For the original PlayStation 2 release of GTA San Andreas, enter a cheat's button sequence during gameplay. The examples below appear in Rockstar's published tip sheet; this does not make cheats supported or safe. Do not save after activating a cheat.
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Two PS2 example codes
| Effect | Button sequence |
|---|---|
| Maximum muscle | Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Left |
| Hydra aircraft | Triangle, Triangle, Square, Circle, X, L1, L1, Down, Up |
These examples cover the original PS2 game. Their behaviour in PC, mobile or Definitive Edition releases is outside the scope of this page.
Protect a save made before using cheats
Rockstar warns that cheat use can cause crashes or unrecoverable save problems. For the original PS2, its recovery advice is to switch off without saving, then load a save made before using cheats. Protect normal progress rather than assuming every problem can be repaired.
Before trying another sequence
- Write down the game name, edition and platform shown on your case or library entry before choosing a code list.
- Copy one complete sequence at a time, preserving the order of buttons and shoulder-button numbers.
- Note the effect you expected and what actually happened. A single recorded attempt is easier to check than several unrelated sequences entered in a row.
- If you cannot match a guide to your edition, find edition-specific documentation before substituting a PC command or another game’s button pattern.
Use this as a short, version-specific reference. It makes no claim to list every cheat or provide a universal unlock-everything sequence.