PlayStation 2 · 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
A sprawling open-world adventure where CJ moves through three cities and surrounding rural areas.
- Publisher
- Rockstar Games
- Format
- DVD-ROM
- Genre
- Action-adventure
- Released
- 2004
01
Overview
You play as CJ across a map built around three cities and wide rural stretches. Progress saves to a PlayStation 2 memory card, and character customization is woven into the campaign. A rap soundtrack sets the tone throughout the experience.
02
Why it matters
The three-city open world expanded the expectations for scale in the genre at the time. Its mix of customization, music, and open-ended structure became a reference point for later open-world titles.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy pairs the DVD-ROM disc with a case, instruction manual, and any included booklet or card. Exact extras vary by region and pressing, so compare the specific edition before buying.
04
Playing it today
It runs on any standard PlayStation 2 console with a memory card for saves. Physical discs can be swapped between consoles of the same region without region locking beyond standard PS2 rules.