Every Cheat Code for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – Definitive Edition

Complete list of cheat codes for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition across all platforms—PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch—with controller inputs and keyword codes.

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April 7, 2026
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By Jonny Gamer

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Every Cheat Code for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition – All Platforms

GTA Vice City Definitive Edition has over 50 cheat codes covering weapons, vehicles, character skins, weather, and wanted level—available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile. On PC and mobile, you type keyword strings directly. On consoles, you enter button sequences during gameplay without pausing. One critical warning before you start: activating any cheat disables trophy and achievement tracking for that session, so save your game first.

Every code listed below has been verified against the Definitive Edition release. The keyword codes for PC and mobile are identical, and controller inputs vary by platform—don’t mix up PlayStation and Xbox inputs, or nothing will register.

Before You Enter a Single Code

Console inputs work during active gameplay—no menu, no pause screen. Just enter the button sequence at normal speed while on foot or in a vehicle. You’ll see a confirmation message on screen if it registered. If it doesn’t appear, try again slightly slower.

On mobile, tap the mini-map in the top-left corner to open the main menu, go to Options → Accessibility → Enter Cheat Code, then type the keyword. On PC, just type the keyword directly during gameplay—no console window needed.

Cheats don’t carry over between sessions in terms of blocking trophies permanently, but achievements will be suspended for any session where a cheat was active. Save before experimenting.

Mobile Cheat Codes (Android & iOS)

The mobile keyword codes are case-insensitive and identical to the PC list. Enter them through the Accessibility menu as described above.

EffectKeyword
Weapon Set #1THUGSTOOLS
Weapon Set #2PROFESSIONALTOOLS
Weapon Set #3NUTTERTOOLS
Full HealthASPIRINE
Full ArmorPRECIOUSPROTECTION
Instant DeathICANTTAKEITANYMORE
Raise Wanted LevelYOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE
Remove Wanted LevelLEAVEMEALONE
Change OutfitSTILLLIKEDRESSINGUP
Armed PedestriansOURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS
Angry PedestriansNOBODYLIKESME
Rioting PedestriansFIGHTFIGHTFIGHT
Faster GameplayONSPEED
Slower GameplayBOOOOOORING
Improved HandlingGRIPISEVERYTHING
Aggressive TrafficMIAMITRAFFIC
Flaming TrafficBIGBANG
Pink CarsAHAIRDRESSERSCAR
Black CarsIWANTITPAINTEDBLACK
Spawn TankPANZER
Spawn DodoFLYINGWAYS
Spawn Bloodring BangerTRAVELINSTYLE
Spawn Bloodring RacerGETTHEREQUICKLY
Spawn CaddieBETTERTHANWALKING
Spawn Hotring Racer #1GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED
Spawn Hotring Racer #2GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST
Spawn Love Fist LimoROCKANDROLLCAR
Spawn Romero’s HearseTHELASTRIDE
Spawn Sabre TurboGETTHEREFAST
Spawn TrashmasterRUBBISHCAR
Play as Candy SuxxxIWANTBIGTITS
Play as Hilary KingILOOKLIKEHILARY
Play as Ken RosenbergMYSONISALAWYER
Play as Lance VanceLOOKLIKELANCE
Play as Love Fist Member #1ROCKANDROLLMAN
Play as Love Fist Member #2WELOVEOURDICK
Play as MercedesFOXYLITTLETHING
Play as Phil CassadyONEARMEDBANDIT
Play as Ricardo DiazCHEATSHAVEBEENCRACKED
Play as Sonny ForelliIDONTHAVETHEMONEYSONNY
Clear WeatherAPLEASANTDAY
Sunny WeatherALOVELYDAY
Cloudy WeatherABITDRIEG
Rainy WeatherCATSANDDOGS
Foggy WeatherCANTSEEATHING

One thing worth noting: STILLLIKEDRESSINGUP and ROCKANDROLLCAR pull double duty on mobile and PC—the outfit-change code and the Love Fist Limo spawn share keywords with the Red Leather skin and Limo skin cheats respectively. Entering either will cycle through those effects.

PlayStation Cheat Codes

All inputs below work on PS4 and PS5 versions of the Definitive Edition. Enter them during gameplay—no pause required. The weather codes all share the same base sequence (R2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2) and differ only in the final button, so they’re easy to memorize as a group once you learn the pattern.

