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This page outlines some of the places Grand Theft Auto San Andreas can be bought | This page outlines some of the places Grand Theft Auto San Andreas can be bought and played with MTA:SA (sometimes with an automatic downgrade step). | ||
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'''Compatibility''' | |||
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Not all of the GTA versions listed below have been tested, but all should work correctly. If not, visit [https://forum.mtasa.com/topic/11757-patching-your-101-or-200-version-of-gta_saexe/ this topic] and first follow the described procedure of re-installing MTA and if neccesary afterwards, using the patcher offered in the topic. If MTA is still not compatible, then please [https://forum.mtasa.com/forum/83-client/ contact MTA support] on the forums, or join the [https://mtasa.com/discord MTA discord] and do so in the #support channel. | |||
Even though this page focuses on digital downloads, disc (DVD) versions of Windows GTA:SA are known to work fine. | |||
If you are planning on buying GTA:SA to play MTA:SA, you should try to obtain a "Standard" version rather than "Second Edition", "Remastered Edition", or "Greatest Hits" editions. | |||
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|[http://store.steampowered.com/app/12120/ Steam] | |[http://store.steampowered.com/app/12120/ Steam] | ||
|Specialized Steam version of the game. | |Specialized Steam version of the game. | ||
MTA installer will make this compatible for you (make sure to install the latest version of MTA '''after''' installing the Steam GTA version), but without modifying original game files. | |||
|{{Yes}} | |{{Yes}} | ||
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|rowspan="2" |[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ Amazon] | |rowspan="2" |[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ Amazon] | ||
|For the '''Standard''' edition of the game, if MTA is incompatible, | |For the '''Standard''' edition of the game, if MTA is incompatible, visit [https://forum.mtasa.com/topic/11757-patching-your-101-or-200-version-of-gta_saexe/ this topic] and follow the instructions. | ||
|{{Partial|Unconfirmed (Standard)}} | |{{Partial|Unconfirmed (Standard)}} | ||
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| Steam version and disc copies of | | Steam version and disc copies of GTA:SA will work fine | ||
| {{Yes| Yes (Steam/Boxed DVD)}} | | {{Yes| Yes (Steam/Boxed DVD)}} | ||
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|[https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GTASAS-GN/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas GamersGate] | |[https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GTASAS-GN/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas GamersGate] | ||
|rowspan= | |rowspan=4|To our knownledge, these vendors are offering Steam versions of the game (make sure to verify), and therefore will function similarly to the first entry in this article (Retailer: Steam). | ||
|rowspan=" | |rowspan="4" {{Yes}} | ||
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|[http://digital.gamefly.co.uk/#!/download-grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/5006365 GameFly Digital] | |[http://digital.gamefly.co.uk/#!/download-grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/5006365 GameFly Digital] | ||
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|[https://www.rockstarwarehouse.com/store/rsg/en_IE/pd/productID.5281755000 Rockstar Games Launcher] | |[https://www.rockstarwarehouse.com/store/rsg/en_IE/pd/productID.5281755000 Rockstar Games Launcher] | ||
|It is recommended to get GTA:SA straight from the [https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/rockstar-games-launcher Rockstar Games Launcher application] rather than the webshop page. | |||
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|[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/9wzdncrfj1zn Windows App Store] | |[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/9wzdncrfj1zn Windows App Store] | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 29 March 2020
This page outlines some of the places Grand Theft Auto San Andreas can be bought and played with MTA:SA (sometimes with an automatic downgrade step).
Compatibility
Not all of the GTA versions listed below have been tested, but all should work correctly. If not, visit this topic and first follow the described procedure of re-installing MTA and if neccesary afterwards, using the patcher offered in the topic. If MTA is still not compatible, then please contact MTA support on the forums, or join the MTA discord and do so in the #support channel.
Even though this page focuses on digital downloads, disc (DVD) versions of Windows GTA:SA are known to work fine.
If you are planning on buying GTA:SA to play MTA:SA, you should try to obtain a "Standard" version rather than "Second Edition", "Remastered Edition", or "Greatest Hits" editions.
| Retailer | Notes | Works with MTA:SA? |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Specialized Steam version of the game.
MTA installer will make this compatible for you (make sure to install the latest version of MTA after installing the Steam GTA version), but without modifying original game files. |
Yes |
| Amazon | For the Standard edition of the game, if MTA is incompatible, visit this topic and follow the instructions. | Unconfirmed (Standard) |
| Steam version and disc copies of GTA:SA will work fine | Yes (Steam/Boxed DVD) | |
| GamersGate | To our knownledge, these vendors are offering Steam versions of the game (make sure to verify), and therefore will function similarly to the first entry in this article (Retailer: Steam). | Yes |
| GameFly Digital | ||
| GreenManGaming | ||
| Walmart | ||
| Rockstar Games Launcher | It is recommended to get GTA:SA straight from the Rockstar Games Launcher application rather than the webshop page. | Yes |
| Windows App Store | This is a mobile version of the game ported to PC. Will never work with MTA. | No |