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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).
This page outlines general version compatibility for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with MTA:SA as well as where they can be purchased.


'''Compatibility'''
=== 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 [https://forum.mtasa.com/topic/11757-patching-your-101-or-200-version-of-gta_saexe/ these instructions]. If that still doesn't work, then please contact us on [https://forum.mtasa.com/forum/83-client/ on the forums], or join the [https://mtasa.com/discord MTA Discord #help-support channel].
If a version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas marked below as compatible is not working, please try reinstalling MTA:SA. If that doesn't work, follow [https://forum.mtasa.com/topic/11757-patching-your-101-or-200-version-of-gta_saexe/ these instructions]. If that still doesn't work, then please contact us on [https://forum.mtasa.com/forum/83-client/ on the forums], or join the [https://mtasa.com/discord MTA Discord #help-support channel].
{{Important Note|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as part of '''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition''' ''(2021)'' is an entirely new release of the game. This version is '''not 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 (at launch).
=== Obtaining compatible & used copies ===


'''Obtaining compatible & used copies'''
Officially, the only way to purchase a compatible copy of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from Rockstar Games and Take-Two is through the purchase of the classic collection [https://store.rockstargames.com/en/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy '''Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy''' ''(2005)'' on the Rockstar Store]. The only other two options are either getting a used physical copy through flea-markets and private resellers or by buying a key for a compatible digital version from a key reseller. A prominent example in the EU for buying a used physical copy is [https://ebay.com ebay.com]. 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 (for example fake or broken copies). To find a digital key-reseller, using a search engine to find "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas key" or similar should yield plenty results. Evaluate which sources are trustworthy and check the key will work in your region before you consider a purchase.


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.com ebay.com]. 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 (for example fake or broken copies).


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!Product
!Retailer
!Retailer
!Works with MTA:SA?
!Available for purchase?
!Notes
!Notes
!Works with MTA:SA?
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|[http://store.steampowered.com/app/12120/ Steam]
| rowspan="2" |Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy ''(2005)''
|Specialized Steam version of the game.
|[https://store.rockstargames.com/en/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy Rockstar Store]
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|[https://store.rockstargames.com/en/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy Yes]}}
'''The purchase of the compatible game is unavailable through Steam.'''
| rowspan="2" |This is the 2005 collection of the '''3 original classic GTA games'''. It's currently the only version which is both '''compatible''' and '''available for purchase'''.
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|Steam
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{NoAsterisk}}
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|[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ Amazon] ([https://www.amazon.de/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-DVD-ROM/dp/B00076YSDM/ref=sr_1_1 alt #1], [https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B001DUG0NC/ref=sr_1_14 alt #2])
| rowspan="3" |Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
|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.
(Digital copy)
|{{Partial|Unconfirmed (Standard)}}
|Rockstar Store
|{{Yes}}
|{{NoAsterisk}}
| rowspan="2" |MTA:SA installer will make this compatible for you (make sure to install the latest version of MTA:SA '''after''' installing the digital GTA version), but without modifying original game files.
|-
|-
|[https://www.rockstarwarehouse.com/store/rsg/en_IE/pd/productID.5281755000 Rockstar Games Launcher]
|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/12120/Grand_Theft_Auto_San_Andreas/ Steam]
|You cannot buy the compatible game from the Rockstar Games Launcher (RGL) anymore.
 
According to this [https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/393o373751k48k/a-note-from-the-rockstar-games-team-re-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy-th Rockstar Games Newswire article] you were able to buy the classic GTA SA game within the 3D GTA classic bundle. Buyers of the Definitive Edition bundle received a free RGL copy of the game if the purchase was done until the 30th of June 2022.
 
'''The purchase of the compatible game is unavailable through the R* Games store.'''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{NoAsterisk}}
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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]
|This is a mobile/Xbox "remastered" version of the game ported to PC. '''Will never work with MTA.'''
|{{No}}
|{{No}}
|{{No}}
|This is a mobile/Xbox "remastered" version of the game ported to PC. '''Will never work with MTA:SA.'''
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|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
(Used physical copy)
|Amazon / Ebay / etc.
[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ link 1] [https://www.amazon.de/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-DVD-ROM/dp/B00076YSDM/ref=sr_1_1 link 2] [https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B001DUG0NC/ref=sr_1_14 link 3]
|{{Partial|Unconfirmed (Standard)}}
|{{Partial|Depending}}
|For the '''Standard''' edition of the game, if MTA:SA 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.
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Still available through key resellers. Only consider purchasing from reputable sources and check for region restrictions.


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Revision as of 17:41, 13 June 2023

This page outlines general version compatibility for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with MTA:SA as well as where they can be purchased.

Compatibility

If a version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas marked below as compatible is not working, please try reinstalling MTA:SA. 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.

[[{{{image}}}|link=|]] Important Note: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as part of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (2021) is an entirely new release of the game. This version is not compatible with MTA:SA.

Obtaining compatible & used copies

Officially, the only way to purchase a compatible copy of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from Rockstar Games and Take-Two is through the purchase of the classic collection Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy (2005) on the Rockstar Store. The only other two options are either getting a used physical copy through flea-markets and private resellers or by buying a key for a compatible digital version from a key reseller. A prominent example in the EU for buying a used physical copy is ebay.com. 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 (for example fake or broken copies). To find a digital key-reseller, using a search engine to find "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas key" or similar should yield plenty results. Evaluate which sources are trustworthy and check the key will work in your region before you consider a purchase.


Product Retailer Works with MTA:SA? Available for purchase? Notes
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy (2005) Rockstar Store Yes Yes This is the 2005 collection of the 3 original classic GTA games. It's currently the only version which is both compatible and available for purchase.
Steam Yes No*
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

(Digital copy)

Rockstar Store Yes No* MTA:SA installer will make this compatible for you (make sure to install the latest version of MTA:SA after installing the digital GTA version), but without modifying original game files.
Steam Yes No*
Windows App Store No No This is a mobile/Xbox "remastered" version of the game ported to PC. Will never work with MTA:SA.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

(Used physical copy)

Amazon / Ebay / etc.

link 1 link 2 link 3

Unconfirmed (Standard) Depending For the Standard edition of the game, if MTA:SA 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.

*Still available through key resellers. Only consider purchasing from reputable sources and check for region restrictions.

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