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This page is for the original 2003 PC release. For the remaster, see Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition.


⤏ Go to series page
Grand Theft Auto	1997
Grand Theft Auto 2	1999
Grand Theft Auto III	2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City	2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas	2005
Grand Theft Auto IV	2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City	2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit	2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary	2014
Grand Theft Auto V	2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars	2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

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.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, open world, shooter and TPS game in the Grand Theft Auto series.

Key points

Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station^[1], as well as custom player skins.

General information

GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion

Grand Theft Wiki

GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series

GTA Garage Mod Database

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Custom DRM code may sabotage the game in several ways.
Retail		Polish Classics Collection release by Cenega.
Retail		Included in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy.^[2]
Publisher website		Included in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy. Playable without DRM by using VC RGSC Downgrader.
(unavailable)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)		^[3]
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Humble Store (unavailable)
Steam (unavailable)
Amazon.com (unavailable)

If the Steam version is detected, the Rockstar launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.^[4]

Was given for free to anyone who purchased The Definitive Edition on the Rockstar Store before June 30, 2022.

Version differences

The current Steam version as of December 2012 was rumored to have some radio songs removed similarly to the mobile version and rare 2013 retail PC re-release.^[5] However, these rumours were untrue as the most recent Steam version ("New Audio") still has the full soundtrack, like the earlier retail and "Old Audio" Steam versions.^[6]^[7]^[8]

The Rockstar Games Launcher version, however, does have the cut soundtrack from the mobile port and the 2013 retail re-release.^[9] To restore them for the Rockstar Games Launcher version, see Downgrading.

Essential improvements

Patches

Not recommended for modding as most mods require v1.0.

Patch v1.1 is the latest official patch available. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.

Skip intro videos

Although this mod was made for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it also works for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as well.

Installing No Intro mod^[10]
Download the mod here. Extract the `movie` folder from the archive, then copy this folder to `<path-to-game>`, replacing the video files. For the German version, duplicate `GTAtitles.mpg` within the mod's folder and rename the copied video as `GTAtitlesGER.mpg`. Now launch the game. The blank videos should skip the intro and launch straight into the game.

SilentPatch

This works with both v1.1 and v1.0 executables. No need to downgrade.

Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.

Installing SilentPatch and DDraw Component^[11]

Download SilentPatchVC and DDraw Component here.
Extract the contents of zip archives into <path-to-game>

If SilentPatch does not seem to be applied after this, look into INSTALLATION part of the ReadMe.txt in the zip archives. The fix's creator might have changed something.

ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix

A v1.0 executable is recommended.

Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation, misaligned aiming and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.

Adds MSAA support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper.

Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix^[12]

Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix here.
Extract the GTAVC.WidescreenFix folder from the zip archive, then copy the d3d8.dll file and scripts folder into <path-to-game>.
(Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into <path-to-game>, overwriting any files in the process.

Notes

The default settings alter the original game's UI and appearance (the vehicle light fix is not actually a fix as all versions have large light coronas). For a vanilla look, set the values of the following settings in GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini:

; The settings below are used to scale parts of the game UI differently.
; If set to "0.0", original values will be used.
HudWidthScale = 0.0     ; Original value is 1.0.
HudHeightScale = 0.0    ; Original value is 1.0714285.
RadarWidthScale = 0.0   ; Original value is 1.0.
SubtitlesScale = 0.0    ; Original value is 1.0.

; Fixes vehicle lights coronas size. (0|1).
SmallerVehicleCorona = 0

; Remove vehicle light square. (0|1).
NoLightSquare = 1

; Makes radar size the same as in GTA IV (0|1).
IVRadarScaling = 0

; Replaces text shadow with outline (0|1|2).
ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0

The default settings sets ASI plugins to load from scripts folder instead of game's directory, yet most mods require you to load them from the root directory of the game. To force mods to be loaded from the root directory of the game, open global.ini and set the LoadFromScriptsOnly value to 0 (default is 1).

Restore removed licensed music tracks

Downgrading the game to an earlier version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\gta_vc.set
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Configuration file is encrypted.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\GTAVCsf*.b
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be converted though.

If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in %PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files.

Save files are not cross-compatible between Windows and OS X.

Portable GTA

Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).

Also works with Grand Theft Auto III and San Andreas.

Moves the user files folder to <path-to-game>, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.

Using Portable GTA^[13]
Download the portable GTA mod file (`portablegta.dll`) Rename the file extension from `portablegta.dll` to `portablegta.asi`. Place the `portablegta.asi` file into `<path-to-game>\scripts`. Run the game, exit to desktop, and then delete the contents inside `<path-to-game>\userfiles`. Copy everything from `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files` into `<path-to-game>\userfiles`.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Incompatible save game

Convert saves
Go to the save game data location Upload and convert your save file to GTA Save 'n' Play. Expand the Modifications panel to fix what you need (e.g. Steam game requires "Release Version" - Steam (Windows).) Download fixed save back with the save slot name of choice

Video

In-game video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor		See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen		See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD		See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)	Can be adjust with ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. For driving FOV, use Car Speed Dependant FOV (requires CLEO).
Windowed	See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for MSAA.^[14] Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA can also be forced from GPU control panel (you have to set "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" in gta_vc.exe on Windows 8,8.1,10).
Vertical sync (Vsync)	Can be forced from GPU control panel.^[12] Enabling the Frame Limiter setting also caps the game to 30 FPS unless modded.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	Running the game above 30 FPS introduces physical and technical issues.

Widescreen resolution

Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image (Vert-), and misaligned mouse aiming. Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for proper widescreen support.

Windowed

Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, then create a `wndmode.ini` file in `<path-to-game>`^[12]

Input

The game features two control styles: Standard which accommodates keyboard and mouse controls, while Classic is based on the console versions.

In-game key map settings.

In-game mouse settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity		Only X-Axis by default. Use SilentPatch to tie both axes.
Mouse input in menus		See Mouse clicks do not register.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		DirectInput only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping		Only for DirectInput controllers. See Controller presets for Ginput.
Controller sensitivity		Use GInput and adjust options in `GInputVC.ini`.
Controller Y-axis inversion		Use GInput and adjust `InvertLook` in `GInputVC.ini`.

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers		See GInput.
Xbox button prompts		Can be enabled via GInput.
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		Requires DS4 Windows and GInput.^[15]
PlayStation button prompts		Set `PlayStationButtons` to `1` in `GInputVC.ini`.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) Connection mode must be configured in DS4 Windows.

Generic/other controllers
Button prompts		Game references buttons by number (e.g. `JOY1`) by default. Use GInput for Xbox and DualShock controller prompts; alternative text prompt add-on is also available.

Additional information
Controller hotplugging		Only for the same type of controller plugged in initially from launch.^[16]
Haptic feedback		See GInput.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

GInput

Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support with relevant controller prompts.

Supports pressure sensitive buttons and SIXAXIS accelerometers.

Restores haptic feedback from console versions.

Five controller presets, based on console versions and Grand Theft Auto IV.