EffectController Input
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
Full HealthR1, R2, L1, ○, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Full ArmorR1, R2, L1, ✕, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Instant DeathRight, L2, Down, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, L2, L1
Raise Wanted LevelR1, R1, ○, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
Lower Wanted LevelR1, R1, ○, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Change OutfitRight, Right, Left, Up, L1, L2, Left, Up, Down, Right
Armed PedestriansR2, R1, ✕, △, ✕, △, Up, Down
Angry PedestriansDown, Up, Up, Up, ✕, R2, R1, L2, L2
Rioting PedestriansDown, Left, Up, Left, ✕, R2, R1, L2, L1
Faster Gameplay○, ○, L1, □, L1, □, □, □, L1, △, ○, △
Slower Gameplay△, Up, Right, Down, □, R2, R1
Improved Handling△, R1, R1, Left, R1, L1, R2, L1
Aggressive TrafficR2, ○, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, R2, L2
Flaming TrafficR2, L2, R1, L1, L2, R2, □, △, ○, △, L2, L1
Pink Cars○, L1, Down, L2, Left, ✕, R1, L1, Right, ○
Black Cars○, L2, Up, R1, Left, ✕, R1, L1, Left, ○
Spawn Tank○, ○, L1, ○, ○, ○, L1, L2, R1, △, ○, △
Spawn DodoRight, R2, ○, R1, L2, Down, L1, R1
Spawn Bloodring BangerUp, Right, Right, L1, Right, Up, □, L2
Spawn Bloodring RacerDown, R1, ○, L2, L2, ✕, R1, L1, Left, Left
Spawn Caddie○, L1, Up, R1, L2, ✕, R1, L1, ○, ✕
Spawn Hotring Racer #1R1, ○, R2, Right, L1, L2, ✕, ✕, □, R1
Spawn Hotring Racer #2R2, L1, ○, Right, L1, R1, Right, Up, ○, R2
Spawn Love Fist LimoR2, Up, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, ○, Right
Spawn Romero’s HearseDown, R2, Down, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, Left, Right
Spawn Sabre TurboRight, L2, Down, L2, L2, ✕, R1, L1, ○, Left
Spawn Trashmaster○, R1, ○, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, ○, Right
Play as Red LeatherRight, Right, Left, Up, L1, L2, Left, Up, Down, Right
Play as Candy Suxxx○, R2, Down, R1, Left, Right, R1, L1, ✕, L2
Play as Hilary KingR1, ○, R2, L1, Right, R1, L1, ✕, R2
Play as Ken RosenbergRight, L1, Up, L2, L1, Right, R1, L1, ✕, R1
Play as Lance Vance○, L2, Left, ✕, R1, L1, ✕, L1
Play as Love Fist Member #1Down, L1, Down, L2, Left, ✕, R1, L1, ✕, ✕
Play as Love Fist Member #2R1, L2, R2, L1, Right, R2, Left, ✕, □, L1
Play as MercedesR2, L1, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, ○, △
Play as Phil CassadyRight, R1, Up, R2, L1, Right, R1, L1, Right, ○
Play as Ricardo DiazL1, L2, R1, R2, Down, L1, R2, L2
Play as Sonny Forelli○, L1, ○, L2, Left, ✕, R1, L1, ✕, ✕
Clear WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down
Sunny WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, △
Cloudy WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, □
Rainy WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, ○
Foggy WeatherR2, ✕, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, ✕

Xbox Cheat Codes

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S both use the same inputs. Note that what PlayStation calls R1/L1 maps to RB/LB on Xbox, and R2/L2 becomes RT/LT. If you’re coming from PlayStation muscle memory, that’s the one swap that trips people up most often.

EffectController Input
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
Full HealthRB, RT, LB, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Full ArmorRB, RT, LB, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Instant DeathRight, LT, Down, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, LT, LB
Raise Wanted LevelRB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
Lower Wanted LevelRB, RB, B, RT, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Change OutfitRight, Right, Left, Up, LB, LT, Left, Up, Down, Right
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
Faster GameplayB, B, LB, X, LB, X, X, X, LB, Y, B, Y
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
Flaming TrafficRT, LT, RB, LB, LT, RT, X, Y, B, Y, LT, LB
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 DodoRight, RT, B, RB, LT, Down, LB, RB
Spawn Bloodring BangerUp, Right, Right, LB, Right, Up, X, LT
Spawn Bloodring RacerDown, RB, B, LT, LT, A, RB, LB, Left, Left
Spawn CaddieB, LB, Up, RB, LT, A, RB, LB, B, A
Spawn Hotring Racer #1RB, B, RT, Right, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB
Spawn Hotring Racer #2RT, LB, B, Right, LB, RB, Right, Up, B, RT
Spawn Love Fist LimoRT, Up, LT, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right
Spawn Romero’s HearseDown, RT, Down, RB, LT, Left, RB, LB, Left, Right
Spawn Sabre TurboRight, LT, Down, LT, LT, A, RB, LB, B, Left
Spawn TrashmasterB, RB, B, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right
Play as Red LeatherRight, Right, Left, Up, LB, LT, Left, Up, Down, Right
Play as Candy SuxxxB, RT, Down, RB, Left, Right, RB, LB, A, LT
Play as Hilary KingRB, B, RT, LB, Right, RB, LB, A, RT
Play as Ken RosenbergRight, LB, Up, LT, LB, Right, RB, LB, A, RB
Play as Lance VanceB, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, A, LB
Play as Love Fist Member #1Down, LB, Down, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, A, A
Play as Love Fist Member #2RB, LT, RT, LB, Right, RT, Left, A, X, LB
Play as MercedesRT, LB, Up, LB, Right, RB, Right, Up, B, Y
Play as Phil CassadyRight, RB, Up, RT, LB, Right, RB, LB, Right, B
Play as Ricardo DiazLB, LT, RB, RT, Down, LB, RT, LT
Play as Sonny ForelliB, LB, B, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, A, A
Clear WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Down
Sunny WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Y
Cloudy WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X
Rainy WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, B
Foggy WeatherRT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, A

