Every Cheat Code for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition

Complete list of all cheat codes for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Includes weapon spawns, vehicle spawns, money, health, wanted level, gameplay tweaks, and weather effects.

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April 6, 2026
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By Jonny Gamer

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Every Cheat Code for GTA San Andreas – Definitive Edition (All Platforms)

All GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition cheat codes are listed below, organized by effect across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. On PC and mobile, you type a keyword directly — no menu required on PC, while mobile needs one extra step through the Options screen. On consoles, you enter button sequences during gameplay. None of these codes have been removed in the Definitive Edition; every cheat from the original 2004 release carries over intact.

One critical warning up front: activating any cheat code disables trophy and achievement unlocks for that entire save session. Save your game before entering any codes.

Before You Start: How to Enter Cheats on Each Platform

The entry method differs significantly depending on where you’re playing, so here’s a quick breakdown before getting into the full tables.

PC: Simply type the keyword during gameplay — no pause menu, no special mode. CJ will not say anything, but the effect triggers immediately. Codes are not case-sensitive.

PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch: Enter the button sequence during active gameplay (not paused). Buttons must be pressed in order without too long a gap between inputs. If done correctly, a brief on-screen confirmation message appears.

Mobile: This one requires navigation. Tap the minimap in the top-left corner to open the main menu, go to Options → Accessibility → Enter Cheat Code. Your device’s on-screen keyboard appears, and you type the same keyword strings used on PC. The mobile and PC keyword lists are identical.

How to Use GTA San Andreas Cheats on Mobile

Mobile gets its own section because the path to entering codes trips people up. The minimap tap is the key — it’s easy to miss if you’re expecting a dedicated cheat menu on the pause screen (there isn’t one).

Once you’ve tapped the minimap and reached the Enter Cheat Code field, type the full keyword exactly as shown in the table below. No spaces, no punctuation. Hit confirm. The effect activates immediately and you’re returned to gameplay.

A few edge cases worth knowing: the INEEDSOMEHELP code gives you $250,000 cash, full health, and full armor simultaneously — it’s the same code as “Get $250,000 Cash, Full Health & Full Armor,” not a separate health-only cheat. There’s no standalone money cheat in San Andreas. Also, GOODBYECRUELWORLD instantly kills CJ, which sounds useless but can be handy for escaping a five-star wanted situation when you’ve forgotten to save nearby.

Two vehicle codes on mobile use shorter, seemingly random strings rather than readable words: VKYPQCF for All Taxis Have NOS and GKPNMQ for Drive On Water. These are holdovers from the original PC release and work identically on mobile.

PC Cheat Codes (Keyboard Input)

EffectPC / Mobile Keyword
Weapon Set #1THUGSARMOURY
Weapon Set #2PROFESSIONALSKIT
Weapon Set #3NUTTERSTOYS
Get $250,000 Cash, Full Health & Full ArmorINEEDSOMEHELP
Instant DeathGOODBYECRUELWORLD
Infinite AmmoFULLCLIP
Infinite HealthINEEDSOMEHELP
Infinite Lung CapacityMANFROMATLANTIS
Raise Wanted LevelTURNUPTHEHEAT
Lower Wanted LevelTURNDOWNTHEHEAT
Lock Wanted LevelIDOASIPLEASE
Maximum FatWHOATEALLTHEPIES
Maximum MuscleBUFFMEUP
Maximum RespectWORSHIPME
Super JumpKANGAROO
Super PunchSTINGLIKEABEE
Armed PedestriansSURROUNDEDBYNUTTERS
Angry PedestriansSTOPPICKINGONME
Rioting PedestriansSTATEOFEMERGENCY
Elvis PedestriansBLUESUEDESHOES
Ninja PedestriansNINJATOWN
No PedestriansGHOSTTOWN
Faster GameplaySPEEDITUP
Slower GameplaySLOWITDOWN
Improved HandlingSTICKLIKEGLUE
Aggressive TrafficALLDRIVERSARECRIMINALS
Flying CarsCHITTYCHITTYBANGBANG
Flying BoatsFLYINGFISH
All Cars Have NOSSPEEDFREAK
All Taxis Have NOSVKYPQCF
Drive On WaterGKPNMQ
Pink CarsPINKISTHENEWCOOL
Black CarsSOLONGASITSBLACK
Spawn TankTIMETOKICKASS
Spawn JetpackROCKETMAN
Spawn Monster TruckMONSTERMASH
Spawn ParachuteLETSGOBASEJUMPING
Spawn Bloodring BangerOLDSPEEDDEMON
Spawn Caddy18HOLES
Spawn DozerITSALLBULL
Spawn Hotring Racer (1)VROCKPOKEY
Spawn Hotring Racer (2)JUSTTRYANDSTOPME
Spawn Hunter (Attack Helicopter)OHDUDE
Spawn Hydra (Fighter Jet)JUMPJET
Spawn LimoCELEBRITYSTATUS
Spawn Quad BikeFOURWHEELFUN
Spawn RancherDOUGHNUTHANDICAP
Spawn Stunt PlaneFLYINGTOSTUNT
Spawn TankerHITTHEROADJACK
Spawn TrashmasterTRUEGRIME
Spawn Vortex (Hovercraft)IWANTTOHOVER
Morning SkyPLEASANTLYWARM
Night SkyNIGHTPROWLER
Cloudy WeatherDULLDULLDAY
Rainy WeatherSTAYINANDWATCHTV
Foggy WeatherCANTSEEWHEREIMGOING
SandstormSANDINMYEARS

