The sun-hit palm trees blur past as you swerve a Sabre Turbo through Ocean Beach. A roar of synth spills from the radio and the map blinks over a two-star heat—everything you planned splits into improvisation. I remember pressing the keys that changed the city; you’ll see which ones matter fast.
I’ve spent years parsing cheat lists, testing combos on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and phones so you don’t waste time memorizing noise. Below I give you the usable cheats, the platform inputs, and the few traps to avoid when you want to bend Vice City like a mixtape stuck on repeat.
You can still hear the arcade cabinets humming — Full List of GTA Vice City Codes for PC and Mobile
Type these exact words on PC or mobile (iOS/Android) while in-game. I tested them on the Rockstar Games remaster and the Steam build; they behave the same.
- ABITDRIEG: Overcast Weather
- AHAIRDRESSERSCAR: Pink Cars
- AIRSHIP: Due to low gravity, boats can fly
- ALOVELYDAY: Sunny or Clear Weather
- AMERICAHELICOPTER: Hunter Spawn
- APLEASANTDAY: Light Clouds
- ASPIRINE: Fully replenish health and repair tires while driving
- BETTERTHANWALKING: Caddy
- BIGBANG: Instantly explode all nearby vehicles
- BOOOOOORING: Slow down game speed
- CANTSEEATHING: Foggy Weather
- CATSANDDOGS: Stormy Weather
- CERTAINDEATH: Smoke a cigarette
- CHASESTAT: Displays Media Level
- CHEATSHAVEBEENCRACKED: Play as Ricardo Diaz
- CHICKSWITHGUNS: Girls carry M4s
- COMEFLYWITHME: Cars can fly
- DEEPFRIEDMARSBARS: Tommy’s arms and legs become thick
- FANNYMAGNET: Women become attracted to Tommy and surround him
- FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT: Pedestrians begin a riot
- FLYINGWAYS: Skimmer Seaplane
- FOXYLITTLETHING: Play as Mercedes Cortez
- GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST: Hotring Racer V2
- GETTHEREFAST: Sabre Turbo
- GETTHEREQUICKLY: Bloodring Banger (Glendale Variant)
- GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED: Hotring Racer V3
- GREENLIGHT: Every Traffic Light turns green
- GRIPISEVERYTHING: Boosts Vehicle Grip and Jump Ability
- HOPINGIRL: Nearby NPCs enter Tommy’s car
- ICANTTAKEITANYMORE: Quick Death
- IDONTHAVETHEMONEYSONNY: Play as Sonny Forelli
- ILOOKLIKEHILARY: Play as Hilary King
- IWANTBIGTITS: Play as Candy Suxxx
- IWANTITPAINTEDBLACK: All traffic cars turn black
- LEAVEMEALONE: Reset Wanted Level to zero
- LIFEISPASSINGMEBY: Speed up the in-game clock
- LOADSOFLITTLETHINGS: Customize vehicle’s features
- LOOKLIKELANCE: Play as Lance Vance
- MIAMITRAFFIC: Traffic turns busy and aggressive
- MYSONISALAWYER: Play as Ken Rosenberg
- NOBODYLIKESME: All NPCs hate Tommy
- NUTTERTOOLS: Advanced Weapons Set (Chainsaw, Grenades, .357, S.P.A.S. 12, SMG, M4, .308 Sniper, Minigun)
- ONEARMEDBANDIT: Play as Phil Cassidy
- ONSPEED: Increase in-game motion speed
- OURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS: All NPCs carry weapons
- PANZER: Tank
- PRECIOUSPROTECTION: Fully replenish armor
- PROGRAMMER: Tommy’s arms and legs become thin
- PROFESSIONALTOOLS: Moderate Weapons Set (Katana, Detonator Grenade, .357, Stubby Shotgun, Mac 10, M4, .308 Sniper, Rocket Launcher)
- ROCKANDROLLCAR: Love Fist Limo
- ROCKANDROLLMAN: Play as Jezz Torrent (Love Fist Character)
- RUBBISHCAR: Trashmaster
- SEAWAYS: Cars can float over water
- STILLLIKEDRESSINGUP: Play as a Pedestrian
- THELASTRIDE: Romero’s Hearse
- THUGSTOOLS: Essential Weapons Set (Brass Knuckles, Baseball Bat, Molotov Cocktails, Pistol, Chrome Shotgun, Tec 9, Ruger, Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower)
- TRAVELINSTYLE: Bloodring Banger (Oceanic Variant)
- WELOVEOURDICK: Play as Dick (Love Fist Character)
- WHEELSAREALLINEED: Only car wheels can be seen
- YOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE: Increase Wanted Level (Two Stars)
A friend once asked me which button to mash first — GTA Vice City Cheat Codes for PS5 and PS4
If you’re on PlayStation (PS4, PS5), input the controller combos below during gameplay. These are the same on PS5 Pro and standard PS5 when running the classic build or the remaster on PlayStation Network.