Nintendo Switch Cheat Codes

Switch button naming maps roughly like this: PlayStation’s R1 = R, R2 = ZR, L1 = L, L2 = ZL. The face buttons use Nintendo’s layout (A/B/X/Y), so what’s ✕ on PlayStation becomes B on Switch—which catches a lot of people off guard the first time. Enter all sequences during gameplay, same as other consoles.

EffectController Input
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
Full HealthR, ZR, L, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Full ArmorR, ZR, L, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Instant DeathRight, ZL, Down, R, Left, Left, R, L, ZL, L
Raise Wanted LevelR, R, A, ZR, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
Lower Wanted LevelR, R, A, ZR, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Change OutfitRight, Right, Left, Up, L, ZL, Left, Up, Down, Right
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
Faster GameplayA, A, L, Y, L, Y, Y, Y, L, X, A, X
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
Flaming TrafficZR, ZL, R, L, ZL, ZR, Y, X, A, X, ZL, L
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 DodoRight, ZR, A, R, ZL, Down, L, R
Spawn Bloodring BangerUp, Right, Right, L, Right, Up, Y, ZL
Spawn Bloodring RacerDown, R, A, ZL, ZL, B, R, L, Left, Left
Spawn CaddieA, L, Up, R, ZL, B, R, L, A, B
Spawn Hotring Racer #1R, A, ZR, Right, L, ZL, B, B, Y, R
Spawn Hotring Racer #2ZR, L, A, Right, L, R, Right, Up, A, ZR
Spawn Love Fist LimoZR, Up, ZL, Left, Left, R, L, A, Right
Spawn Romero’s HearseDown, ZR, Down, R, ZL, Left, R, L, Left, Right
Spawn Sabre TurboRight, ZL, Down, ZL, ZL, B, R, L, A, Left
Spawn TrashmasterA, R, A, R, Left, Left, R, L, A, Right
Play as Red LeatherRight, Right, Left, Up, L, ZL, Left, Up, Down, Right
Play as Candy SuxxxA, ZR, Down, R, Left, Right, R, L, B, ZL
Play as Hilary KingR, A, ZR, L, Right, R, L, B, ZR
Play as Ken RosenbergRight, L, Up, ZL, L, Right, R, L, B, R
Play as Lance VanceA, ZL, Left, B, R, L, B, L
Play as Love Fist Member #1Down, L, Down, ZL, Left, B, R, L, B, B
Play as Love Fist Member #2R, ZL, ZR, L, Right, ZR, Left, B, Y, L
Play as MercedesZR, L, Up, L, Right, R, Right, Up, A, X
Play as Phil CassadyRight, R, Up, ZR, L, Right, R, L, Right, A
Play as Ricardo DiazL, ZL, R, ZR, Down, L, ZR, ZL
Play as Sonny ForelliA, L, A, ZL, Left, B, R, L, B, B
Clear WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Down
Sunny WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, X
Cloudy WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Y
Rainy WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, A
Foggy WeatherZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, B

PC Cheat Codes

On PC, just type the keyword during active gameplay—no console, no menu. The text won’t appear on screen as you type, but a notification will confirm the cheat registered once you finish. Keywords are not case-sensitive. The full list is identical to the mobile version.