Installing GInput^[12]

Works with DsHidMini driver, but requires drop DsHIdMini's xinput1_3.dll into the game directory.^[17]

Download GInputVC here.
Extract the contents of GInputVC_*.zip, and copy the models folder, GInputVC.asi, and GInputVC.ini files into <path-to-game>.
Open GInputVC.ini with a text editor and configure your desired settings.

Controller presets

Edit the ControlSet=* in section [Pad1] in GInputVC.ini.

Numbers of control presets edited:

1 - Classic preset
2 - Classic 2 preset
3 - Classic 3 preset
4 - Analog style preset
5 - GTA IV styled preset

Y-axis sensitivity modifier

Independently adjust Y-axis speed^{[citation needed]}

Download the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix.
Extract the contents of archive to a continent location.
Open vcsens.txtand follow the provided instructions.

Notes

This mod has not been updated in over 7 years and it is not compatible with the Steam release

Audio

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music and effects.
Surround sound		Up to 7.0 output^[18] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		EAX 1, EAX 3, A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0 (via manual config editing). In case of problems with EAX restoring in III/VC, see EAX Alchemy Fix.
Royalty free audio		The game uses licensed songs, with the radio station chosen at random when entering a car or motorcycle

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Simplified Chinese				Fan translation, The Project itself and download and GitHub.
Croatian				Fan translation, download.
Czech				Fan translation, download.
French
German
Hungarian				Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese				Retail only. Contains several differences from international versions.
Japanese				Most likely restores the Japanese PlayStation 2 version's text. Guide on how to do it.
Polish				Local retail only. Patch for digital release can be downloaded here or here.
Portuguese				Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation, download.
Russian				Retail only. Patch for digital release here. Unofficial audio translation is avaliable.
Serbian				Fan translation, download.
Slovak				Fan translation, download. Contains Slovak textures in the world.
Spanish				Official translation.
Spanish				Improved fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.
Turkish				Fan translation, download.
Ukrainian				Two different fan localizations, #1 and #2.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	2	Use the Vice City 2 Players Mod
LAN play	Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected.
Online play	Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Peer-to-peer		Use GTA Connected
Dedicated		Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected.
Self-hosting		Use Vice City Multiplayer or GTA Connected.
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
iZ3D

Issues fixed

Timing-related issues

An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap can result in timing issues.

Related issues

Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen^[19])
- It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
Random crash when changing resolution
Cars reverse extremely slowly and/or lose their momentum faster after releasing the accelerator
Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
- Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
Game that runs almost comically fast^[20]
- Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
Textures & models "pop in" too slowly^[20]
- Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
- In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the bridge.
Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town. It may breaks the entire game.
The in-game clock is broken, it would either take a while to change or would not change it ever.
The camera during stunt jumps can lock up at any moment and it would never go back to previous state.
Pedestrians in vehicles get stuck and unless you touch them, they would not move.
Turning sirens on or off is much harder due to shortened timing of pressing the assigned key to do so. Depends on the FPS.
The phone rings too quickly.
When prancing the motorbike, you could stay on your back much longer.
When crashing riding a motorbike upside down, the camera gets stuck and some times the player never gets up.
Helicopters' take-off is instantaneous.
Taking off in a Skimmer plane is impossible. It flies slowly.
Replays go faster.

Solutions

Turn on in-game frame limiter^[21]
No timing-related bugs. Frame limiter will limit game to 30 FPS.

Download Open Limit Adjuster^{[citation needed]}

Requires an ASI Loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).

Enables the game to run at 60 FPS while avoiding most game-breaking glitches.

Car handling is still slightly less responsive or stiffer, pedestrian conversations play too fast, cars are easy to push, cutscenes may end too quickly, sirens are hard to switch on/off, etc.

Place III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.asi and III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini into <path-to-game>\scripts.
Open III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini with a text editor.
Scroll down to [VCLIMITS] a change FrameLimit= 30 to FrameLimit= 60
Go to in-game video settings.
Make sure Frame Limiter is set to ON.

Use Framerate Vigilante^[22]^[23]
Contains fixes for many framerate related issues. By limiting the game to 60 FPS and using Framerate Vigilante, it's possible to achieve good, playable gameplay.

Missing or broken features and bugs

The PC version is known for missing some features or having some broken ones from the console versions, especially the Playstation 2 version.

Relevant issues

Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping
Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version
After finishing Cop Land or No Escape? missions the havana outfit gets moved behind invisible wall

Install SilentPatch^{[citation needed]}

Install the Ped Speech Patch^[24]

Install Havana Outfit Fix^[25]

Mouse clicks do not register

Install SilentPatch^[26]

Missing text in menus

Install SilentPatch^{[citation needed]}

The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives

Install SilentPatch^{[citation needed]}

Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts

Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK^[27]

Install SilentPatch^{[citation needed]}

Game refuses to start

Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the `ddraw.dll` in `<path-to-game>`^{[citation needed]}

Fix Data Execution Prevention setting^{[citation needed]}
Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only)

Cannot find 640x480 video mode error

Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the `ddraw.dll` in <path-to-game>^[28]

Use the following compatibility fixes^[29]
Right-click `gta-vc.exe` and select `Properties`. Go to the Compatibility tab and set the following: Set Compatibility mode to `Windows XP (Service Pack 2)` Check the setting for `Run in 640x480 resolution` Click `Apply` to apply these settings, and attempt to run the game, then change resolution settings as desired.

Game cannot find enough available video memory

Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the `ddraw.dll` in `<path-to-game>`^{[citation needed]}

Game crashes after loading an old save

Make sure save file and game build match and convert save file if needed^{[citation needed]}

Misaligned mouse aiming

Install the Widescreen Fix^[12]

Game uses incorrect refresh rate

The game may default to the lowest supported refresh rate of the monitor.

Override refresh rate set by game^[30]
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. Download Chiri's resolution forcing tool. Extract `d3d9.dll` and `d3dx.ini` to the installation folder. Open `d3dx.ini`. Change `refresh_rate=60` to desired hertz; e.g. `refresh_rate=120`.

Game crashes after saving the game

Download Open Limit Adjuster^{[citation needed]}
Requires an ASI Loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8.1	For Direct3D 9 support, use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix.
Shader Model support	1.4

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)			This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work* on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.*

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	Miles Sound System	6.1c

Modding

Downgrading

A majority of mods and fixes require a v1.0 executable.

Downgrading the Rockstar Games Launcher version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.

Steam version requires a No-CD patch.^[31]

Rockstar Games Launcher version: use the VC RGSC Downgrader^[32]

Download the VC RGSC Downgrader.
Extract the contents of VCRGSCdowngrade.rar to <path-to-game>.
Run install.bat to start the downgrading process. The tool will automatically close its command prompt window and remove patch files afterwards.
Launch the game from the newly created gta-vc.exe v1.0 executable. It is advised to not use the original executable leftover after downgrading the game as the Rockstar Games Launcher has problems with the modified files and can undo file changes from the downgrader.

Featured plugins

CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version.
Mod Loader - Allows the use of mods without replacing most core files from the installation folder. Some script-based files may not work if loaded via Mod Loader.
Ultimate ASI Loader - Allows the use of ASI files
Simple DLL loader - Allows the use of DLL files
VBDec - A plugin that, when used in conjunction with Audio Samples, allows for native playback of the original uncompressed .VB audio files from the PlayStation 2 version onto the PC version. The .VB files from the PlayStation 2 version must be extracted from the disc.

