Here are all the guides, tips, and strategies to enjoy playing Grand Theft Auto III with cheats and unlockables.
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Cheats
All Weapons
Enter this cheat code to give Claude all weapons.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- PC: GUNSGUNSGUNS.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
Change Costumes
Enter this cheat code to change Claude’s outfit.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L1, L2, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, LB, LT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT.
- PC: ILIKEDRESSINGUP.
- Nintendo Switch: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L, ZL, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT.
Clear Weather
Enter this cheat code to clear the weather and make it sunny.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, TRIANGLE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, Y.
- PC: SKINCANCERFORME.
- Nintendo Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, X.
Cloudy Weather
Enter this cheat code to change the weather to be cloudy.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, SQUARE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, X.
- PC: ILIKESCOTLAND.
- Nintendo Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, Y.
Destroy All Cars
Enter this cheat code to destroy every car in the near vicinity.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: L2, R2, L1, R1, L2, R2, TRIANGLE, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, L2, L1.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: LT, RT, LB, RB, LT, RT, Y, X, B, Y, LT, LB.
- PC: BANGBANGBANG.
- Nintendo Switch: ZL, ZR, L, R, ZL, ZR, X, Y, A, X, ZL, L.
Fast Motion
Enter this cheat code to have everything in the world move in fast motion.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: TRIANGLE, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, SQUARE, L1, L2.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, LB, LT.
- PC: TIMEFLIESWHENYOU.
- Nintendo Switch: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, L, ZL.
Flying Vehicles
Enter this cheat code to enable flying vehicles. Pull up on your analog stick to allow your vehicle to fly.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: RIGHT, R2, CIRCLE, R1, L2, DOWN, L1, R1.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RIGHT, RT, B, RB, LT, DOWN, LB, RB.
- PC: CHITTYCHITTYBB.
- Nintendo Switch: RIGHT, ZR, A, R, ZL, DOWN, L, R.
Foggy Weather
Enter this cheat code to change the weather to be foggy.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, X.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, A.
- PC: PEASOUP.
- Nintendo Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, B.
Full Armour
Enter this cheat code to give Claude a full set of body armor.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R2, R2, L1, L2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RT, RT, LB, LT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- PC: TORTOISE.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZL, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
Full Health
Enter this cheat code to give Claude full health.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R2, R2, L1, R1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- PC: GESUNDHEIT.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, ZR, L, R, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
Get Money
Enter this cheat code to give Claude $250,000.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R2, R2, L1, L1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RT, RT, LB, LB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
- PC: IFIWEREARICHMAN.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, ZR, L, L, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
Improve Driving Skill
Enter this cheat code to improve vehicle handling.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R1, L1, R2, L1, LEFT, R1, R1, TRIANGLE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RB, LB, RT, LB, LEFT, RB, RB, Y.
- PC: CORNERSLIKEMAD.
- Nintendo Switch: R, L, ZR, L, LEFT, R, R, X.
Increased Gore
Enter this cheat code to increase the amount of blood in the game. It also gives a chance for NPCs to have their head, arms, or legs blown off when shot.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: SQUARE, L1, CIRCLE, DOWN, L1, R1, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, L1, X.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: X, LB, B, DOWN, LB, RB, Y, RIGHT, LB, A.
- PC: NASTYLIMBSCHEAT.
- Nintendo Switch: N/A.
Pedestrians Fight Each Other
Enter this cheat code to make pedestrians fight each other.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, L2, L1, UP, DOWN.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LT, LB.
- PC: ITSALLGOINGMAAAD.
- Nintendo Switch: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, ZL, L.
Pedestrians Hate You
Enter this cheat code to make pedestrians attack you on sight.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L1, L2.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LB, LT.
- PC: NOBODYLIKESME.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, R, X, B, ZL, L, UP, DOWN.
Rainy Weather
Enter this cheat code to make the weather rainy.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, CIRCLE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, B.
- PC: ILOVESCOTLAND.
- Nintendo Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, A.
Slow Motion
Enter this cheat code to have everything in the world move in slow motion.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: TRIANGLE, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, SQUARE, R1, R2.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, RB, RT.
- PC: BOOOOORING.
- Nintendo Switch: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, R, ZR.
Spawn Rhino Tank
Enter this cheat code to spawn a Rhino Tank.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, R1, L2, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: B, B, B, B, B, B, RB, LT, LB, Y, B, Y.
- PC: GIVEUSATANK.
- Nintendo Switch: A, A, A, A, A, A, R, ZL, L, X, A, X.
Speed Up Time
Enter this cheat code to speed up the in-game time. Days will pass much faster.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: B, B, B, X, X, X, LB, Y, B, Y.
- PC: MADWEATHER.
- Nintendo Switch: A, A, A, Y, Y, Y, Y, Y, L, X, A, X.
Turn Vehicle Invisible
Enter this cheat code to make vehicles invisible. Only the wheels will show.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: L1, L1, SQUARE, R2, TRIANGLE, L1, TRIANGLE.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: LT, LT, X, RT, Y, LB, Y.
- PC: ANICESETOFWHEELS.
- Nintendo Switch: N/A.
Wanted Level (Higher)
Enter this cheat code to raise Claude’s Wanted level by one.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.
- PC: MOREPOLICEPLEASE.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.
Wanted Level (Lower)
Enter this cheat code to lower Claude’s Wanted level by one.
- PS5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2: R2, R2, L1, R2, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN.
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RT, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN.
- PC: NOPOLICEPLEASE.
- Nintendo Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN.
Unlockables
Adrenaline Pill
Save 75 people on Ambulance Missions.
AK-47
Collect 70 Packages.
BF Injection
Complete the Sayonara Salvatore mission. It will appear in the evening at Misty’s apartment in Hepburn Heights.
Body Armor
Collect 50 Packages.
Borginine Taxi
Complete 100 fares on Taxi Missions.
Flamethrower
Extinguish 20 fires on Firetruck Missions.
Free Vehicles (emergency)
Complete the list of vehicle requests by the Portland crane to pick any of them up there later.
Free Vehicles (large)
Complete the list of vehicle requests at the Portland import/export garage to be able to pick up any of them there later.
Free Vehicles (small)
Complete the list of vehicle requests at the Shoreside Vale garage to pick any of them up there later.
Grenades
Collect 30 Packages.
Handgun
Collect 10 Packages.
Health pickup
Save 35 people on Ambulance Missions.
Infinite Running Stamina
Complete Level 12 (Ambulance Missions).
M-16
Collect 90 Packages.
Molotov Cocktails
Collect 60 Packages.
Police Bribe pickups
Unlock 2 per island every 10 missions.
Rocket Launcher & $1,000,000
Collect 1000 Packages.
Shotgun
Collect 40 Packages.
Sniper Rifle
Collect 80 Packages.
Uzi
Collect 20 Packages.
Grand Theft Auto III is an open-world action-adventure game developed by DMA Design and originally released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. It was later ported to PC in 2002, Xbox in 2003, Mac OS X in 2010, Android and iOS in 2011, and Fire OS in 2014.
In later years, Grand Theft Auto III was re-released as part of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2021.