Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas an Xbox Original
by Justin McElroy 
{ Oct 16th 2008 at 1:30PM }
If you think that, unlike b****es, you can hang with the streets, you have your shot: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is now an Xbox Original, available for 1200 MS Points ($15). Just don't blame us when the fire department has to carry your tubby ass out of your house with a forklift. That's the streets.
Update: San Andreas will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace starting Monday, October 20, 2008
[Thanks, Harith]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Maverick Saturn @ Oct 16th 2008 1:36PM
Returning to our roots ey :D
finaldarklord @ Oct 16th 2008 4:22PM
Indeed.
I wonder if this will support custom soundtracks like the original did.
Titanium_Orchid @ Oct 16th 2008 1:38PM
word to your mother homie. That bell on the bike is gangsta'
Jakka @ Oct 16th 2008 1:39PM
Last good GTA game? Way better than 4 imo.
Markez @ Oct 16th 2008 1:43PM
I have to agree. Obviously the spit shine n' polish on GTAIV blows it away in many regards, but I just really enjoyed San Andreas so much more through and through.
Tom18230 @ Oct 16th 2008 1:52PM
They took alot of fun things out of 4, like the jetpack, bikes, jet pack, parachutes etc. Also, I wanted more customization...more clothes, more tattoos, more haircuts.
Markez @ Oct 16th 2008 1:58PM
Yep, and I don't know why, but a handful of people came out of the woodwork to call me a douche, which I'm fine with, after I said that I'd miss being able to customize cars.
So sue me, I like pimping out a crappy little hatchback with rims, hydraulics, nitros, and parking it in my garage.
Safehouses were almost wholly pointless in GTAIV, outside of being able to start/save from somewhere convenient.
Sniffle...
Tom18230 @ Oct 16th 2008 2:03PM
Since they got rid of being able to buy safe houses, there's absolutely nothing to spend money on. I've bought all the clothes, guns and hotdogs I can and I still have an endless supply of money left. It's pointless.
The game, whilst looking better and being more realistic, lacks those "omg look what I just did" moments SA had.
Haggard @ Oct 16th 2008 2:15PM
Tom summed it up pretty well. Part of GTA's brilliance was its slightly madcap gameplay, yet it was still varied and serious enough to stay intrigueing. While San Andreas' writing felt a little padded out in some ways, I preferred the story to GTA4's.
Not saying 4 had a bad story (it was pretty good), I just enjoyed the previous one more.
Jack Tretton @ Oct 16th 2008 3:00PM
@Tom18230
Are you absolutely sure you've bought all the hotdogs you can?
Ciatrick Leodis McKelvin @ Oct 16th 2008 1:40PM
This is a nice add to originals lineup. But, what about the "episodic" content that we know nothing about.
Haggard @ Oct 16th 2008 2:16PM
Haven't they revealed a rough release date?
Ciatrick Leodis McKelvin @ Oct 16th 2008 2:20PM
I think early 2009.
But, what is it?
Vidikron @ Oct 16th 2008 1:44PM
I couldn't stand all that nonsense with working out and such. GTA:SA drove me away with that crap.
DEEZNUTZ @ Oct 16th 2008 1:52PM
Ditto. I got sick of all that non-sense. GTA VC is the best of them IMO.
Markez @ Oct 16th 2008 1:59PM
Working out, for the most part, was never requisite or even a remotely substantial part of the game.
My Carl was a stringbean the whole game through, it didn't matter.
Vidikron @ Oct 16th 2008 2:00PM
VC is still my favorite as well.
j.howlett @ Oct 16th 2008 6:05PM
you only had to workout for a little bit of story and if you wanted a certain girlfriend. i kept my carl in shape by fighting people i got into accidents with and running cross the state. SA is the best but i really like VC and VC stories. gta4 is great, i just hope they follow with expanding on it like last gen
arhoads @ Oct 16th 2008 1:48PM
what was all that white-boy-gangsta bull crap? i came to read some gta news, not sort through some crap about the streets
Ciatrick Leodis McKelvin @ Oct 16th 2008 1:50PM
have a sense of humor
arhoads @ Oct 16th 2008 1:55PM
i didn't find it funny
i guess i just wanted an explanation on what an xbox original is...
Ciatrick Leodis McKelvin @ Oct 16th 2008 2:24PM
"i guess i just wanted an explanation on what an xbox original is..."
thats easy. Its a game that was on the original x-box and can now be downloaded from the xbla marketplace to be stored on your 360's hard drive. However, no achievements or extra features are included.
They have other games on originals like halo & jade empire to name a few.
Metal Geario 360 @ Oct 16th 2008 2:29PM
Whoa nelly...
Whats more to know, the SA is only like, what?
3 trillion years old?
Lighten up... Homey.
Grroooove Streeeet!
onan @ Oct 16th 2008 1:54PM
They're quickly running out of $5 games to charge $15 dollars for. They'd better slow down the pace, otherwise they'll be forced to offer us games that would be a decent value at $15, like Marvel Vs Capcom 2.