EffectKeyword
Weapon Set #1THUGSTOOLS
Weapon Set #2PROFESSIONALTOOLS
Weapon Set #3NUTTERTOOLS
Full HealthASPIRINE
Full ArmorPRECIOUSPROTECTION
Instant DeathICANTTAKEITANYMORE
Raise Wanted LevelYOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE
Remove Wanted LevelLEAVEMEALONE
Change OutfitSTILLLIKEDRESSINGUP
Armed PedestriansOURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS
Angry PedestriansNOBODYLIKESME
Rioting PedestriansFIGHTFIGHTFIGHT
Faster GameplayONSPEED
Slower GameplayBOOOOOORING
Improved HandlingGRIPISEVERYTHING
Aggressive TrafficMIAMITRAFFIC
Flaming TrafficBIGBANG
Pink CarsAHAIRDRESSERSCAR
Black CarsIWANTITPAINTEDBLACK
Spawn TankPANZER
Spawn DodoFLYINGWAYS
Spawn Bloodring BangerTRAVELINSTYLE
Spawn Bloodring RacerGETTHEREQUICKLY
Spawn CaddieBETTERTHANWALKING
Spawn Hotring Racer #1GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED
Spawn Hotring Racer #2GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST
Spawn Love Fist LimoROCKANDROLLCAR
Spawn Romero’s HearseTHELASTRIDE
Spawn Sabre TurboGETTHEREFAST
Spawn TrashmasterRUBBISHCAR
Play as Candy SuxxxIWANTBIGTITS
Play as Hilary KingILOOKLIKEHILARY
Play as Ken RosenbergMYSONISALAWYER
Play as Lance VanceLOOKLIKELANCE
Play as Love Fist Member #1ROCKANDROLLMAN
Play as Love Fist Member #2WELOVEOURDICK
Play as MercedesFOXYLITTLETHING
Play as Phil CassadyONEARMEDBANDIT
Play as Ricardo DiazCHEATSHAVEBEENCRACKED
Play as Sonny ForelliIDONTHAVETHEMONEYSONNY
Clear WeatherAPLEASANTDAY
Sunny WeatherALOVELYDAY
Cloudy WeatherABITDRIEG
Rainy WeatherCATSANDDOGS
Foggy WeatherCANTSEEATHING

A small but important note for PC players: PANZER spawns the Rhino Tank directly in front of you, which will immediately destroy any vehicle you’re standing next to. Make sure you’re in an open area before entering it.

Which Codes Are Actually Worth Using

Most people reach for ASPIRINE and PRECIOUSPROTECTION first—fair, given how punishing some of the later missions can get without body armor. But the weapon sets have a hierarchy worth knowing. Weapon Set #1 (THUGSTOOLS) gives you the basics: baseball bat, pistol, shotgun, Uzi, grenades, and molotov cocktails. Set #2 (PROFESSIONALTOOLS) upgrades that to a Python revolver, SPAS-12, MP5, and Sniper Rifle. Set #3 (NUTTERTOOLS) goes further still—Minigun, Flame Thrower, M60, Rocket Launcher. Stack them in order and you’ll have every weapon slot filled.

The pedestrian chaos codes are where things get genuinely unpredictable. FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT (Rioting Pedestrians) combined with OURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS (Armed Pedestrians) creates city-wide anarchy that even the six-star wanted response can’t easily contain. Fun for about four minutes. Then you die. Repeatedly.

For vehicle spawns, the Rhino Tank (PANZER on PC/mobile) is the obvious pick for surviving extended wanted-level sessions. That said, the Sabre Turbo has better handling for actual driving, and the Hotring Racer variants are genuinely fast—community testing places the Hotring Racer #1 among the quickest vehicles in the game by top speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cheats disable trophies and achievements permanently?

No—they only block trophy and achievement unlocks for the current session. If you save your game before activating any cheat and reload that save, you can still earn trophies normally. Never save while cheats are active if you care about your completion record.

Can I enter cheats while in a vehicle?

Yes. Console inputs and PC keywords both work whether you’re on foot or inside any vehicle. Some vehicle-spawn cheats will replace your current ride if entered while driving, so step out first if you want to keep what you’re in.

Why isn’t my cheat code registering on console?

The most common cause is entering the sequence too quickly or too slowly—there’s a specific input window. Try matching the pace of a normal button sequence rather than rushing through it. Also confirm you’re using the correct platform’s inputs; PlayStation and Xbox codes are completely different.

Are the PC keyword codes case-sensitive?

No. ASPIRINE, aspirine, and Aspirine all work the same way. Type at normal speed; the game reads the buffer regardless of capitalization.

Does the Definitive Edition have any new cheats compared to the original Vice City?

The Definitive Edition adds one new weather cheat—Foggy Weather (CANTSEEATHING on PC/mobile)—that wasn’t present in the original 2002 release. All other codes carry over from the original with the same keywords and equivalent controller inputs.

Can I use cheats in the Nintendo Switch version the same way as other consoles?

Yes, the input method is identical—enter the button sequence during active gameplay without pausing. The Switch button layout is the trickiest to adapt to if you’re used to PlayStation, since Nintendo’s face button positions are inverted compared to Sony’s labeling convention.

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