PlayStation Cheat Codes (Controller Input)

EffectButton Sequence
Weapon Set #1R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Weapon Set #2R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left
Weapon Set #3R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down
Get $250,000 Cash, Full Health & Full ArmorR1, R2, L1, ✕, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Instant DeathRight, L2, Down, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, L2, L1
Infinite AmmoL1, R1, ☐, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, ☐, Down, L1, L1
Infinite HealthDown, ✕, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, △
Infinite Lung CapacityDown, Left, L1, Down, Down, R2, Down, L2, Down
Raise Wanted LevelR1, R1, 〇, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
Lower Wanted LevelR1, R1, 〇, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Lock Wanted Level〇, Right, 〇, Right, Left, ☐, △, Up
Maximum Fat△, Up, Up, Left, Right, ☐, 〇, Down
Maximum Muscle△, Up, Up, Left, Right, ☐, 〇, Left
Maximum RespectL1, R1, △, Down, R2, ✕, L1, Up, L2, L2, L1, L1
Super JumpUp, Up, △, △, Up, Up, Left, Right, ☐, R2, R2
Super PunchUp, Left, ✕, △, R1, 〇, 〇, 〇, L2
Armed PedestriansR2, R1, ✕, △, ✕, △, Up, Down
Angry PedestriansDown, Up, Up, Up, ✕, R2, R1, L2, L2
Rioting PedestriansDown, Left, Up, Left, ✕, R2, R1, L2, L1
Elvis PedestriansL1, 〇, △, L1, L1, ☐, L2, Up, Down, Left
Ninja Pedestrians✕, ✕, Down, R2, L2, 〇, R1, 〇, ☐
No Pedestrians✕, Down, Up, R2, Down, △, L1, △, Left
Faster Gameplay△, Up, Right, Down, L2, L1, ☐
Slower Gameplay△, Up, Right, Down, ☐, R2, R1
Improved Handling△, R1, R1, Left, R1, L1, R2, L1
Aggressive TrafficR2, 〇, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, R2, L2
Flying CarsUp, Down, L1, R1, L1, Right, Left, L1, Left
Flying BoatsR2, 〇, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, ☐, △
All Cars Have NOSLeft, △, R1, L1, Up, ☐, △, Down, 〇, L2, L1, L1
All Taxis Have NOSUp, ✕, △, ✕, △, ✕, ☐, R2, Right
Drive On WaterRight, R2, 〇, R1, L2, ☐, R1, R2
Pink Cars〇, L1, Down, L2, Left, ✕, R1, L1, Right, 〇
Black Cars〇, L2, Up, R1, Left, ✕, R1, L1, Left, 〇
Spawn Tank〇, 〇, L1, 〇, 〇, 〇, L1, L2, R1, △, 〇, △
Spawn JetpackLeft, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right
Spawn Monster TruckRight, Up, R1, R1, R1, Down, △, △, ✕, 〇, L1, L1
Spawn ParachuteLeft, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, Up, Down, Right, L1
Spawn Bloodring BangerDown, R1, 〇, L2, L2, ✕, R1, L1, Left, Left
Spawn Caddy〇, L1, Up, R1, L2, ✕, R1, L1, 〇, ✕
Spawn DozerR2, L1, L1, Right, Right, Up, Up, ✕, L1, Left
Spawn Hotring Racer (1)R1, 〇, R2, Right, L1, L2, ✕, ✕, ☐, R1
Spawn Hotring Racer (2)R2, L1, 〇, Right, L1, R1, Right, Up, 〇, R2
Spawn Hunter (Attack Helicopter)〇, ✕, L1, 〇, 〇, L1, 〇, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1
Spawn Hydra (Fighter Jet)△, △, ☐, 〇, ✕, L1, L1, Down, Up
Spawn LimoR2, Up, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, 〇, Right
Spawn Quad BikeLeft, Left, Down, Down, Up, Up, ☐, 〇, △, R1, R2
Spawn RancherUp, Right, Right, L1, Right, Up, ☐, L2
Spawn Stunt Plane〇, Up, L1, L2, Down, R1, L1, L1, Left, Left, ✕, △
Spawn TankerR1, Up, Left, Right, R2, Up, Right, ☐, Right, L2, L1, L1
Spawn Trashmaster〇, R1, 〇, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, 〇, Right
Spawn Vortex (Hovercraft)△, △, ☐, 〇, ✕, L1, L2, Down, Down
Morning SkyR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, ☐
Night SkyR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, △
Cloudy WeatherL2, Down, Down, Left, ☐, Left, R2, ☐, ✕, R1, L1, L1
Rainy WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, 〇
Foggy WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, ✕
SandstormUp, Down, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2

