Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a PlayStation 2 (PS2) game that is currently the most popular on the AetherSX2 emulator. This open-world game was developed by Rockstar North and released in 2004 by Rock Star Games.
GTA San Andreas is a game that supports AetherSX2 and runs smoothly without any issues. AetherSX2 also offers several features, including optimizations for graphics, controls, and overall performance.
Storyline
The storyline of GTA San Andreas begins with Carl “CJ” Johnson returning to his hometown of Los Santos after five years away in Liberty City. His return is prompted by the devastating news of his mother’s death in a shooting. CJ visits his old gang, the Grove Street Families, which has been weakened and fragmented by drugs, the Ballas, and police corruption. Together with his brother Sweet and old friends like Ryder and Big Smoke, CJ attempts to revive his old gang. However, he is betrayed by those closest to him and framed by corrupt police, forcing him to flee to the countryside.
Outside of Los Santos, CJ expands his power and influence. He aids Triads, opens a garage in San Fierro, and even runs a casino with Woozie in Las Venturas. Along the way, he uncovers a larger drug and crime network and slowly builds power and wealth. Eventually, CJ returns to Los Santos to avenge Big Smoke and Tenpenny’s betrayal, restore Grove Street to its former glory, and reunite his family. The game’s storyline revolves around betrayal, power, and CJ’s struggle to defend his family.
Suggested Specifications
| Platform | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Android | CPU: Snapdragon 845 or Cortex-A75+ GPU: Adreno 630 RAM: 4 GB OS: Android 9+ Storage: 2 GB Mode: Safe preset + Software rendering | CPU: Snapdragon 865+ GPU: Adreno 650+ RAM: 6 GB or more OS: Android 11+ Storage: 4 GB Mode: Vulkan/OpenGL + Fast preset |
| Windows | CPU: Intel i3 4th Gen / AMD FX-6300 GPU: Intel HD 4600 / NVIDIA GT 730 RAM: 4 GB OS: Windows 7 64-bit Storage: 2 GB | CPU: Intel i5 8th Gen / Ryzen 5 3600 GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or better RAM: 8 GB OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit Storage: 4 GB |
| Linux | CPU: Intel i3 GPU: OpenGL 3.3 compatible RAM: 4 GB Distro: Ubuntu 20.04+ Storage: 2 GB | CPU: Intel i5 / Ryzen 5 GPU: RX 570 / GTX 1050 RAM: 8 GB Distro: Any modern 64-bit Storage: 4 GB |
| macOS | Device: MacBook Air M1 / Intel i5 (2015+) GPU: Apple GPU / Iris Plus RAM: 8 GB OS: macOS 12+ Emulator: UTM or PCSX2 (Rosetta) | Device: MacBook Pro M1/M2/M3 RAM: 16 GB OS: macOS 13+ Emulator: PCSX2 native or ARM AetherSX2 |
| iOS | Device: iPhone XS / iPad 2018 Chipset: A12 Bionic RAM: 4 GB OS: iOS 14+ Emulator: Side-loaded AetherSX2 | Device: iPhone 13 / iPad Pro M1 Chipset: A15 / M1 RAM: 6 GB or more OS: iOS 16+ Mode: Vulkan (Metal wrapper) |
🔧 Additional Performance Tips
- Use the original ISO version (USA/NTSC is more stable).
- Enable Frame Skipping 1-2 if you experience lag.
- Close background applications while playing.
- Avoid playing when the device is hot.
Game Details
- Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment
- Developer Santa Monica Studio
- Release Date 2005
- File Size 2.3 GB
- Genreaction-adventure open world