Featured mods

VRTP - Vice City Retexture Project - Improved textures that retain the nature of the original, but are of much better quality. Improvement not only of the surface textures or buildings but also of more detailed elements of the game world.
ParticleEX - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader.
AI Enhanced Textures for Vice City - Replaces all textures with 4x AI Enhanced versions of the originals.
GTA Vice City - Updated SCM - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff.
GTA: FPS - Play the game in first person with joypad support and specific guns, only works when aiming weapons.
First Person view mod - Play the game in first person with all weapons, inside cars, and when free roaming.
Fixed idle animations - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons.
Map Fixes
Vice Cry - Major graphics overhaul for the game.
Manual Drive-By - Allows to shoot in any direction from a vehicle.
Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features.
Vice City - The Leftovers Fix - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game.
Vice Extended - Adds features present in modern GTA titles.
Extended Features - Adds more features such as: more cars, missions, weapons and minigames.
GPS Line - Adds GPS that shows a route line to the destination while driving a car.
Classic Axis: Visual Camera Improvements - Allows camera to be moved around the character or vehicle while "on foot" and "in a vehicle" and aim with weapons like in future GTA titles.
SA & LCS Vehicle Camera Port - Adds the ability to move camera while on a vehicle like in modern GTA titles.
GTA Vice City (Stories Style Swimming) - This mod allows Tommy to swim while also sprint with two handed weapons like in Liberty City/Vice City Stories.
Menu Map - Improves the visualization and controls of the map.
Sharptrails - Removes the blurry "Trails" effect while keeping the original lighting and colors.
Mouse Wheel Radio Changer - Adds previous radio station action to mouse wheel.
VC Render HD Graphics X - A mod that will try to radically change your game.
NO Loading Screen in VC - Removes loading screen while driving to island.

SkyGfx

Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.

Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.

Installing SkyGfx^[12]
Download SkyGfx Extract `rwd3d9.dll` into `<path-to-game>` Extract `skygfx.dll` into `<path-to-game>\scripts` Extract contents of the `VC` folder (file `skygfx.ini` and folder `neo`) into `<path-to-game>\scripts` (Optional) If it is not already present via other mods like ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, extract `d3d8.dll` into `<path-to-game>`

Total conversions

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City - Total Conversion of GTA III to Vice City.
Grand Theft Auto: Stories - Ports both Vice City Stories and Liberty City Stories to PC.
GTA: State of Liberty - Attempt to port every GTA III-era game map to VC.

Modding tools

IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager.
IMG Factory 1.2 - An alternative .img file manager to the above.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon 800 MHz AMD Duron 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz	AMD Athlon XP Intel Pentium 4
System memory (RAM)	128 MB	256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	915 MB	1.55 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 DirectX 9.0 (Steam) compatible	ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0 compatible
Other	+635 MB if video card does NOT support DirectX Texture Compression (Steam)

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10.6.8
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM)	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1.7 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100
Other	This game will NOT run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac)

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12110/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12110) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

↑ Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-10-24
Does not appear to use SecuROM DRM after installing the game from the discs, and running SecuROM's removal tool does not return any instance of SecuROM being installed onto the system while the game was installed. Tested on Windows 10 64-bit.
↑ GTA: Vice City - Games for Windows - last accessed on 2022-09-06
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-09-18
↑ Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus - last accessed on 2019-06-09
↑ GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario - last accessed on 2019-06-09
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy collection and the "New Audio" Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-28
Can confirm by playing the Steam "New Audio" version (bought long before it got delisted) that the music has not been cut; for example Billie Jean still plays after starting the game and stepping into the car.
↑ Various GTA Downgraders - GTA Forums - last accessed on 2019-10-07
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
↑ ^12.0 ^12.1 ^12.2 ^12.3 ^12.4 ^12.5 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 31, 2019
↑ (GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums - last accessed on 2019-06-09
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
Using DS4Windows together with GInput allowed for DualShock 4 support by tricking the game into thinking it's reading inputs from an XInput controller.
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on June 6, 2018
↑ Was somebody able to make DS3-mode in GInput work via DSHIDMini yet?
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ [REL]Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ ^20.0 ^20.1 Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7 - last accessed on 2022-12-09
↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-28
Fixes all framerate related issues
↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
↑ gtaforums.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.
↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-04-20
↑ Verified by User:Acclipse on 2023-08-12
This patch has fixed the seemingly random screw-ups with the mouse in-game.
↑ SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023
↑ cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube - last accessed on 2019-06-09
↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2020-11-16
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-10-07
↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-12-14

[Proton_path_note-13] 1.0 ^1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12110/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12110) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

[1] Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games - last accessed on May 2023

[2] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-10-24
Does not appear to use SecuROM DRM after installing the game from the discs, and running SecuROM's removal tool does not return any instance of SecuROM being installed onto the system while the game was installed. Tested on Windows 10 64-bit.

[3] GTA: Vice City - Games for Windows - last accessed on 2022-09-06

[4] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-09-18

[5] Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus - last accessed on 2019-06-09

[6] GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario - last accessed on 2019-06-09

[7] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy collection and the "New Audio" Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.

[8] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-28
Can confirm by playing the Steam "New Audio" version (bought long before it got delisted) that the music has not been cut; for example Billie Jean still plays after starting the game and stepping into the car.

[9] Various GTA Downgraders - GTA Forums - last accessed on 2019-10-07

[10] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.

[11] Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018

[refcheck_AmethystViper-12] 12.0 ^12.1 ^12.2 ^12.3 ^12.4 ^12.5 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09

[14] Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 31, 2019

[15] (GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums - last accessed on 2019-06-09

[16] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
Using DS4Windows together with GInput allowed for DualShock 4 support by tricking the game into thinking it's reading inputs from an XInput controller.

[hotplugging-17] Verified by User:AmethystViper on June 6, 2018

[GTAForums-18] Was somebody able to make DS3-mode in GInput work via DSHIDMini yet?

[19] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[20] [REL]Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[f1-21] 20.0 ^20.1 Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7 - last accessed on 2022-12-09

[22] Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-28
Fixes all framerate related issues

[23] GitHub - last accessed on May 2023

[24] taforums.com - last accessed on May 2023

[25] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-06-09
This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.

[26] Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-04-20

[27] Verified by User:Acclipse on 2023-08-12
This patch has fixed the seemingly random screw-ups with the mouse in-game.