| Cheat Code | Description | PS Controller Input |
|---|---|---|
| ABITDRIEG | Overcast Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square |
| AHAIRDRESSERSCAR | Pink Cars | Circle, L1, Down, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, Right, Circle |
| ALOVELYDAY | Sunny or Clear Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down |
| APLEASANTDAY | Light Clouds | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Triangle |
| ASPIRINE | Fully replenish health and repair tires while driving | R1, R2, L1, Circle, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| BETTERTHANWALKING | Caddy | Circle, L1, Up, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, Circle, X |
| BIGBANG | Instantly explode all nearby vehicles | R2, L2, R1, L1, L2, R2, Square, Triangle, Circle, Triangle, L2, L1 |
| BOOOOOORING | Slow down game speed | Triangle, Up, Right, Down, Square, R2, R1 |
| CANTSEEATHING | Foggy Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, X |
| CATSANDDOGS | Stormy Weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Circle |
| CHASESTAT | Displays Media Level | R2, Circle, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, Square, Triangle |
| CHEATSHAVEBEENCRACKED | Play as Ricardo Diaz | L1, L2, R1, R2, Down, L1, R2, L2 |
| CHICKSWITHGUNS | Girls carry M4s | Right, L1, Circle, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, L1, X |
| COMEFLYWITHME | Cars can fly | Right, R2, Circle, R1, L2, Down, L1, R1 |
| FANNYMAGNET | Women become attracted to Tommy and surround him | Circle, X, L1, L1, R2, X, X, Circle, Triangle |
| FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT | Pedestrians begin a riot | Down, Left, Up, Left, X, R2, R1, L2, L1 |
| FOXYLITTLETHING | Play as Mercedes Cortez | R2, L1, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, Circle, Triangle |
| GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST | Hotring Racer V2 | R1, Circle, R2, Right, L1, L2, X, X, Square, R1 |
| GETTHEREFAST | Sabre Turbo | Right, L2, Down, L2, L2, X, R1, L1, Circle, Left |
| GETTHEREQUICKLY | Bloodring Banger (Glendale Variant) | Up, Right, Right, L1, Right, Up, Square, L2 |
| GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED | Hotring Racer V3 | R2, L1, Circle, Right, L1, R1, Right, Up, Circle, R2 |
| GREENLIGHT | Every Traffic Light turns green | Right, R1, Up, L2, L2, Left, R1, L1, R1, R1 |
| GRIPISEVERYTHING | Boosts Vehicle Grip and Jump Ability | Triangle, R1, R1, Left, R1, L1, R2, L1 |
| ICANTTAKEITANYMORE | Quick Death | Right, L2, Down, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, L2, L1 |
| IDONTHAVETHEMONEYSONNY | Play as Sonny Forelli | Circle, L1, Circle, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, X, X |
| ILOOKLIKEHILARY | Play as Hilary King | R1, Circle, R2, L1, Right, R1, L1, X, R2 |
| IWANTBIGTITS | Play as Candy Suxxx | Circle, R2, Down, R1, Left, Right, R1, L1, X, L2 |
| IWANTITPAINTEDBLACK | All Traffic Cars turns black | Circle, L2, Up, R1, Left, X, R1, L1, Left, Circle |
| LEAVEMEALONE | Reset Wanted Level to zero | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down |
| LIFEISPASSINGMEBY | Speed up the in-game clock | Circle, Circle, L1, Square, L1, Square, Square, Square, L1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle |
| LOADSOFLITTLETHINGS | Customize vehicle’s features | R1, X, Triangle, Right, R2, Square, Up, Down, Square |
| LOOKLIKELANCE | Play as Lance Vance | Circle, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, X, L1 |
| MIAMITRAFFIC | Traffic turns busy and aggressive | R2, Circle, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, R2, L2 |
| MYSONISALAWYER | Play as Ken Rosenberg | Right, L1, Up, L2, L1, Right, R1, L1, X, R1 |
| NOBODYLIKESME | All NPCs hate Tommy | Down, Up, Up, Up, X, R2, R1, L2, L2 |
| NUTTERTOOLS | Advanced Weapons Set (Chainsaw, Grenades, .357, S.P.A.S. 12, SMG, M4, .308 Sniper, Minigun) | R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down |
| ONEARMEDBANDIT | Play as Phil Cassidy | Right, R1, Up, R2, L1, Right, R1, L1, Right, Circle |
