}, {{file|track10.wav}} to {{file|track9.wav}}, and {{file|track9.wav}} to {{file|track8.wav}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use updated mss32.dll<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/873594-is-there-any-way-to-fix-the-radiomusic-bug-in-gta-1/?tab=comments#comment-1069541939/|title=Is there any way to fix the radio/music bug in GTA 1? - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use updated mss32.dll<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/873594-is-there-any-way-to-fix-the-radiomusic-bug-in-gta-1/?tab=comments#comment-1069541939/|title=Is there any way to fix the radio/music bug in GTA 1? - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to [https://gtaforums.com/topic/873594-is-there-any-way-to-fix-the-radiomusic-bug-in-gta-1/?tab=comments#comment-1069541939/ this post] on GTAForums and download the updated {{file|mss32.dll}} provided by user Alienx999. | # Go to [https://gtaforums.com/topic/873594-is-there-any-way-to-fix-the-radiomusic-bug-in-gta-1/?tab=comments#comment-1069541939/ this post] on GTAForums and download the updated {{file|mss32.dll}} provided by user Alienx999. | ||
− | # Paste it to {{ | + | # Paste it to {{folder|{{P|game}}\WINO}} and overwrite the existing file. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Crashes on ingame resolution change=== | ===Crashes on ingame resolution change=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|PLAYER_A/E.DAT}} files from folders {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|PLAYER_A/E.DAT}} files from folders {{folder|GTADATA}} and {{folder|\GTADATA\UK}}. It can also be done from the Options panel in the launcher.| |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:34, 11 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
DMA Design | |
London 1969/1961 | Rockstar Canada[1] |
Publishers | |
North America | ASC Games |
Europe | Take-Two Interactive |
United Kingdom | BMG Interactive |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Rockstar Games | |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 21, 1997 |
Windows | October 21, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Themes | North America, Europe |
Series | Grand Theft Auto |
Grand Theft Auto is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view action and shooter game in the Grand Theft Auto series.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto Discussion
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | 1997 and 2004 releases. No DRM in GTA trilogy from Cenega sold in Poland, as it includes "Rockstar Classics" version. | |||
Official website (unavailable) | Was available for free via Rockstars' "Rockstar Classics" series to mailing-list subscribers.[2] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
London 1969 | ||
London 1961 | Free. Requires London 1969 |
Essential improvements
Grand Theft Auto: Ready2Play
- Fan-made package (GTA + London 1969 + London 1961) with improved compatibility and without installation on modern Windows (7-11) systems.
- Includes custom launcher for easy configuration.
- Supports Steam version.
- Working radio stations without any configuration and all of the official translations.
- Support for multiplayer component, OpenGL (with filters), Direct3D9 and Direct3D12 (9on12) renderers, and includes custom widescreen patch with better interface scaling than ThirteenAG's one.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\DMA Design\Grand Theft Auto\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\GTADATA\PLAYER_A.DAT |
Windows | <path-to-game>\GTADATA\PLAYER_A.DAT[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped to 24fps |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Change via external options screen (located in the installation folder). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | SideWinder Game Pad |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | CD Music, SFX | |
Surround sound | Stereo output only.[3] | |
Subtitles | Most speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Fan translation here, 1961. | |||
Russian | Fan translation for GTA 1 by Ural Ishmukhametov (VicemanUral), Fan translation for GTA London 1969 & 1961 by Mysterion. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Low FPS on Windows 8 and later
- If using ThirteenAG's WS fix, first rename the
ddraw.dll
from ThirteenAG's WS fix todinput.dll
and removewndmode.ini
to make them work together[4]
Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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(Software mode) Change color depth |
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|
Settings.exe configuration will not save
Set Settings.exe to run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode[citation needed]
|
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MGL Fatal Error on startup
- Error message:
Error 296.473: Cannot find the default display mode
Set the game to run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Crash when using ThirteenAG's WS fix on high resolution monitors
ThirteenAG's widescreen fix will default to using desktop resolution, but higher resolutions will crash the game.
Set a lower resolution |
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|
Crash with multiple monitors
Two error messages appear if you have more than one active monitor:
CreateSurface failed (DDERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY)!
Error 303.502 Display Error: Selected Video mode not supported
Disable secondary monitors[5] |
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Crash after playing once
Use Grand Theft Auto I Launcher[6] |
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|
Audio tracks in wrong order
- The audio tracks of the Steam version are named wrong which leads to hearing police radio chatter when not in a car.
Use GTAFixer[7] |
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Alternate method, renaming the files yourself[8] |
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Radio goes silent after a while (Steam/Rockstar Classics version)
Use updated mss32.dll[9] |
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London 69 cutscenes are corrupt
- For some reason, the cutscenes don't play properly within London '69 in normal mode.
Try to bypass them or use either the Glide mode or 8bit mode (from the setup) to play them correctly. |
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Crashes on ingame resolution change
Delete PLAYER_A/E.DAT files from folders GTADATA and \GTADATA\UK . It can also be done from the Options panel in the launcher.
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | ||
Glide | 2.42 | |
DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 6.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | NT |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 380 MB |
Video card (GPU) | VESA-compatible SVGA 1 MB of VRAM | VESA-compatible SVGA 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (12170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Careers at Rockstar Toronto | Rockstar Games (retrieved)
- ↑ Rockstar Classics - Free Downloads - last accessed on 2022-09-22
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GTA 1 A way to use ThirteenAG fix and dgVoodoo wrapper simultaneously? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GTA 1 exits when I want to play - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher (retrieved)
- ↑ GTAFixer (retrieved)
- ↑ GTA 1 Music missing - GTA 1 Steam discussions
- ↑ Is there any way to fix the radio/music bug in GTA 1? - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023