[28] SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023

[29] t find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023

[30] How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube - last accessed on 2019-06-09

[31] Verified by User:Keith on 2020-11-16

[32] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-10-07

[33] Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-12-14

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Developers

	Rockstar North
macOS (OS X)	TransGaming Inc.
Publishers
	Rockstar Games
Japan	Capcom
Russia	1C-SoftClub
Engines
	RenderWare
Release dates
Windows	May 1, 2003
macOS (OS X) (Cider)	November 12, 2010
Reception
Metacritic	94
IGDB	94
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS
Vehicles	Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Contemporary
Series	Grand Theft Auto

@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grand-theft-auto-vice-city|94}}
 |taxonomy     =
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer }}
@@ Line 24: / Line 24: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Open world }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Open world, Shooter, TPS }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train ,Transport, Truck }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Bicycle, Bus, Flight, Helicopter, Hovercraft, Motorcycle, Off-roading, Street racing, Tank, Train, Transport, Truck }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary }}
@@ Line 33: / Line 33: @@
 |steam appid side = 12240, 110700
 |gogcom id    =
-|official site= http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/
+|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030422204838/http://www.rockstargames.com/VICECITY/pc/index.htm
 |hltb         = 4075
+|lutris       = grand-theft-auto-vice-city
 |strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
-|mobygames    = grand-theft-auto-vice-city
+|mobygames    = 7626
 |wikipedia    = Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
 |winehq       = 1369
 |license      = commercial
+}}
+{{Introduction
+|introduction      =
+|release history   =
+|current state     =
 }}
 '''Key points'''
-{{ii}} There are many [[#Issues fixed|issues]] and it's very likely to encounter at least one.<ref name=f1>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"]</ref><ref name=f2>[http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=188753 "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"]</ref> [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] fixes many of these issues.
+{{++}} Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Custom_Radio_Station|title=Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games|date=May 2023}}</ref>, as well as custom player skins.
-{{++}} Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.<ref>[http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Custom_Radio_Station Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games]</ref>
-{{--}} Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics [[#Timing-related issues|issues]].
 '''General information'''
@@ Line 56: / Line 63: @@
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check.<br>Polish versions sold in ''Classics collection'' from Cenega require Internet activation, but have no DRM. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check.<br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game in several ways. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Included in ''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy''. | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Activation | Polish ''Classics Collection'' release by [[Company:Cenega|Cenega]]. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher | Rockstar Games Launcher | If the Steam version is detected, the launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-09-18|comment=}}</ref> Can be played without the Rockstar Games Launcher by using [[#Downgrading|VC RSGC Downgrader]]. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Included in ''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-10-24|comment=Does not appear to use SecuROM DRM after installing the game from the discs, and running SecuROM's removal tool does not return any instance of SecuROM being installed onto the system while the game was installed. Tested on Windows 10 64-bit. }}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy | Rockstar Games Launcher | Included in ''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy''. Playable without DRM by using [[#Downgrading|VC RGSC Downgrader]]. |  | Windows }}
 {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1396-1 | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110518095830mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/GTA--Vice-City/|title=GTA: Vice City - Games for Windows|date=2022-09-06}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 {{Availability/row| GMG | grand-theft-auto-vice-city | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 {{Availability/row| Humble | grand-theft-auto-vice-city | Rockstar Games Launcher | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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 {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008FPV5IS | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
-{{ii}} No longer sold digitally due to the upcoming release of [[Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition|The Definitive Edition]].
+{{ii}} If the Steam version is detected, the Rockstar launcher can launch the game through Steam instead.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-09-18|comment=}}</ref>
+{{ii}} Was given for free to anyone who purchased [[Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition|The Definitive Edition]] on the Rockstar Store before June 30, 2022.
 ===Version differences===
-{{ii}} The current Steam version as of December 2012 was rumored to have some radio songs removed similarly to the mobile version and rare 2013 retail PC re-release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rockstarnexus.com/article/82/Vice-City-now-back-on-Steam|title=Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> However, it was reported that the "New Audio" Steam version still has the full soundtrack as the earlier retail and "Old Audio" Steam versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJJ2IzSXCw|title=GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario|date=2019-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 ''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy'' collection and the ''"New Audio"'' Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.}}</ref>
+{{ii}} The current Steam version as of December 2012 was rumored to have some radio songs removed similarly to the mobile version and rare 2013 retail PC re-release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rockstarnexus.com/article/82/Vice-City-now-back-on-Steam|title=Vice City now back on Steam - Rockstar Nexus|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> However, these rumours were untrue as the most recent Steam version ("New Audio") still has the full soundtrack, like the earlier retail and "Old Audio" Steam versions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJJ2IzSXCw|title=GTA VC - Why Steam is NOT a bad version? (Comparison) - Feat. MrMario|date=2019-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=I have compared the retail version included in the 2009 ''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy'' collection and the ''"New Audio"'' Steam version and noticed the original radio songs that were rumored to be cut are still present in the latter.}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-28|comment=Can confirm by playing the Steam "New Audio" version (bought long before it got delisted) that the music has not been cut; for example Billie Jean still plays after starting the game and stepping into the car.}}</ref>
 {{--}} The Rockstar Games Launcher version, however, does have the cut soundtrack from the mobile port and the 2013 retail re-release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/936600-iii-iv-various-gta-downgraders/?tab=comments#comment-1070925766|title=Various GTA Downgraders - GTA Forums|date=2019-10-07}}</ref> To restore them for the Rockstar Games Launcher version, see [[#Downgrading|Downgrading]].
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1894/7/ Patch v1.1] is the latest patch available. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
+{{--}} Not recommended for modding as most mods require v1.0.
+{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1894/7/ Patch v1.1] is the latest official patch available. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
-===Downgrading===
-{{ii}} A majority of essential mods and fixes require a v1.0 executable.
-{{++}} Downgrading the Rockstar Games Launcher version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.
-{{Fixbox|description=Steam version: replace the stock Steam executable with [https://www.moddb.com/addons/gta-vice-city-patch-for-no-cd-v10/#7146818 this one].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-10-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Rockstar Games Launcher version: use the VC RGSC Downgrader|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-12-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Download the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/936600-iii-iv-various-gta-downgraders/ VC RGSC Downgrader].
-# Extract the contents of {{file|VCRGSCdowngrade.rar}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
-# Run {{file|install.bat}} to start the downgrading process. The tool will automatically close its command prompt window and remove patch files afterwards.
-# Launch the game from the newly created {{file|gta-vc.exe}} v1.0 executable. It is advised to not use the original executable leftover after downgrading the game as the Rockstar Games Launcher has problems with the modified files and can undo file changes from the downgrader.
-}}
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{ii}} Although this mod was made for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], it also works on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as well.