Xbox Cheat Codes (Controller Input)

EffectButton Sequence
Weapon Set #1RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Weapon Set #2RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left
Weapon Set #3RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down
Get $250,000 Cash, Full Health & Full ArmorRB, RT, LB, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Instant DeathRight, LT, Down, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, LT, LB
Infinite AmmoLB, RB, X, RB, Left, RT, RB, Left, X, Down, LB, LB
Infinite HealthDown, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Down, Up, Y
Infinite Lung CapacityDown, Left, LB, Down, Down, RT, Down, LT, Down
Raise Wanted LevelRB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
Lower Wanted LevelRB, RB, B, RT, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Lock Wanted LevelB, Right, B, Right, Left, X, Y, Up
Maximum FatY, Up, Up, Left, Right, X, B, Down
Maximum MuscleY, Up, Up, Left, Right, X, B, Left
Maximum RespectLB, RB, Y, Down, RT, A, LB, Up, LT, LT, LB, LB
Super JumpUp, Up, Y, Y, Up, Up, Left, Right, X, RT, RT
Super PunchUp, Left, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT
Armed PedestriansRT, RB, A, Y, A, Y, Up, Down
Angry PedestriansDown, Up, Up, Up, A, RT, RB, LT, LT
Rioting PedestriansDown, Left, Up, Left, A, RT, RB, LT, LB
Elvis PedestriansLB, B, Y, LB, LB, X, LT, Up, Down, Left
Ninja PedestriansA, A, Down, RT, LT, B, RB, B, X
No PedestriansA, Down, Up, RT, Down, Y, LB, Y, Left
Faster GameplayY, Up, Right, Down, LT, LB, X
Slower GameplayY, Up, Right, Down, X, RT, RB
Improved HandlingY, RB, RB, Left, RB, LB, RT, LB
Aggressive TrafficRT, B, RB, LT, Left, RB, LB, RT, LT
Flying CarsUp, Down, LB, RB, LB, Right, Left, LB, Left
Flying BoatsRT, B, Up, LB, Right, RB, Right, Up, X, Y
All Cars Have NOSLeft, Y, RB, LB, Up, X, Y, Down, B, LT, LB, LB
All Taxis Have NOSUp, A, Y, A, Y, A, X, RT, Right
Drive On WaterRight, RT, B, RB, LT, X, RB, RT
Pink CarsB, LB, Down, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, Right, B
Black CarsB, LT, Up, RB, Left, A, RB, LB, Left, B
Spawn TankB, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y
Spawn JetpackLeft, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, Up, Down, Left, Right
Spawn Monster TruckRight, Up, RB, RB, RB, Down, Y, Y, A, B, LB, LB
Spawn ParachuteLeft, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, Up, Down, Right, LB
Spawn Bloodring BangerDown, RB, B, LT, LT, A, RB, LB, Left, Left
Spawn CaddyB, LB, Up, RB, LT, A, RB, LB, B, A
Spawn DozerRT, LB, LB, Right, Right, Up, Up, A, LB, Left
Spawn Hotring Racer (1)RB, B, RT, Right, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB
Spawn Hotring Racer (2)RT, LB, B, Right, LB, RB, Right, Up, B, RT
Spawn Hunter (Attack Helicopter)B, A, LB, B, B, LB, B, RB, RT, LT, LB, LB
Spawn Hydra (Fighter Jet)Y, Y, X, B, A, LB, LB, Down, Up
Spawn LimoRT, Up, LT, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right
Spawn Quad BikeLeft, Left, Down, Down, Up, Up, X, B, Y, RB, RT
Spawn RancherUp, Right, Right, LB, Right, Up, X, LT
Spawn Stunt PlaneB, Up, LB, LT, Down, RB, LB, LB, Left, Left, A, Y
Spawn TankerRB, Up, Left, Right, RT, Up, Right, X, Right, LT, LB, LB
Spawn TrashmasterB, RB, B, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right
Spawn Vortex (Hovercraft)Y, Y, X, B, A, LB, LT, Down, Down
Morning SkyRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X
Night SkyRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Y
Cloudy WeatherLT, Down, Down, Left, X, Left, RT, X, A, RB, LB, LB
Rainy WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, B
Foggy WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, A
SandstormUp, Down, LB, LB, LT, LT, LB, LT, RB, RT