| ONSPEED | Increase in-game motion speed | Triangle, Up, Right, Down, L2, L1, Square |
| OURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS | All NPCs carry weapons | R2, R1, X, Triangle, X, Triangle, Up, Down |
| PANZER | Tank | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle |
| PRECIOUSPROTECTION | Fully replenish armor | R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| PROFESSIONALTOOLS | Moderate Weapons Set (Katana, Detonator Grenade, .357, Stubby Shotgun, Mac 10, M4, .308 Sniper, Rocket Launcher) | R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left |
| ROCKANDROLLCAR | Love Fist Limo | R2, Up, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right |
| ROCKANDROLLMAN | Play as Jezz Torrent (Love Fist Character ) | Down, L1, Down, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, X, X |
| RUBBISHCAR | Trashmaster | Circle, R1, Circle, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right |
| SEAWAYS | Cars can float over water | Right, R2, Circle, R1, L2, Square, R1, R2 |
| STILLLIKEDRESSINGUP | Play as a Pedestrian | Right, Right, Left, Up, L1, L2, Left, Up, Down, Right |
| THELASTRIDE | Romero’s Hearse | Down, R2, Down, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, Left, Right |
| THUGSTOOLS | Essential Weapons Set (Brass Knuckles, Baseball Bat, Molotov Cocktails, Pistol, Chrome Shotgun, Tec 9, Ruger, Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower) | R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| TRAVELINSTYLE | Bloodring Banger (Oceanic Variant) | Down, R1, Circle, L2, L2, X, R1, L1, Left, Left |
| WELOVEOURDICK | Play as Dick (Love Fist Character) | R1, L2, R2, L1, Right, R2, Left, X, Square, L1 |
| WHEELSAREALLINEED | Only car wheels can be seen | Triangle, L1, Triangle, R2, Square, L1, L1 |
| YOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE | Increase Wanted Level (Two Stars) | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right |
I watched someone trigger BIGBANG at a crowded intersection — GTA Vice City Cheat Codes for Xbox Series X|S and One
Xbox controllers (Series X|S and One) use the button sequences listed below. These inputs work on both the Xbox Store version and when running Vice City through backward compatibility.
| Cheat Code | Description | Xbox Controller Input |
|---|---|---|
| ABITDRIEG | Overcast Weather | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X |
| AHAIRDRESSERSCAR | Pink Cars | B, LB, Down, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, Right, B |
| ALOVELYDAY | Sunny or Clear Weather | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Down |
| APLEASANTDAY | Light Clouds | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Y |
| ASPIRINE | Fully replenish health and repair tires while driving | RB, RT, LB, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| BETTERTHANWALKING | Caddy | B, LB, Up, RB, LT, A, RB, LB, B, A |
| BIGBANG | Instantly explode all nearby vehicles | RT, LT, RB, LB, LT, RT, X, Y, B, Y, LT, LB |
| BOOOOOORING | Slow down game speed | Y, Up, Right, Down, X, RT, RB |
| CANTSEEATHING | Foggy Weather | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, A |
| CATSANDDOGS | Stormy Weather | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, B |
| CHASESTAT | Displays Media Level | RT, B, Up, LB, Right, RB, Right, Up, X, Y |
| CHEATSHAVEBEENCRACKED | Play as Ricardo Diaz | LB, LT, RB, RT, Down, LB, RT, LT |
| CHICKSWITHGUNS | Girls carry M4s | Right, LB, B, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, LB, A |
| COMEFLYWITHME | Cars can fly | Right, RT, B, RB, LT, Down, LB, RB |
| FANNYMAGNET | Women become attracted to Tommy and surround him | B, A, LB, LB, RT, A, A, B, Y |
| FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT | Pedestrians begin a riot | Down, Left, Up, Left, A, RT, RB, LT, LB |
| FOXYLITTLETHING | Play as Mercedes Cortez | RT, LB, Up, LB, Right, RB, Right, Up, B, Y |
| GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST | Hotring Racer V2 | RB, B, RT, Right, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB |
