Saints Row 3 Cheats for Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Switch, and PC

Every Saints Row 3 cheat code you need is activated through the in-game phone — open it, go to Extras → Cheats, then type the code directly. The top five to know right now: cheese ($100,000), letsrock (full weapon set), goldengun (one-hit kills), goodygoody (clears police notoriety), and brains (zombie pedestrians). Fair warning before you start punching codes in — entering any cheat permanently disables achievements and trophies for that save file. No exceptions, no workarounds.

Below you’ll find every confirmed cheat organized by category, with platform-specific activation steps and notes on what each code actually does beyond the label.

Top 5 Saints Row 3 Cheats Worth Using First

If you only remember a handful of codes, make them these. They cover the basics — money, firepower, and crowd control — and set you up to actually enjoy the sandbox without grinding.

The cheese code stacks every time you enter it, so if you need serious cash fast, just run it five or six times back to back. No cooldown, no limit.

Saints Row 3 Weapon Cheats

The general letsrock code drops a full loadout, but if you want a specific weapon without clearing your current setup, use the individual spawn codes below. The Penetrator and Apocafists are the standouts here — both are entertainingly absurd and genuinely effective.

One thing worth knowing: the goldengun code applies one-hit kill to any firearm you’re currently using, not just a specific weapon. Pair it with the minigun or the D4TH Blossom and things get very, very messy very quickly.

Saints Row 3 Vehicle Cheats

Steelport’s streets and skies are yours to fill. Vehicle spawn codes drop the car, bike, or aircraft directly next to your character. The VTOL is the obvious power pick — air superiority in a city full of gang territory makes most missions significantly easier. The Gatmobile is worth spawning at least once just to see it.

Note that givevtol and givequasar/givesquasar are technically separate entries in the cheat system despite the VTOL overlap — community testing suggests they may spawn slightly different variants depending on your current story progress.

Money, Police Notoriety, and Gang Notoriety Cheats

These are the cheats that actually change how the game feels moment to moment. Infinite sprint alone — runfast — transforms traversal on foot. The notoriety codes are especially useful during free-roam sessions when you just want to cause chaos without constantly being chased.

The vroom code is underrated. It makes your vehicle completely indestructible, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to maintain momentum through a busy firefight without stopping to spawn another car. Combine it with a tank spawn and very little can stop you.

Weather and Environmental Cheats

Steelport’s weather system is simple but responsive to cheats. These four codes cover the full range — from crisp blue skies to a proper downpour. Heavy rain in particular changes the visual atmosphere of night driving noticeably, even if it has no gameplay impact on handling or visibility.

Nothing dramatic here, but if you’re taking screenshots or just prefer a specific mood while you wreak havoc across Steelport, these are handy. Overcast with a zombie pedestrian apocalypse hits differently than the same scene in bright sunshine.

Drunk, Zombie, and Special Effect Cheats

This is where Saints Row 3 really earns its reputation. These codes don’t just tweak stats — they fundamentally transform the world around you. Stack a few together and the game becomes something the developers almost certainly didn’t intend, in the best possible way.

The fryhole and notrated combination is particularly chaotic — enemies explode in gore and the bodies then float upward, which is somehow both disgusting and weirdly peaceful. The mascot code replaces all pedestrians with people in giant animal costumes, which remains one of the stranger things an open-world game has ever let you do.

One edge case to flag: isquishyou applies to all vehicles around you, not just enemy ones. Don’t activate it while parked next to something you want to keep.

How to Enter Cheats in Saints Row 3

The process is the same across Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Switch, and PC. There’s no separate console command window on any platform — everything runs through the in-game phone.

1. Open your phone during gameplay (not in a cutscene or menu).
2. Select Extras from the phone menu.
3. Select Cheats.
4. Type the cheat code exactly as listed — codes are not case-sensitive.
5. Confirm the entry. The cheat activates immediately.

On PC, the phone opens with the T key by default. Controller users on any platform navigate the phone interface the same way they would any in-game menu.

The achievement warning is real and permanent. The moment you enter any cheat code on a save file, that file’s achievements are disabled for the rest of the session — and potentially beyond, depending on platform behavior. If you’re working toward the full achievement list, keep a separate save file specifically for cheat experimentation. The game does not warn you before disabling them; it just quietly turns them off the instant a code goes in.

Previously entered codes are saved to your cheat history in the phone menu, so you don’t have to retype them every session. They stay listed there even if you reload a clean save.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Saints Row 3 cheats disable achievements permanently?

On console, using cheats disables achievements for that save session. Whether they stay disabled after reloading varies slightly by platform, but the safest approach is maintaining a separate save file before entering any codes. Don’t risk your main progression file.

Do these cheat codes work on the Saints Row: The Third Remastered version?

Yes. The same phone-based cheat system carries over to the Remastered edition on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. All codes listed here function identically in the remaster as of the current patch.

Can you stack money cheats in Saints Row 3?

Yes. The cheese code adds exactly $100,000 per use with no cooldown. Enter it repeatedly to accumulate funds quickly. There’s no known cap on how many times it can be used per session.

Is there a max money cheat that gives unlimited cash?

There’s no single “unlimited money” cheat — only the stackable cheese code that grants $100,000 per use. For most in-game purchases, a handful of uses is more than enough to cover costs.

Do cheats work in co-op multiplayer?

Cheats can be entered during co-op sessions, but both players’ achievements will be affected. Coordinate with your co-op partner before using any codes in a shared session.

Why isn’t my cheat code working?

Double-check spelling — some codes are slightly counterintuitive (for example, the Shock Hammer uses giverocket rather than a hammer-related string). Also confirm you’re in the Cheats submenu under Extras, not trying to type during normal gameplay.