Nintendo Switch Cheat Codes (Button Input)

EffectButton Sequence
Weapon Set #1R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Weapon Set #2R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left
Weapon Set #3R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down
Get $250,000 Cash, Full Health & Full ArmorR, ZR, L, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Instant DeathRight, ZL, Down, R, Left, Left, R, L, ZL, L
Infinite AmmoL, R, Y, R, Left, ZR, R, Left, Y, Down, L, L
Infinite HealthDown, B, Right, Left, Right, R, Right, Down, Up, X
Infinite Lung CapacityDown, Left, L, Down, Down, ZR, Down, ZL, Down
Raise Wanted LevelR, R, A, ZR, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
Lower Wanted LevelR, R, A, ZR, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Lock Wanted LevelA, Right, A, Right, Left, Y, X, Up
Maximum FatX, Up, Up, Left, Right, Y, A, Down
Maximum MuscleX, Up, Up, Left, Right, Y, A, Left
Maximum RespectL, R, X, Down, ZR, B, L, Up, ZL, ZL, L, L
Super JumpUp, Up, X, X, Up, Up, Left, Right, Y, ZR, ZR
Super PunchUp, Left, B, X, R, A, A, A, ZL
Armed PedestriansZR, R, B, X, B, X, Up, Down
Angry PedestriansDown, Up, Up, Up, B, ZR, R, ZL, ZL
Rioting PedestriansDown, Left, Up, Left, B, ZR, R, ZL, L
Elvis PedestriansL, A, X, L, L, Y, ZL, Up, Down, Left
Ninja PedestriansB, B, Down, ZR, ZL, A, R, A, Y
No PedestriansB, Down, Up, ZR, Down, X, L, X, Left
Faster GameplayX, Up, Right, Down, ZL, L, Y
Slower GameplayX, Up, Right, Down, Y, ZR, R
Improved HandlingX, R, R, Left, R, L, ZR, L
Aggressive TrafficZR, A, R, ZL, Left, R, L, ZR, ZL
Flying CarsUp, Down, L, R, L, Right, Left, L, Left
Flying BoatsZR, A, Up, L, Right, R, Right, Up, Y, X
All Cars Have NOSLeft, X, R, L, Up, Y, X, Down, A, ZL, L, L
All Taxis Have NOSUp, B, X, B, X, B, Y, ZR, Right
Drive On WaterRight, ZR, A, R, ZL, Y, R, ZR
Pink CarsA, L, Down, ZL, Left, B, R, L, Right, A
Black CarsA, ZL, Up, R, Left, B, R, L, Left, A
Spawn TankA, A, L, A, A, A, L, ZL, R, X, A, X
Spawn JetpackLeft, Right, L, ZL, R, ZR, Up, Down, Left, Right
Spawn Monster TruckRight, Up, R, R, R, Down, X, X, B, A, L, L
Spawn ParachuteLeft, Right, L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, Up, Down, Right, L
Spawn Bloodring BangerDown, R, A, ZL, ZL, B, R, L, Left, Left
Spawn CaddyA, L, Up, R, ZL, B, R, L, A, B
Spawn DozerZR, L, L, Right, Right, Up, Up, B, L, Left
Spawn Hotring Racer (1)R, A, ZR, Right, L, ZL, B, B, Y, R
Spawn Hotring Racer (2)ZR, L, A, Right, L, R, Right, Up, A, ZR
Spawn Hunter (Attack Helicopter)A, B, L, A, A, L, A, R, ZR, ZL, L, L
Spawn Hydra (Fighter Jet)X, X, Y, A, B, L, L, Down, Up
Spawn LimoZR, Up, ZL, Left, Left, R, L, A, Right
Spawn Quad BikeLeft, Left, Down, Down, Up, Up, Y, A, X, R, ZR
Spawn RancherUp, Right, Right, L, Right, Up, Y, ZL
Spawn Stunt PlaneA, Up, L, ZL, Down, R, L, L, Left, Left, B, X
Spawn TankerR, Up, Left, Right, ZR, Up, Right, Y, Right, ZL, L, L
Spawn TrashmasterA, R, A, R, Left, Left, R, L, A, Right
Spawn Vortex (Hovercraft)X, X, Y, A, B, L, ZL, Down, Down
Morning SkyZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Y
Night SkyZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, X
Cloudy WeatherZL, Down, Down, Left, Y, Left, ZR, Y, B, R, L, L
Rainy WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, A
Foggy WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, B
SandstormUp, Down, L, L, ZL, ZL, L, ZL, R, ZR