Ethan Rom @ Oct 16th 2008 2:29PM
The Platinum Hits version of this for XBOX runs $19.99 brand new. I think $15 is not too bad of a deal. I might get this just because my copy of San Andreas is all scratched up.
Hala Madrid!! (www.realmadrid.com) @ Oct 16th 2008 1:54PM
Oh, I remember the ad for this game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2WUZv9kqdo&feature=related
Guns N' Roses RULZ!
therpham @ Oct 16th 2008 1:59PM
That's some real conversation for your ass.
RudyHuxtable @ Oct 16th 2008 2:02PM
Give me Vice City and you got yourself a deal.
Markez @ Oct 16th 2008 2:09PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3a52kemJcY
Chin-Poh @ Oct 16th 2008 2:05PM
I would absolutely love San Andreas remade with the GTA4 engine. : )
JeffM @ Oct 16th 2008 2:15PM
I am currently playing GTA3 on the PC and I was thinking the exact same thing- I love that game! (VC & SA too)
I haven't played 4 yet, I bought it on launch day and it is still sealed on top of my Xbox- I'll get around to it some day I'm sure. I've waited so long now I may as well just play it on PC in a month...
BubbaSLiM @ Oct 16th 2008 2:29PM
Amen, that would be the ultimate GTA
Chin-Poh @ Oct 16th 2008 3:03PM
Having Vice City and San Andreas recreated would be my dream GTA4 DLC. : )
tmacairjordan87 @ Oct 16th 2008 2:10PM
I downloaded the pc version but unfortunately my wired 360 pad doesn't work and that game is AWFUl with mouse and keyboard, so I'll gladly drop $15 for this.
Haggard @ Oct 16th 2008 2:17PM
I enjoyed it thoroughly on mouse and keyboard, although you can tell the combat system wasn't really designed for it.
Xoviet chiK - Gyiyg Strikes Back @ Oct 16th 2008 2:18PM
You can find it new on disc on PS2 for $10-15, for some reason the Xbox version is still $20.
JeffM @ Oct 16th 2008 2:20PM
Are you kidding? I find these games to be way better with KB & mouse. I use MMB for brake/reverse and right click for acceleration- which is weird, but I started doing that in VC so you could fully control the motorcycles. I mapped W & S to lean forward/back then you aren't missing any buttons. I use Q for look left and R for look right and mapped E to Action. :P
One of the only games I do controls remapping- but I agree the out of the box controls are kinda wonky.
Metal Geario 360 @ Oct 16th 2008 2:32PM
Strange...
We can do this like gentlemen or,
We can git into some WASD sheeit!
ed @ Oct 16th 2008 7:52PM
I've hacked a few settings files and whipped up an app to get 360 controllers working but I won't be giving it to you because I detest you.
Works on VC too but not 3.
tmacairjordan87 @ Oct 16th 2008 7:58PM
Nor would I trust downloading something from you anyway, so it all works out fine.
ed @ Oct 17th 2008 9:48AM
Chances are high that you've used one of the apps I've worked on before, just so you know.
Just Mr ESC. @ Oct 16th 2008 2:15PM
I didn't like SA, I found it more insulting than wacky but what really pissed me off were the controls in the Ps2.
GTA IV is still my favorite. I still remember the days when I played GTA I and Carmageddon wacky and stupid fun but back in the day it was all about SkyRoads and Raptor,F*ck yeah.
Now that I’m sure you could buy the collection for the Ps2 for just 30$ or less.
Von Dozier @ Oct 16th 2008 2:20PM
I already have the Xbox triple pack.
The controls between the games are an absolute mess though. GTA3/VC/SA all have different schemes. Makes going from something like GTA3 to SA very tough. You have to relearn brand new controls. A little ridiculous.
Genisus @ Oct 16th 2008 2:31PM
I might would get this if it was in widescreen. Anyone know? When I hook my XBOX up to my LCD 46" 1080p samsung it's horrible looking and in some sorta fullscreen/widescreen mess.
Iwa @ Oct 16th 2008 3:17PM
When using backwards compatibility on the 360 you have to switch the console to the proper resolution the game supports. Most Xbox games only support 640x480. This will fix most of the problems you're encountering.
Blazur @ Oct 16th 2008 2:22PM
100% completion, bitches! Seeing that image brings back so many good memories =]
Havene't played GTAIV yet, but will be getting it for the PC in Nov.
CaptainDbag @ Oct 16th 2008 3:03PM
...someone is very proud of their TV and wants everyone to know it. I agree, though, it does look crappy on newer televisions. I tried to play the original Fable and it drove me absolutely nuts. Had to plug the old XBOX in and give it a whirl on the old telly.
yojimb0 @ Oct 16th 2008 3:06PM
what an excellent idea.
Titanium_Orchid @ Oct 16th 2008 4:34PM
THIS IS THE WORST IDEA EVAR!!!
I hope this game comes to life, jumps out of your TV and dies in a fire. Then its smoldering remains can fertilize a tree which I will cut down and turn into toilet paper.
FSK405K @ Oct 16th 2008 5:19PM
It better include Hot Coffee, not because it's good gameplay or anything, but because it's a legendary part of the game's mystique. Otherwise I'm sticking with my PC version.