+{{ii}} Although this mod was made for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], it also works for {{PAGENAME}} as well.
 {{Fixbox|description=Installing No Intro mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Installed this mod on Vice City (and III) and it works, skipping intros immediately. It also works via Mod Loader.}}</ref>|fix=
 # Download the mod [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=12470 here].
-# Extract the {{file|movie}} folder from the archive, then copy this folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the video files. For the German version, you may need to duplicate {{file|GTAtitles.mpg}} within the mod's folder and rename the copied video as {{file|GTAtitlesGER.mpg}}.
+# Extract the {{file|movie|folder}} folder from the archive, then copy this folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, replacing the video files. For the German version, duplicate {{file|GTAtitles.mpg}} within the mod's folder and rename the copied video as {{file|GTAtitlesGER.mpg}}.
 # Now launch the game. The blank videos should skip the intro and launch straight into the game.
+}}
+===SilentPatch===
+{{ii}} This works with both v1.1 and v1.0 executables. No need to downgrade.
+{{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
+{{Fixbox|description=Installing SilentPatch and DDraw Component|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download SilentPatchVC and DDraw Component [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch here].
+# Extract the contents of zip archives into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}
+{{ii}} If SilentPatch does not seem to be applied after this, look into <code>INSTALLATION</code> part of the {{file|ReadMe.txt}} in the zip archives. The fix's creator might have changed something.
 }}
 ===ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix===
 {{ii}} A v1.0 executable is recommended.
-{{++}} Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.
+{{++}} Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation, misaligned aiming and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.
 {{++}} Adds [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper.
 {{Fixbox|description=Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 # Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtavc here].
-# Extract the <code>GTAVC.WidescreenFix</code> folder from the zip archive, then copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file and {{file|scripts}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
+# Extract the {{file|GTAVC.WidescreenFix|folder}} folder from the zip archive, then copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file and {{file|scripts|folder}} folder into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
-# (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting any files in the process.
+# (Optional) Download the Widescreen Frontend from the drop down menu where you downloaded ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above, then extract the contents of the zip archive and copy them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, overwriting any files in the process.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} The default settings alter the original game's UI and appearance (the vehicle light fix isn't actually fix as all versions have large light coronas). For a vanilla look, set the values of the following settings in {{file|GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini}}:
+{{ii}} The default settings alter the original game's UI and appearance (the vehicle light fix is not actually a fix as all versions have large light coronas). For a vanilla look, set the values of the following settings in {{file|GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini}}:
-<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
-: '''Vanilla Widescreen Fix settings (ver.05-16-2020)'''
-<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
 <pre>
 ; The settings below are used to scale parts of the game UI differently.
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 ; Replaces text shadow with outline (0|1|2).
-ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0</pre></div></div>
+ReplaceTextShadowWithOutline = 0
-}}
+</pre>
-===SilentPatch===
+{{ii}} The default settings sets ASI plugins to load from scripts folder instead of game's directory, yet most mods require you to load them from the root directory of the game. To force mods to be loaded from the root directory of the game, open {{file|global.ini}} and set the <code>LoadFromScriptsOnly</code> value to '''0''' (default is '''1''').
-{{ii}} This works with both v1.1 and v1.0 executables. No need to downgrade.
-{{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
-{{Fixbox|description=Installing SilentPatch and DDraw Component|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Download SilentPatchVC and DDraw Component [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ here].
-# Extract the contents of zip archives into <code>{{p|game}}</code>
-{{ii}} If SilentPatch doesn't seem to be applied after this, look into <code>INSTALLATION</code> part of the <code>ReadMe.txt</code> in the zip archives. The fix's creator might have changed something.
 }}
-===SkyGfx===
+===[[#Downgrading|Restore removed licensed music tracks]]===
-{{ii}} Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
+{{++}} Downgrading the game to an earlier version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.
-{{++}} Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.
-{{Fixbox|description=Installing SkyGfx|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# [https://github.com/aap/skygfx_vc/releases/ Download SkyGfx]
-# Extract {{file|rwd3d9.dll}} into <code>{{p|game}}</code>
-# Extract {{file|skygfx.dll}} into <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code>
-# Extract contents of the {{file|VC}} folder (file {{file|skygfx.ini}} and folder {{file|neo}}) into <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code>
-# '''(Optional)''' If it's not already present via other mods like ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, extract {{file|d3d8.dll}} into <code>{{p|game}}</code>
-}}
 ==Game data==
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 {{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 }}
-{{--}} Configuration file is [http://www.gtamodding.com/index.php?title=Saves_%28GTA_VC%29 encrypted]
+{{--}} Configuration file is [http://www.gtamodding.com/index.php?title=Saves_%28GTA_VC%29 encrypted].
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
 {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\GTA Vice City User Files\GTAVCsf*.b}}
-{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/}}
+{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/}}
 }}
-{{ii}} Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be [http://gtaforums.com/topic/646386-relvc-save-converter/ converted] though
+{{ii}} Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be [https://gtaforums.com/topic/646386-relvc-save-converter/ converted] though.
-{{ii}} If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in <code>{{p|public}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\</code>
+{{ii}} If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in {{file|{{p|public}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files|folder}}.
-{{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
+{{--}} Save files are not cross-compatible between Windows and OS X.
 ===Portable GTA===
 {{ii}} Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]).
 {{ii}} Also works with [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|San Andreas]].
-{{++}} Moves the user files folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.
+{{++}} Moves the user files folder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.
 {{Fixbox|description=Using Portable GTA|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 31, 2019|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-# Download the mod [https://gtaforums.com/topic/899040-the-heros-workshop/ here], then rename the file extension from {{file|portablegta.dll}} to {{file|portablegta.asi}}.
+# [https://gtaforums.com/topic/899040-the-heros-workshop Download the portable GTA mod file ({{file|portablegta.dll}})]
-# Place the {{file|portablegta.asi}} file into <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code>.
+# Rename the file extension from {{file|portablegta.dll}} to {{file|portablegta.asi}}.
-# Run the game, exit to desktop, and then delete the contents inside <code>{{p|game}}\userfiles</code>.
+# Place the {{file|portablegta.asi}} file into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}}.
-# Copy everything from <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files</code> into <code>{{p|game}}\userfiles</code> folder.
+# Run the game, exit to desktop, and then delete the contents inside {{file|{{p|game}}\userfiles|folder}}.
+# Copy everything from {{file|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files|folder}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\userfiles|folder}}.
 }}
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 |4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = Can be adjust with [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. For driving FOV, use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.CLEOScripts/releases/tag/carfov Car Speed Dependant FOV] (requires CLEO).
+|fov notes                  = Can be adjust with [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]. For driving FOV, use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.CLEOScripts/releases/tag/carfov Car Speed Dependant FOV] (requires [https://cleo.li/ CLEO]).
 |windowed                   = hackable
 |windowed notes             = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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 |borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 |anisotropic                = false
