Grand Theft Auto III Cheats
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Warning: Codes May Corrupt Save
Note: when using the codes listed below, do not save your game or your save file could be corrupted. In addition, you could end up saving game conditions (i.e. constant rioting) and be unable to reverse their effects.
To get a Rhino (the tank) to drop from the sky, enter this code during gameplay: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, R1, L2, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE. Your tank will be virtually impervious to damage, and can launch missiles from its big, big gun. Arguably the best cheat in the game.
To get the townspeople to throw down in the streets, enter the following code during gameplay: R1, L1, R2, L1, LEFT, R1, R1, TRIANGLE.
Cheat: Pedestrians Dislike You Intensely
To draw the ire of people in the streets, enter the following code during gameplay: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L1, L2.
Cheat: Mo Money... the Easy Way
To get a chunk of cash, enter this code during gameplay: R2, R2, L1, L1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
To get full armor, enter this code during gameplay: R2, R2, L1, L2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
To make whatever vehicle you're driving disappear, enter this code during gameplay: L1, L1, SQUARE, R2, TRIANGLE, L1, TRIANGLE.
To drop your wanted level, enter the following button combo during gameplay: R2, R2, L1, R2, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN.
Cheat: Improve Your Driving Skills
To make yourself a better driver, enter the following code during gameplay: R1, L1, R2, L1, LEFT, R1, R1, TRIANGLE.
To destroy all cars press L2, R2, L1, R1, L2, R2, TRIANGLE, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, L2, LEFT.
Submitted by Mr. Wrestler
To cause a riot of the non-Zoot Suit variety, enter the following code during gameplay: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L2, L1.
To change the costumes in the game, enter the following code during gameplay: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L1, L2, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT.
To make time pass faster, enter the following code during gameplay: CIRCLE (three times), SQUARE (five times), L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE.
To change the weather to normal, enter the following code during gameplay: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, TRIANGLE.
To increase the level of sticky, icky gore, enter the following code during gameplay: SQUARE, L1, CIRCLE, DOWN, L1, R1, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, L1, X.
Cheat: Raise Wanted Level
To raise your wanted level (God knows why), enter the following code during gameplay: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT.
To slow the game down, enter the following code during gameplay: TRIANGLE, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, SQUARE, L1, L2.
To get full health, enter the following code during gameplay: R2, R2, L1, R1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
To improve your arsenal (or reload existing weapons), enter this code during gameplay: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP.
To change the weather, enter one of the following cheats to alter the skies:
- Clear: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, TRIANGLE
- Foggy: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, X
- Cloudy: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, SQUARE
- Rainy: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, CIRCLE
Cheat: Pedestrians Go Nuts
To make the pedestrians go nuts, enter this code during gameplay: R2, R1, TRIANGLE, X, L2, L1, UP, DOWN.
In the garage on the second city, it says you can only park 2 cars in the garage by where you save. But you can trick it into letting you park six small ones.
When try to put in the third car, the hideout's garage won't open. Get out of the third car and park one of the two stored cars underneath the door so it cannot close.
Drive in the thrid car and you can do the same for cars 4, 5, and 6.
Submitted by Mr joshie poo
Once you collect over 9999 rounds of ammo for a weapon, you will have infinite ammo for that weapon. However, you will still need to reload whenever your clip runs dry.
Submitted by Xerxes
There is an easy (and quite illicit) way to up your health rating. Carjack a fairly decent ride and cruise into the Red Light District. Pull up next to one of the hookers and stop. She'll talk to you and if she likes your ride, she'll get inside. The moment she gets in, your money will gradually decrease. Drive her to a deserted alley and let the car sit. Eventually, the car will begin to rock, first slowly, then faster. Your health will increase as the vehicle shakes. Who knows what's going on inside? In the end, your health will grow to 125, and will last until the next time you croak.
Submitted by IGN Guides
Connections for Grand Theft Auto III (PS2)