| GETTHEREFAST | Sabre Turbo | Right, LT, Down, LT, LT, A, RB, LB, B, Left |
| GETTHEREQUICKLY | Bloodring Banger (Glendale Variant) | Up, Right, Right, LB, Right, Up, X, LT |
| GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED | Hotring Racer V3 | RT, LB, B, Right, LB, RB, Right, Up, B, RT |
| GREENLIGHT | Every Traffic Light turns green | Right, RB, Up, LT, LT, Left, RB, LB, RB, RB |
| GRIPISEVERYTHING | Boosts Vehicle Grip and Jump Ability | Y, RB, RB, Left, RB, LB, RT, LB |
| ICANTTAKEITANYMORE | Quick Death | Right, LT, Down, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, LT, LB |
| IDONTHAVETHEMONEYSONNY | Play as Sonny Forelli | B, LB, B, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, A, A |
| ILOOKLIKEHILARY | Play as Hilary King | RB, B, RT, LB, Right, RB, LB, A, RT |
| IWANTBIGTITS | Play as Candy Suxxx | B, RT, Down, RB, Left, Right, RB, LB, A, LT |
| IWANTITPAINTEDBLACK | All traffic cars turns black | B, LT, Up, RB, Left, A, RB, LB, Left, B |
| LEAVEMEALONE | Reset Wanted Level to zero | RB, RB, B, RT, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down |
| LIFEISPASSINGMEBY | Speed up the in-game clock | B, B, LB, X, LB, X, X, X, LB, Y, B, Y |
| LOADSOFLITTLETHINGS | Customize vehicle’s features | RB, A, Y, Right, RT, X, Up, Down, X |
| LOOKLIKELANCE | Play as Lance Vance | B, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, A, LB |
| MIAMITRAFFIC | Traffic turns busy and aggressive | RT, B, RB, LT, Left, RB, LB, RT, LT |
| MYSONISALAWYER | Play as Ken Rosenberg | Right, LB, Up, LT, LB, Right, RB, LB, A, RB |
| NOBODYLIKESME | All NPCs hate Tommy | Down, Up, Up, Up, A, RT, RB, LT, LT |
| NUTTERTOOLS | Advanced Weapons Set (Chainsaw, Grenades, .357, S.P.A.S. 12, SMG, M4, .308 Sniper, Minigun) | RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down |
| ONEARMEDBANDIT | Play as Phil Cassidy | Right, RB, Up, RT, LB, Right, RB, LB, Right, B |
| ONSPEED | Increase in-game motion speed | Y, Up, Right, Down, LT, LB, X |
| OURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS | All NPCs carry weapons | RT, RB, A, Y, A, Y, Up, Down |
| PANZER | Tank | B, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y |
| PRECIOUSPROTECTION | Fully replenish armor | RB, RT, LB, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| PROFESSIONALTOOLS | Moderate Weapons Set (Katana, Detonator Grenade, .357, Stubby Shotgun, Mac 10, M4, .308 Sniper, Rocket Launcher) | RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left |
| ROCKANDROLLCAR | Love Fist Limo | RT, Up, LT, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right |
| ROCKANDROLLMAN | Play as Jezz Torrent (Love Fist Character) | Down, LB, Down, LT, Left, A, RB, LB, A, A |
| RUBBISHCAR | Trashmaster | B, RB, B, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right |
| SEAWAYS | Cars can float over water | Right, RT, B, RB, LT, X, RB, RT |
| STILLLIKEDRESSINGUP | Play as a Pedestrian | Right, Right, Left, Up, LB, LT, Left, Up, Down, Right |
| THELASTRIDE | Romero’s Hearse | Down, RT, Down, RB, LT, Left, RB, LB, Left, Right |
| THUGSTOOLS | Essential Weapons Set (Brass Knuckles, Baseball Bat, Molotov Cocktails, Pistol, Chrome Shotgun, Tec 9, Ruger, Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower) | RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| TRAVELINSTYLE | Bloodring Banger (Oceanic Variant) | Down, RB, B, LT, LT, A, RB, LB, Left, Left |
| WELOVEOURDICK | Play as Dick (Love Fist Character) | RB, LT, RT, LB, Right, RT, Left, A, X, LB |
| WHEELSAREALLINEED | Only car wheels can be seen | Y, LB, Y, RT, X, LB, LB |
| YOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE | Increase Wanted Level (Two Stars) | RB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right |
Street vendors still hawk bootleg tapes outside the cinema — GTA Vice City Cheat Codes for Nintendo Switch
Switch and Switch 2 players should use the control mappings below. These inputs run fine on the eShop release and on Switch hardware when docked or handheld.
