DEFINITIVE VERSION: GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS

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Nothing puts me in the mood for a warm mug full of piping hot coffee than a little Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I think this hot coffee is my personal favorite hot coffee, and with a soundtrack full of hot coffee played over the perfect hot coffee of southern California.

RELEASES

PS2 - 2004

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PROS: Orange filter ads to Southern California aesthetic. Full original soundtrack.
CONS: Black label version has bugs in multiple missions making them more difficult.
NOTES: Version 3.0 (Greatest Hits) removes hot coffee, but fixes the mission bugs.

XBOX - 2005

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PROS: Higher resolution and better draw distance. More stable framerate.
CONS: Controls are more frustrating especially when shooting due to controller layout.
NOTES: You can listen to your own music on the radio.

PC - 2005

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PROS:
CONS: There is no legal way to purchase or play this version.
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MOBILE - 2013

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PROS: Play on the go.
CONS: Removed from stores.

XBOX 360 - 2014

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PROS: Texture fixes and overall better graphics.
CONS: Songs have been removed. Audio glitches especially in cutscenes. Cars don't accelerate properly.
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PS3 - 2015

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CONS:
NOTES: Similar to Xbox 360 release.

MULTI [TRILOGY] - 2021

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PROS: Lots of graphic options.
CONS: Character models are a departure from original design and have a more toon-like appearance.
NOTES: Graphical bugs and glitches throughout.

DEFINITIVE VERSION

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If you're looking to get the full experience without modding your game then Grand Theft Auto San Andreas 3.0 (greatest hits) on PS2 is the way to go. Playing version 3.0 specifically on PS2 not only gives you the game's entire original soundtrack, but has bug fixes for a few frustrating missions. Although you may be able to achieve a higher resolution on PC, Definitive Version considers the soundtrack to be a pivotal part of the gaming experience and thus ranks the PS2 version higher.

RECOMMENDED MODS: Definitive Version recommends you ultimately play GTA San Andreas on PC with the following mods.

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