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The newly announced '''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition''' will contain a new release of GTA San Andreas. This game version will not be compatible with MTA:SA.
The newly announced '''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition''' will contain a new release of GTA San Andreas. This game version will not be compatible with MTA:SA.
'''Obtaining compatible & used copies'''
Officially, Rockstar Games and Take-Two have stopped selling the original PC port of GTA San Andreas. In order to obtain it you could look into online flea-markets or private resellers. A prominent example in the EU is [https://ebay.de ebay.de]. By typing in "gta san andreas pc" into the search field you can find plenty of people that still sell the compatible game. Be careful though as buying from untrustworthy resellers such as unknown non-business people does pose risks such as fake or broken copies.


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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.
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.


'''The purchase of the compatible game will soon be unavailable through Steam.'''
'''The purchase of the compatible game is unavailable through Steam.'''
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|rowspan="2" |[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ Amazon]
|[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ Amazon]
|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, or try obtaining a GTA SA 1.00 No CD - any HOODLUM release will function correctly.
|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, or try obtaining a GTA SA 1.00 No CD - any HOODLUM release will function correctly.
|{{Partial|Unconfirmed (Standard)}}
|{{Partial|Unconfirmed (Standard)}}
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| Steam version and disc copies of GTA:SA will work fine.
| {{Yes| Yes (Steam/Boxed DVD)}}
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|[https://www.gamersgate.com/DD-GTASAS-GN/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas GamersGate]
|rowspan=2|To our knowledge, 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).
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|[https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/ GreenManGaming]
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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.
|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.
'''The purchase of the compatible game will soon be unavailable through the R* Games store.'''
'''The purchase of the compatible game is unavailable through the R* Games store.'''
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Revision as of 21:35, 13 October 2021

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, try reinstalling MTA. If that doesn't work, follow these instructions. If that still doesn't work, then please contact us on on the forums, or join the MTA Discord #help-support channel.

The newly announced Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will contain a new release of GTA San Andreas. This game version will not be compatible with MTA:SA.

Obtaining compatible & used copies

Officially, Rockstar Games and Take-Two have stopped selling the original PC port of GTA San Andreas. In order to obtain it you could look into online flea-markets or private resellers. A prominent example in the EU is ebay.de. By typing in "gta san andreas pc" into the search field you can find plenty of people that still sell the compatible game. Be careful though as buying from untrustworthy resellers such as unknown non-business people does pose risks such as fake or broken copies.

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.

The purchase of the compatible game is unavailable through Steam.

Yes
Amazon For the Standard edition of the game, if MTA is incompatible, visit this topic and follow the instructions, or try obtaining a GTA SA 1.00 No CD - any HOODLUM release will function correctly. Unconfirmed (Standard)
Rockstar Games Launcher It is recommended to get GTA:SA straight from the Rockstar Games Launcher application rather than the webshop page.

The purchase of the compatible game is unavailable through the R* Games store.

Yes
Windows App Store This is a mobile/Xbox "remastered" version of the game ported to PC. Will never work with MTA. No