| Cheat Code | Effect | Nintendo Switch Cheat Code |
|---|---|---|
| ABITDRIEG | Overcast Weather | R, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Y |
| AHAIRDRESSERSCAR | Pink Cars | A, L, Down, ZL, Left, B, R, L, Right, A |
| ALOVELYDAY | Sunny or Clear Weather | R, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Down |
| APLEASANTDAY | Light Clouds | R, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, X |
| ASPIRINE | Fully replenish health and repairs tires while driving | R, ZR, L, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| BETTERTHANWALKING | Caddy | A, L, Up, R, ZL, B, R, L, A, B |
| BIGBANG | Instantly explode all nearby vehicles | ZR, ZL, R, L, ZL, ZR, Y, X, A, X, ZL, L |
| BOOOOOORING | Slow down game speed | X, Up, Right, Down, Y, ZR, R |
| CANTSEEATHING | Foggy Weather | R, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, B |
| CATSANDDOGS | Stormy Weather | R, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, A |
| CHASESTAT | Displays Media Level | ZR, A, Up, L, Right, R, Right, Up, Y, X |
| CHEATSHAVEBEENCRACKED | Play as Ricardo Diaz | L, ZL, R, ZR, Down, L, ZR, ZL |
| CHICKSWITHGUNS | Girls carry M4s | Right, L, A, ZL, Left, B, R, L, L, B |
| COMEFLYWITHME | Cars can fly | Right, ZR, A, R, ZL, Down, L, R |
| FANNYMAGNET | Women become attracted to Tommy and surround him | A, B, L, L, ZR, B, B, A, X |
| FIGHTFIGHTFIGHT | Pedestrians begin a riot | Down, Left, Up, Left, B, ZR, R, ZL, L |
| FOXYLITTLETHING | Play as Mercedes Cortez | ZR, L, Up, L, Right, R, Right, Up, A, X |
| GETTHEREAMAZINGLYFAST | Hotring Racer V2 | R, A, ZR, Right, L, ZL, B, B, Y, R |
| GETTHEREFAST | Sabre Turbo | Right, ZL, Down, ZL, ZL, B, R, L, A, Left |
| GETTHEREQUICKLY | Bloodring Banger (Glendale Variant) | Up, Right, Right, L, Right, Up, Y, ZL |
| GETTHEREVERYFASTINDEED | Hotring Racer V3 | ZR, L, A, Right, L, R, Right, Up, A, ZR |
| GREENLIGHT | Every Traffic Light turns green | Right, R, Up, ZL, ZL, Left, R, L, R, R |
| GRIPISEVERYTHING | Boosts Vehicle Grip and Jump Ability | X, R, R, Left, R, L, ZR, L |
| ICANTTAKEITANYMORE | Quick Death | Right, ZL, Down, R, Left, Left, R, L, ZL, L |
| IDONTHAVETHEMONEYSONNY | Play as Sonny Forelli | A, L, A, ZL, Left, B, R, L, B, B |
| ILOOKLIKEHILARY | Play as Hilary King | R, A, ZR, L, Right, R, L, B, ZR |
| IWANTBIGTITS | Play as Candy Suxxx | A, ZR, Down, R, Left, Right, R, L, B, ZL |
| IWANTITPAINTEDBLACK | All Traffic Cars turns black | A, ZL, Up, R, Left, B, R, L, Left, A |
| LEAVEMEALONE | Reset Wanted Level to zero | R, R, A, ZR, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down |
| LIFEISPASSINGMEBY | Speed up the in-game clock | A, A, L, Y, L, Y, Y, Y, L, X, A, X |
| LOADSOFLITTLETHINGS | Customize vehicle’s features | R, B, X, Right, ZR, Y, Up, Down, Y |
| LOOKLIKELANCE | Play as Lance Vance | A, ZL, Left, B, R, L, B, L |
| MIAMITRAFFIC | Traffic turns busy and aggressive | ZR, A, R, ZL, Left, R, L, ZR, ZL |
| MYSONISALAWYER | Play as Ken Rosenberg | Right, L, Up, ZL, L, Right, R, L, B, R |
| NOBODYLIKESME | All NPCs hate Tommy | Down, Up, Up, Up, B, ZR, R, ZL, ZL |
| NUTTERTOOLS | Advanced Weapons Set (Chainsaw, Grenades, .357, S.P.A.S. 12, SMG, M4, .308 Sniper, Minigun) | R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down |
| ONEARMEDBANDIT | Play as Phil Cassidy | Right, R, Up, ZR, L, Right, R, L, Right, A |
| ONSPEED | Increase in-game motion speed | X, Up, Right, Down, ZL, L, Y |