The Achievements Warning You Actually Need to Read

This is worth spelling out clearly because the game’s handling of cheats and trophies is stricter than most players expect.

Activating any cheat code during a session permanently disables trophy and achievement unlocks for that save file until you restart the game entirely — not just until you deactivate the cheat. Turning off a cheat mid-session doesn’t restore eligibility. The flag is set the moment a code is entered.

What this means practically: if you enter BUFFMEUP to max your muscle stat, then complete a mission, that mission’s associated trophy won’t pop. The game won’t warn you. It simply won’t register.

The right workflow is straightforward. Keep a clean save — a separate slot where you’ve never entered a cheat — and use that for achievement runs. Load a different save (or a fresh file) when you want to use codes. Some players keep a dedicated “chaos save” specifically for cheat sessions.

One additional edge case: the IDOASIPLEASE lock wanted level code and the TURNDOWNTHEHEAT clear wanted code are both helpful for mission preparation, but entering either one still triggers the achievement lockout. There’s no “safe” cheat that sidesteps this — every single code in the tables above carries the same consequence.

Fair warning for completionists playing on PS5 or Xbox Series X via the Definitive Edition: the trophy/achievement list is shared across platforms, but the lockout behavior is identical everywhere. Save first. Always.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the GTA San Andreas infinite health cheat code?

On PC and mobile, type INEEDSOMEHELP — note this also gives $250,000 and full armor at the same time. On PlayStation: Down, ✕, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, △. On Xbox: Down, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Down, Up, Y. On Nintendo Switch: Down, B, Right, Left, Right, R, Right, Down, Up, X.

What’s the jetpack cheat code in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition?

Type ROCKETMAN on PC or mobile. On PlayStation: Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right. On Xbox: Left, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, Up, Down, Left, Right. On Switch: Left, Right, L, ZL, R, ZR, Up, Down, Left, Right.

Is there a standalone money cheat in GTA San Andreas?

No. There’s no code that gives cash only. INEEDSOMEHELP (PC/mobile) is the closest option — it grants $250,000 alongside full health and full armor. You can’t separate the effects.

How do you spawn the Hydra jet?

On PC and mobile: JUMPJET. On PlayStation: △, △, ☐, 〇, ✕, L1, L1, Down, Up. On Xbox: Y, Y, X, B, A, LB, LB, Down, Up. On Switch: X, X, Y, A, B, L, L, Down, Up. The Hydra spawns directly above CJ, so make sure you’re in an open area.

Do GTA San Andreas cheats work in the Definitive Edition?

Yes. As of the March 2026 update, all original San Andreas cheat codes function in the Definitive Edition across all platforms. No codes have been removed or altered in any post-launch patch.

Can I turn off a cheat after activating it?

Most cheats can be toggled off by re-entering the same code. However, this does not restore your eligibility for trophies and achievements — once a code is entered in a session, that flag cannot be cleared without closing and reloading the game from a clean save.

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