-|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced from GPU control panel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=Enabling anisotropic filtering x16 for the game via Nividia Control Panel/Profile Inspector (after installing Widescreen Fix) boosted the overall clarity of the game's textures.}}</ref>
+|anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = hackable
 |antialiasing notes         = Use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]] for MSAA.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page/51/?tab=comments#comment-1067251055|title=(GTA-NFS-MP-OTHER) Widescreen Fixes Pack, Page 51, Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums|date=2019-06-09}}</ref> Post-process anti-aliasing such as FXAA can also be forced from GPU control panel (you have to set "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations" in gta_vc.exe on Windows 8,8.1,10).
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = false
 |vsync notes                = Can be forced from GPU control panel.<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref> Enabling the '''Frame Limiter''' setting also caps the game to 30 FPS unless modded.
@@ Line 250: / Line 245: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]], then create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} file in <code>{{p|game}}</code>|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]], then create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} file in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 }}
@@ Line 275: / Line 270: @@
 |full controller notes     =
 |controller remap          = true
-|controller remap notes    = Only for DirectInput controllers.
+|controller remap notes    = Only for DirectInput controllers. See [[#GInput|Controller presets]] for Ginput.
 |controller sensitivity    = hackable
 |controller sensitivity notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust options in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}.
@@ Line 327: / Line 322: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Installing GInput|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Works with [https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/ DsHidMini] driver, but requires drop DsHIdMini's xinput1_3.dll into the game directory.<ref name="GTAForums">[https://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-ginput/?do=findComment&comment=1071745499 Was somebody able to make DS3-mode in GInput work via DSHIDMini yet?]</ref>
 # Download GInputVC [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/gta-vc/#ginput here].
-# Extract the contents of {{file|GInputVC_*.zip}}, and copy the {{file|models}} folder, {{file|GInputVC.asi}}, and {{file|GInputVC.ini}} files into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
+# Extract the contents of {{file|GInputVC_*.zip}}, and copy the {{file|models}} folder, {{file|GInputVC.asi}}, and {{file|GInputVC.ini}} files into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
 # Open {{file|GInputVC.ini}} with a text editor and configure your desired settings.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Controller presets|fix=
+# Edit the <code>ControlSet=*</code> in section <code>[Pad1]</code> in {{file|GInputVC.ini}}.
+Numbers of control presets edited:
+* 1 - Classic preset
+* 2 - Classic 2 preset
+* 3 - Classic 3 preset
+* 4 - Analog style preset
+* 5 - GTA IV styled preset
 }}
@@ Line 336: / Line 342: @@
 # [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/file/veQhmaBJ Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix.
 # Extract the contents of archive to a continent location.
-# Open <code>vcsens.txt</code> and follow the provided instructions.
+# Open {{file|vcsens.txt}}and follow the provided instructions.
 '''Notes'''
-{{--}} This mod has not been updated in over 7 years and it's not compatible with the Steam release
+{{--}} This mod has not been updated in over 7 years and it is not compatible with the Steam release
 }}
@@ Line 348: / Line 354: @@
 |separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
@@ Line 355: / Line 361: @@
 |mute on focus lost       = true
 |mute on focus lost notes =
+|royalty free audio       = false
+|royalty free audio notes = The game uses licensed songs, with the radio station chosen at random when entering a car or motorcycle
 |eax support              = true
 |eax support notes        = EAX 1, EAX 3, A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0 (via [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=72186 manual config editing]). In case of problems with EAX restoring in III/VC, see [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=27928 EAX Alchemy Fix].
@@ Line 366: / Line 374: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
-}}
-{{L10n/switch
- |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
- |interface = hackable
- |audio     = false
- |subtitles = hackable
- |fan       = true
- |notes     = Fan translation, [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2018/07/vc-traducao-pt-br-para-gta-vc-nova.html download].
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 447: / Line 447: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Official translation, [https://cenega.pl/pliki/patch/grand-theft-auto-vice-city1/wszystkie/1 download].
+  |notes     = Local retail only. Patch for digital release can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2344-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-polish-translations here] or [https://cenega.pl/pliki/patch/grand-theft-auto-vice-city1/wszystkie/1 here].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Portuguese
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://archive.org/details/traducao-gta-portugues-portugal-pt-pt download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2018/07/vc-traducao-pt-br-para-gta-vc-nova.html download].
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Russian
   |interface = true
-  |audio     = true
+  |audio     = hackable
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://libertycity.ru/files/gta-vice-city/55624-rusifikator-dlja-steam-versii.html here]. Unofficial audio translation is avaliable.
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Serbian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = n/a
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://srbifikatori.rs/igre/grand_theft_auto_vice_city download].
+ |fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 462: / Line 486: @@
   |subtitles = hackable
   |fan       = true
-  |notes     = Fan translation, [http://www.gta.cz/vice-city/download/gta-vice-city-preklady-cz-sk download].
+  |notes     = Fan translation, [https://www.lokalizacie.sk/preklady/11-grand-theft-auto-vice-city download]. Contains Slovak textures in the world.
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 476: / Line 500: @@
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = Improved fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=318&title=Traduccion_Grand_Theft_Auto_Vice_City download].
+  |notes     = Improved fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13OdE8fkaFi6rs36IWZs2msbTffhcnUJ3/view?usp=drive_link download].
   |fan       = true
 }}
@@ Line 577: / Line 601: @@
 {{ii}} An unlocked or incorrect frame rate cap can result in timing issues.
-'''Related issues:'''
+====Related issues====
-* '''Broken cutscenes''' (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/556386-relmulti-sampling-fix/?p=1062806400 &#91;REL&#93;Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums]</ref>)
+* Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/556386-relmulti-sampling-fix/?p=1062806400|title=&#91;REL&#93;Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>)
-:* It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
+** It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
-* '''Random crash''' when changing resolution
+* Random crash when changing resolution
-*'''Cars''' that '''reverse''' extremely '''slowly''' and/or '''stop quickly''' after releasing the accelerator
+* Cars reverse extremely slowly and/or lose their momentum faster after releasing the accelerator
-*Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
+* Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
-:*'''Boats''' that accelerate and '''move slower''' than they should be (like cars issue above)
+** Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
-*'''Game''' that '''runs''' almost '''comically quickly'''<ref name=f1/>
+* Game that runs almost comically fast<ref name="f1">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=294498|title=Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7|date=2022-12-09}}</ref>
-:* Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
+** Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
-*'''Textures & models "pop in" too slowly'''<ref name=f1/>
+* Textures & models "pop in" too slowly<ref name=f1/>
-:*Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
+** Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
-:*In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the a bridge.
+** In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the bridge.
-*'''Vice City''' with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and '''seems a ghost-town'''.
+* Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town. It may breaks the entire game.
+* The in-game clock is broken, it would either take a while to change or would not change it ever.
+* The camera during stunt jumps can lock up at any moment and it would never go back to previous state.
+* Pedestrians in vehicles get stuck and unless you touch them, they would not move.
+* Turning sirens on or off is much harder due to shortened timing of pressing the assigned key to do so. Depends on the FPS.
+* The phone rings too quickly.
+* When prancing the motorbike, you could stay on your back much longer.
+* When crashing riding a motorbike upside down, the camera gets stuck and some times the player never gets up.
+* Helicopters' take-off is instantaneous.
+* Taking off in a Skimmer plane is impossible. It flies slowly.
+* Replays go faster.
-'''Solution:'''
+====Solutions====
-{{Fixbox|description=Turn on in-game frame limiter|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn on in-game frame limiter|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-28|comment=Fixes all framerate related issues}}</ref>|fix=
