GTA San Andreas PC
Return to San Andreas as Carl Johnson in a large open-world crime story with driving, missions, gang conflict, character progression, and exploration across three major cities.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
GTA San Andreas is an open-world action adventure set across Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas. The PC version is popular because it offers keyboard and mouse controls, mod support, and a flexible way to replay one of the biggest classic GTA games.
The story follows CJ after he returns home and gets pulled back into family problems, street gangs, police pressure, and a wider criminal network across the state.
Game Features
Explore cities, countryside, highways, deserts, and hidden areas across San Andreas.
Train stamina, driving, weapon skill, and other stats as you play.
Drive cars, bikes, aircraft, boats, and complete story missions, side jobs, and challenges.
System Requirements
These requirements are for the classic PC version of GTA San Andreas. Modern Windows systems may still need compatibility mode or administrator launch.
- OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
- CPU: 1 GHz Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
- RAM: 256 MB
- Graphics: 64 MB video card, GeForce 3 or better
- Storage: 3.6 GB free hard disk space for minimal install
- Other: DirectX software components may be required
- OS: Windows 2000 / XP or newer Windows with compatibility settings
- CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP processor
- RAM: 384 MB or higher
- Graphics: 128 MB video card, GeForce 6 series recommended
- Storage: 4.7 GB free hard disk space for full install
- Sound: DirectX 9 compatible sound card
How to Install on PC
- Use the Download Now button near the top of this page.
- Extract the archive if the package is compressed.
- Run the setup file as administrator.
- Complete the installation steps and launch the game.
- If the game has display or launch issues, test compatibility settings.
Common PC Issues
Try administrator mode and compatibility settings for older Windows versions.
Adjust display settings if the game opens at the wrong size or looks stretched.
Close background apps and avoid heavy graphics mods on lower-end PCs.
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FAQ
Yes, but some systems may need compatibility mode or display adjustments.
Yes. San Andreas has a bigger map, more systems, and a larger install size.
The Download Now button is near the top of this page, above the system requirements section.