Where to buy GTASA
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 necessary afterward, 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 #help-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 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). | 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 |