 {{++}} No timing-related bugs.
-{{--}} Game is limited to 30FPS.
+{{--}} Frame limiter will limit game to 30 FPS.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/ Open Limit Adjuster]|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/ Open Limit Adjuster]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix=
 {{ii}} Requires an ASI Loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]).
 {{++}} Enables the game to run at 60 FPS while avoiding most game-breaking glitches.
 {{--}} Car handling is still slightly less responsive or stiffer, pedestrian conversations play too fast, cars are easy to push, cutscenes may end too quickly, sirens are hard to switch on/off, etc.
-# Place {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.asi}} and {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} into <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\</code>
+# Place {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.asi}} and {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}}.
 # Open {{file|III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini}} with a text editor.
 # Scroll down to '''[VCLIMITS]''' a change <code>FrameLimit= '''30'''</code> to <code>FrameLimit= '''60'''</code>
 # Go to in-game video settings.
 # Make sure <code>Frame Limiter</code> is set to '''ON'''.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2019/06/framerate-vigilante.html Framerate Vigilante]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/GTAmodding/FramerateVigilante|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/927971-framerate-vigilante-finding-and-fixing-framerate-related-issues/|title=gtaforums.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Contains fixes for many framerate related issues.
+{{ii}} By limiting the game to 60 FPS and using Framerate Vigilante, it's possible to achieve good, playable gameplay.
+}}
+===Missing or broken features and bugs===
+{{ii}} The PC version is known for missing some features or having some broken ones from the console versions, especially the Playstation 2 version.
+====Relevant issues====
+* Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping
+* Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version
+* After finishing '''Cop Land''' or '''No Escape?''' missions the havana outfit gets moved behind invisible wall
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Install the [https://gtaforums.com/topic/817075-ped-speech-patch-gta-vc/ Ped Speech Patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://gtaforums.com/topic/893412-havana-outfit-fix/ Havana Outfit Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-04-20|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 }}
-===Game refuses to start===
+===Mouse clicks do not register===
-{{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Acclipse|date=2023-08-12|comment=This patch has fixed the seemingly random screw-ups with the mouse in-game.}}</ref>|fix=
-Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only)
+}}
+===Missing text in menus===
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}\}}
+===The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives===
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
+}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Replace the missing language files|fix=
+===Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts===
-{{ii}}Usually indicated by unhandled exception c00005 at address 00652f80.
+{{ii}} Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/?page=167#comment-1069260103|title=SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\TEXT\</code>
+{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix=
-# Rename <code>american.gxt</code> or whatever file there is with <code>spanish.gxt</code>, <code>italian.gxt</code> or one matching your default OS language.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}\}}
+===Game refuses to start===
+{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the {{file|ddraw.dll}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix=
+}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Force resolution to something higher than default|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
-{{ii}}Usually indicated by the game refusing to start unless the {{code|Run in 640x480 resolution}} compatibility setting is enabled.
+Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only)
-# Install the [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]].
-# Open <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\GTAVC.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
-# Change <code>ResX</code> and <code>ResY</code> to a value supported by your monitor and higher than <code>640</code> and <code>480</code>, respectively.
-# Launch the game, open the <code>Options\Display Setup</code> menu and change any option. Exit the game.
-# '''Optional:''' Change <code>ResX</code> and <code>ResY</code> back to <code>0</code> for both and use the <code>Display Setup</code> menu to set your resolution.
 }}
 ===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error===
-{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/12110/discussions/0/613937942864512392/#c613937942870813434 cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12110/discussions/0/613937942864512392/#c613937942870813434|title=cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Use the following compatibility fixes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHjkAelFRL8|title=How to fix 'Cannot find 640x480 video mode' in GTA: Vice City - YouTube|date=2019-06-09}}</ref>|fix=
@@ Line 643: / Line 699: @@
 ===Game cannot find enough available video memory===
-{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}\}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the {{file|ddraw.dll}} in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix=
-===Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely===
-{{ii}} Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe)
-{{ii}} The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."
-{{Fixbox|description=Delete [[#Game data|gta_vc.set]]|ref=<ref name=f1/>}}
-===Game crashes after loading save===
-{{Fixbox|description=Make sure save file and game build [[#Game data|match]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}}
-===Game crashes randomly with "Unhandled exception"===
-{{Fixbox|description=Option 1: Edit properties of gta-vc.exe|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
-* In the Properties of '''gta-vc.exe''' change Compatibility mode to '''Windows 98/Me'''.
-* Set the Privilege Level to '''Run this program as an administrator'''.
-* In the Steam command line options, add '''-CPUCount:1'''.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Option 2: Use '''testapp.exe''' as game executable|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
-# Go to {{P|game}}.
-# Rename or move the original '''gta-vc.exe'''.
-# Rename '''testapp.exe''' to '''gta-vc.exe'''.
-# Launch the game through Steam. The client will use the new '''gta-vc.exe''' as entry point.
-* If this does not work, maybe [https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/200147416--Unhandled-Exception-error-on-install-or-playing-GTA-VC Rockstar's support article] does.
 }}
-===Mouse clicks do not register===
+===Game crashes after loading an old save===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Make sure save file and game build [[#Incompatible save game|match and convert save file if needed]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}
-===Missing text in menus===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}}
-===Camera locks after a unique jump is performed===
-{{ii}} The camera locks in slow motion and does not release the view.
-{{Fixbox|description=Alt-Tab Workaround|ref=<ref name=f1/>|fix=
-# Alt + Tab out of the game.
-# Click on Vice City on your taskbar.
-# Alt + Tab back in.
-# Repeat steps 1-3 a couple of times if it did not work the first time
 }}
-===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing mapping===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}}
 ===Misaligned mouse aiming===
 {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|Widescreen Fix]]|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>}}
-===Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PlayStation 2 version===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/817075-ped-speech-patch-gta-vc/ Ped Speech Patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=This restored the talkative pedestrians from the PlayStation 2 version in the PC version from experience.}}</ref>}}
-===Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts===
-{{ii}} Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK<ref>[https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/?page=167#comment-1069260103 SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums]</ref>
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]}}
-===The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
-===Alchemy doesn't restore EAX===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id&#61;27928 Alchemy Fix]|ref={{CN|date=September 2016}}}}
-===Havana outfit is inaccessible===
-{{--}} After finishing '''Cop Land''' or '''No Escape?''' missions the outfit gets moved behind invisible wall
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://gtaforums.com/topic/893412-havana-outfit-fix/ Havana Outfit Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-04-20|comment=}}</ref>}}
 ===Game uses incorrect refresh rate===
@@ Line 712: / Line 714: @@
 {{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-11-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 # Install [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]].
-# Download [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/02/chiris-force-certain-resolutionhertz.html Chiri's resolution forcing tool].
+# Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/02/chiris-force-certain-resolutionhertz.html Chiri's resolution forcing tool].
-# Extract <code>d3d9.dll</code> and <code>d3dx.ini</code> to the installation folder.
+# Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} and {{file|d3dx.ini}} to the installation folder.
-# Open <code>d3dx.ini</code>.
+# Open {{file|d3dx.ini}}.
 # Change <code>refresh_rate=60</code> to desired hertz; e.g. <code>refresh_rate=120</code>.
 }}
-===Stuttering on HDD===
+===Game crashes after saving the game===
-{{Fixbox|description=[http://commonemitter.blogspot.com/2019/09/disabling-hdd-apm.html Disable APM] |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/stuttering-on-secondary-hd.1808771/|title=Stuttering on secondary HD - Tom's Hardware|date=May 9, 2014}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster/releases/ Open Limit Adjuster]|ref={{cn|date=2022-11-28|reason=}}|fix=
+{{ii}} Requires an ASI Loader (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]).
+}}
 ==Other information==
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 8
+|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 |direct3d notes         = For Direct3D 9 support, use [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]].
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 748: / Line 752: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
 |windows exe notes      =
-|mac os x powerpc app   =
+|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
 |macos intel 32-bit app = true
 |macos intel 64-bit app = false
-|macos arm app          =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux powerpc app      =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
@@ Line 777: / Line 783: @@
 ===Modding===
+====Downgrading====
+{{ii}} A majority of mods and fixes require a v1.0 executable.
+{{++}} Downgrading the Rockstar Games Launcher version restores all of the removed licensed music tracks.
+{{Fixbox|description=Steam version requires a No-CD patch.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-10-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Rockstar Games Launcher version: use the VC RGSC Downgrader|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-12-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download the [http://downgraders.rockstarvision.com/ VC RGSC Downgrader].
+# Extract the contents of {{file|VCRGSCdowngrade.rar}} to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}.
+# Run {{file|install.bat}} to start the downgrading process. The tool will automatically close its command prompt window and remove patch files afterwards.
+# Launch the game from the newly created {{file|gta-vc.exe}} v1.0 executable. It is advised to not use the original executable leftover after downgrading the game as the Rockstar Games Launcher has problems with the modified files and can undo file changes from the downgrader.
+}}
 ====Featured plugins====
 * [https://cleo.li/ CLEO] - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version.
@@ Line 785: / Line 802: @@
 ====Featured mods====
+* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/vrtp-project/downloads/vrtp-155 VRTP - Vice City Retexture Project] - Improved textures that retain the nature of the original, but are of much better quality. Improvement not only of the surface textures or buildings but also of more detailed elements of the game world.
+* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/913903-particleex/ ParticleEX] - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader.
 * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/ai-enhanced-textures-for-vice-city AI Enhanced Textures for Vice City] - Replaces all textures with 4x AI Enhanced versions of the originals.
-* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/vrtp-project/downloads/vrtp-15 VRTP - Vice City Retexture Project] - Improved textures that retain the nature of the original, but are of much better quality. Improvement not only of the surface textures or buildings but also of more detailed elements of the game world.
 * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/849281-gta-vice-city-updated-scm/ GTA Vice City - Updated SCM] - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff.
-* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/254132-rel09-beta-gtafps/ GTA:FPS] - Play the game in first person.
+* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/254132-rel09-beta-gtafps/ GTA: FPS] - Play the game in first person with joypad support and specific guns, only works when aiming weapons.
+* [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/110284-first-person-view-mod/ First Person view mod] - Play the game in first person with all weapons, inside cars, and when free roaming.
 * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/707873-relvc-fixed-idle-animations/ Fixed idle animations] - Restores the missing idle animations of the player character with certain weapons.
 * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/900869-vc-map-fixes/ Map Fixes]
-* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/518046-relvc-vice-cry-18/ Vice Cry 1.8] - Major graphics overhaul for the game.
+* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/518046-relvc-vice-cry-18/ Vice Cry] - Major graphics overhaul for the game.
-* [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=1117 Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod v3.2] - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features.
+* [https://libertycity.net/files/gta-vice-city/190370-strelba-s-pricelivaniem-iz-mashiny.html Manual Drive-By] - Allows to shoot in any direction from a vehicle.
+* [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=1117 Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod] - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features.
 * [https://gtaforums.com/topic/750757-vice-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Vice City - The Leftovers Fix] - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game.
-* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/896122-classic-axis-visual-camera-improvements/ Classic Axis: Visual Camera Improvements] - Allows camera to be moved around the character or vehicle while "on foot" and "in a vehicle" like in future GTA titles
+* [https://libertycity.net/files/gta-vice-city/167639-vice-extended-2-0.html Vice Extended] - Adds features present in modern GTA titles.
-* [https://gtagmodding.com/mods/70-swimming-mod/ swimming mod] - This mod allows Tommy to swim in GTA: VC
+* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/974026-grand-theft-auto-vice-city-extended-features Extended Features] - Adds more features such as: more cars, missions, weapons and minigames.
-* [https://gtaland.net/gta-vice-city-mods/gta-vice-city-other/vc-render-hd-graphics-x-2-0.html VC Render HD Graphics X 2.0] -  A mod that will try to radically change your game.
+* [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/02/iii-vc-sa-gps-line-mod-radar-minimap/ GPS Line] -  Adds GPS that shows a route line to the destination while driving a car.
+* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/896122-classic-axis-visual-camera-improvements/ Classic Axis: Visual Camera Improvements] - Allows camera to be moved around the character or vehicle while "on foot" and "in a vehicle" and aim with weapons like in future GTA titles.
+* [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/04/iii-vc-sa-lcs-vehicle-camera-port-camera-do-sa-e-lcs/ SA & LCS Vehicle Camera Port] - Adds the ability to move camera while on a vehicle like in modern GTA titles.
+* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/gta-vice-city-stories-style-swimming/downloads/gta-vice-city-stories-style-swimming2 GTA Vice City (Stories Style Swimming)] - This mod allows Tommy to swim while also sprint with two handed weapons like in Liberty City/Vice City Stories.
+* [https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/iii-vc-menu-map-radar/ Menu Map] - Improves the visualization and controls of the map.
+* [https://gtaforums.com/topic/819550-sharptrails Sharptrails] - Removes the blurry "Trails" effect while keeping the original lighting and colors.
+* [https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=22492 Mouse Wheel Radio Changer] - Adds previous radio station action to mouse wheel.
+* [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/137624-vc-rendering-hd-graphics-x-2-1 VC Render HD Graphics X] -  A mod that will try to radically change your game.
+* [https://www.gtainside.com/en/vicecity/mods/12451-no-loading-screen-in-vc NO Loading Screen in VC] - Removes loading screen while driving to island.
+=====SkyGfx=====
+{{ii}} Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in [[#ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]]) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
+{{++}} Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.
+{{Fixbox|description=Installing SkyGfx|ref=<ref name="refcheck AmethystViper">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-06-09|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
+# [https://github.com/aap/skygfx_vc/releases/ Download SkyGfx]
+# Extract {{file|rwd3d9.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}
+# Extract {{file|skygfx.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}}
+# Extract contents of the {{file|VC|folder}} folder (file {{file|skygfx.ini}} and folder {{file|neo|folder}}) into {{file|{{p|game}}\scripts|folder}}
+# '''(Optional)''' If it is not already present via other mods like ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, extract {{file|d3d8.dll}} into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}
+}}
 ====Total conversions====
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 |minHD    = 915 MB
 |minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce
-|minDX    = 8.1
+|minDX    = 8.1<br>DirectX 9.0 (Steam)
 |minVRAM  = 32 MB
 |minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible
+|minother = +635 MB if video card does NOT support DirectX Texture Compression (Steam)
 |recCPU   = AMD Athlon XP
@@ Line 828: / Line 868: @@
 |recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 3
 |recVRAM  = 64 MB
-|notes    = {{ii}} Game supports and uses DirectX 8.1 despite the system requirements to the contrary.
+|notes    =
 }}
@@ Line 844: / Line 884: @@
 {{References}}
+[[Category:Custom music]]