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This page outlines some of the places Grand Theft Auto San Andreas can be bought digitally and played with MTASA (sometimes with an automatic downgrade step).  Not all of these have been tested, but all should work correctly.  If not, please contact support.
This page outlines general version compatibility for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with MTA:SA as well as where they can be purchased.


All disc (DVD) versions of Windows GTASA are known to function fine.  If you are planning on buying a DVD of GTASA, you should try to obtain a "Standard" version rather than "Second Edition" or "Greatest Hits" editions, though all will work fine.
=== Compatibility ===


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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.}}
 
=== 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.
 
 
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|-
!Product
!Retailer
!Retailer
!Works with MTA:SA?
!Available for purchase?
!Notes
!Notes
!Verified to work with GTASA?
|-
|-
|[http://store.steampowered.com/app/12120/ Steam]
| rowspan="2" |Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy ''(2005)''
|Specialized Steam version of the game. MTA installer will downgrade this for you.  
|[https://store.rockstargames.com/en/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy Rockstar Store]
|'''Yes'''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes|[https://store.rockstargames.com/en/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy Yes]}}
| 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'''.
|-
|-
|[http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Download/dp/B006YVXGJQ Amazon]
|Steam
|
|{{Yes}}
* For the '''Standard''' edition of the game, if MTA is incompatible, try obtaining a GTA SA 1.00 No CD - any HOODLUM release will function correctly.
|{{NoAsterisk}}
* Steam version and disc copies of GTASA will function fine
|'''Unconfirmed (Standard)'''
'''Yes (Steam/Boxed DVD)'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-GTASAS/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas GamersGate]
| colspan="5" style="background: black; height: 1px; padding: 0px;"|
|This is the Steam version of the game, and will function similarly.
|'''Yes'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.game.co.uk/en/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-301403 Game UK]
| rowspan="3" |Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
|This is the Steam version of the game, and will function similarly.
(Digital copy)
|'''Yes'''
|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.
|-
|-
|[http://digital.gamefly.co.uk/#!/download-grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/5006365 GameFly Digital]
|[https://store.steampowered.com/app/12120/Grand_Theft_Auto_San_Andreas/ Steam]
|This is the Steam version of the game, and will function similarly.
|{{Yes}}
|'''Yes'''
|{{NoAsterisk}}
|-
|-
|[http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/gb/en/pc/games/action/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/ GreenManGaming]
|[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/9wzdncrfj1zn Windows App Store]
|This is the Steam version of the game, and will function similarly.
|{{No}}
|'''Yes'''
|{{No}}
|This is a mobile/Xbox "remastered" version of the game ported to PC. '''Will never work with MTA:SA.'''
|-
|-
|[http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/37409 GameStop]
| colspan="5" style="background: black; height: 1px; padding: 0px;"|
|This is the Steam version of the game, and will function similarly.
|'''Yes'''
|-
|[http://www.walmart.com/ip/Take-Two-GTASAESD-Grand-Theft-Auto-San-Andreas-PC/36754297 Walmart]
|This is the Steam version of the game, and will function similarly.
|'''Yes'''
|-
|-
|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
(Used physical copy)
|[https://www.amazon.de/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-DVD-ROM/dp/B00076YSDM/ref=sr_1_1?th=1 Amazon] / [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=GTA%3ASA&_sacat=0 Ebay] / etc.
|{{Yes}}
|{{Partial|Depending}}
|Any physical copy of the game will work as expected.
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Still available through key resellers. Only consider purchasing from reputable sources and check for region restrictions.
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 21 May 2024

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. Yes Depending Any physical copy of the game will work as expected.

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