Product Overview
- Product Name: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas [Platinum Hits]
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas [Platinum Hits] is housed in a fresh green aftermarket replacement case with original artwork included; the disc surface is clean and fully tested for reliable play. The green case blends nicely with standard Xbox titles on the shelf, and this is a nice copy ready for another run through the streets of San Andreas.
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What's Included
- Xbox Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: Aftermarket replacement*
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into one of the most legendary open-world adventures ever created with Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the massive crime epic from Rockstar North and Rockstar Games. Players follow Carl “CJ” Johnson as he returns to his hometown of Los Santos after years away, only to find his old neighborhood collapsing under corruption, rival gangs, and betrayal. What begins as a mission to restore his family’s legacy quickly expands into a sprawling journey across an entire state filled with danger, opportunity, and unforgettable characters.
This ambitious open-world action adventure for the Xbox console invites players to explore the vast state of San Andreas, which includes three massive cities—Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas—each inspired by real-world locations across California and Nevada. Drive across deserts, countryside highways, and busy city streets while taking on missions ranging from gang warfare to high-speed chases. From customizing vehicles to flying aircraft across the state, the game delivers an unprecedented level of freedom and scale that helped redefine what players expected from open-world design.
Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quickly became one of the most iconic entries in the Grand Theft Auto franchise and a defining release of its generation. Its enormous world, memorable story, and nearly limitless sandbox gameplay helped cement Rockstar’s reputation as the leader in open-world storytelling. For collectors and longtime fans of the series, San Andreas remains a cornerstone title and one of the most essential open-world experiences available for the Xbox platform.
Gameplay Features
- Explore the massive state of San Andreas featuring the cities of Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas.
- Follow Carl “CJ” Johnson through a sprawling crime story filled with gangs, betrayal, and revenge.
- Drive a huge variety of vehicles including lowriders, motorcycles, boats, helicopters, and airplanes.
- Engage in gang territory wars, street races, casino games, and numerous side activities.
- Customize CJ’s look and abilities through gyms, clothing stores, tattoos, and barber shops.
- Experience a living sandbox world packed with radio stations, hidden secrets, and dynamic missions.
Legacy and Influence
When Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas launched in 2004, it dramatically expanded the scale of open-world games. Instead of a single city, Rockstar delivered an entire state complete with multiple metropolitan regions, countryside highways, and hidden rural communities. The game’s enormous map, deep character customization systems, and diverse side activities pushed sandbox design forward and demonstrated just how expansive a console open world could become.
The game’s success helped cement Grand Theft Auto as the most influential open-world franchise of its era, shaping the design philosophy of countless later titles. Elements such as character progression, player-driven exploration, and living city environments became core expectations for future open-world games. Even today, San Andreas remains one of the most recognizable and widely discussed entries in the franchise’s history.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
At the time of its release, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas featured one of the largest game worlds ever created for a console title. The map combined three major cities with rural countryside, deserts, mountains, and highways connecting them all into a single continuous environment. The game’s scale, soundtrack filled with era-defining radio stations, and ambitious sandbox design helped make it one of the most successful and influential entries in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Additional Details
- Variant: Platinum Hits
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Developer: Rockstar North
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 710425298875
- SKU: 55746
- Format: Original Xbox video game disc
- Platform: Original Xbox console (OG Xbox system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Xbox cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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