| OURGODGIVENRIGHTTOBEARARMS | All NPCs carry weapons | ZR, R, B, X, B, X, Up, Down |
| PANZER | Tank | A, A, L, A, A, A, L, ZL, R, X, A, X |
| PRECIOUSPROTECTION | Fully replenish armor | R, ZR, L, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| PROFESSIONALTOOLS | Moderate Weapons Set (Katana, Detonator Grenade, .357, Stubby Shotgun, Mac 10, M4, .308 Sniper, Rocket Launcher) | R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left |
| ROCKANDROLLCAR | Love Fist Limo | ZR, Up, ZL, Left, Left, R, L, A, Right |
| ROCKANDROLLMAN | Play as Jezz Torrent (Love Fist Character) | Down, L, Down, ZL, Left, B, R, L, B, B |
| RUBBISHCAR | Trashmaster | A, R, A, R, Left, Left, R, L, A, Right |
| SEAWAYS | Cars can float over water | Right, ZR, A, R, ZL, Y, R, ZR |
| STILLLIKEDRESSINGUP | Play as a Pedestrian | Right, Right, Left, Up, L, ZL, Left, Up, Down, Right |
| THELASTRIDE | Romero’s Hearse | Down, ZR, Down, R, ZL, Left, R, L, Left, Right |
| THUGSTOOLS | Essential Weapons Set (Brass Knuckles, Baseball Bat, Molotov Cocktails, Pistol, Chrome Shotgun, Tec 9, Ruger, Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower) | R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up |
| TRAVELINSTYLE | Bloodring Banger (Oceanic Variant) | Down, R, A, ZL, ZL, B, R, L, Left, Left |
| WELOVEOURDICK | Play as Dick (Love Fist Character) | R, ZL, ZR, L, Right, ZR, Left, B, Y, L |
| WHEELSAREALLINEED | Only car wheels can be seen | X, L, X, ZR, Y, L, L |
| YOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE | Increase Wanted Level (Two Stars) | R, R, A, ZR, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right |
You’ll notice the radio keeps playing even when the wanted level spikes — How to Use GTA Vice City Cheat Codes on Every Platform
- PC and Mobile: Type the cheat code while the game is active (Steam overlay off). Works in both the Rockstar Games remaster and earlier ports.
- PlayStation Consoles: Input the button combo on your DualSense or DualShock while playing. The PSN release behaves the same on PS4 and PS5.
- Xbox Consoles: Press the Xbox button sequences on Series X|S or One controllers during gameplay.
- Nintendo Switch: Use Joy-Con or Pro Controller inputs shown above while the game is running from the Nintendo eShop version.
How do I enter cheat codes in GTA Vice City on PS5?
Hit the sequence from the table while playing — there’s no pause menu entry. If you’re on the remaster from PlayStation Network, the inputs are identical to the classic disc release.
Will using cheats affect trophies or achievements?
Yes: on most platforms (PSN trophies, Xbox achievements, Steam achievements) cheats disable progression for affected missions and can block achievement tracking. If you care about trophies, save first or use a separate save slot.
Are these cheat codes available on Steam and mobile?
Yes. Steam, iOS, and Android versions accept the same PC/mobile text codes. Console button mappings above map to the same effects on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch builds.
A final practical note: if you’re modding on PC, tools like OpenIV and the Discord modding communities can change how cheats behave — I recommend keeping an untouched install for achievement hunting and a separate modded copy for experimentation. Use Rockstar Games Social Club or Steam cloud carefully when swapping saves.
Tommy’s city rewards curiosity and caution in equal measure — which cheat will you trigger first and why?