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To activate your chosen GTA 3 cheat code, enter the correct sequence of buttons without pausing the game. Just watch out for the cheats that only work on the newer Definitive Edition of the game, they will not work on the original version (as indicated in the list below).

  1. Save In A New Slot

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    Cheats in GTA 3 can deactivate Trophies when playing on newer consoles, and some of the cheats are permanent and cannot be deactivated. For this reason you should create a new save before using them.

  2. Select A Code

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    GTA 3 features many different cheat codes. Pick which ones you want to use from our list.

  3. Enter the Cheat

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    To actually activate your chosen cheat, you’ll need to press the relevant buttons in the correct sequence during gameplay, without pausing the game.

  4. Cheat Now Active

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    By following these steps you will have successfully activated the cheat code. The game should show a pop-up confirming this.

GTA 3 Cheats for PlayStation


  • Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, CIRCLE, X
    New cheat included in The GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition

  • Flying Cars: RIGHT, R2, CIRCLE, R1, L2, DOWN, L1, R1
    Causes cars to take off from the ground

  • NPCs Carry Weapons: R2, R1, TRIANGLE, X, L2, L1, UP, DOWN
    PEDs will be packing guns. They won’t be hostile by default, but they will shoot back if attacked

  • NPC Riot: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L2, L1
    PEDs will attack one another and the player. Non-revertable

  • NPCs Attack: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L1, L2
    PEDs will attack the player. Non-revertable

  • Give All Weapons: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    The player has access to all weapons in the game, being the rocket launcher, flame thrower, baseball bat, molotov, grenades, pistol, micro SMG, AK47, M16, shotgun, and sniper rifle.

  • Give $250,000: R2, R2, L1, L1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    The player’s money is increased by $250,000

  • Maximum Armor: R2, R2, L1, L2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    Replenishes the player’s armor

  • Maximum Health: R2, R2, L1, R1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    Replenishes the player’s HP

  • Foggy Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, X
    Makes the weather foggy

  • Cloudy Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, SQUARE
    Changes the weather to cloudy/overcast

  • Raining Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, CIRCLE
    Changes weather to raining

  • Sunny Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, TRIANGLE
    Changes the weather to sunny

  • Decrease Wanted Level: R2, R2, L1, R2, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
    Removes one wanted star

  • Increase Wanted Level: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
    Adds one wanted star

  • Auto-Explode Cars: L2, R2, L1, R1, L2, R2, TRIANGLE, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, L2, L1
    Vehicles in proximity to the player character will automatically explode

  • Toggle Character Skin: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L1, L2, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
    Cycles through a selection of alternate character models

  • Better Handling: R1, L1, R2, L1, LEFT, R1, R1, TRIANGLE
    Makes cars easier to drive and handle

  • Speed Up Time: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
    In-game time passes more quickly *does not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3*

  • Speed Up Gameplay: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
    Gameplay speed is increased

  • Slow Down Gameplay: TRIANGLE, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, SQUARE, R1, R2
    Gameplay speed is decreased – a slow motion effect

  • Increased Gore: SQUARE, L1, CIRCLE, DOWN, L1, R1, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, L1, X
    Increased gore-effect *does not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3*

  • Invisible Cars: L1, L1, SQUARE, R2, TRIANGLE, L1, TRIANGLE
    Cars become see-through *does not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3*

  • Spawn Tank: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, R1, L2, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
    Spawns a tank directly in front of the player

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the use of cheat codes stop me obtaining Trophies in GTA 3?

That’s correct, you cannot earn Trophies with cheats active.

When was GTA 3 launched on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4?

On November 11, 2021, when Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition was released.

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GTA 3 Xbox Cheats

These cheats for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox versions of Grand Theft Auto 3 will help no matter whether you’ve exhausted all of the game’s standard content, but aren’t ready to leave Rockstar’s rendition of Liberty City behind, or if you need a bit of divine intervention to get past a particularly difficult mission.

Make sure you use the correct button combo depending if you have the original version or the Definitive Edition of GTA 3.

  1. Make A New Save

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    Save your game before entering any cheat codes in GTA 3, this ensures you can go back to a clean state once you’re done using them.

  2. Select Your Cheats

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    With so many cheats to choose from, you should know which particular one(s) you want to use. Browse our list and decide.

  3. Enter The Cheat Codes

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    You’ll need to enter the correct controller button combination (based on which version of GTA 3 you have) that activates your chosen cheat code. Do not pause the game, instead enter the code during gameplay.

  4. Activation Successful

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    If you followed this guide and see a small pop-up at the top of your screen, congratulations, it means you have successfully activated the cheat. Enjoy!

GTA 3 Cheats for Xbox


  • Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, B, A
    Everyone runs around with big heads. This is a new cheat included in The GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. Does not work in the original version of GTA 3.

  • Flying Cars
    • Original: RIGHT, RB, B, RT, LB, DOWN, LT, RT
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RIGHT, RT, B, RB, LT, DOWN, LB, RB

    Causes cars to take off from the ground.

  • NPCs Carry Weapons
    • Original: RB, RT, Y, A, LB, LT, UP, DOWN
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RB, Y, A, LT, LB, UP, DOWN

    PEDs will be armed. They won’t be hostile by default, but they will shoot back if attacked.

  • NPC Riot
    • Original: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RT, RB, LB, LT
    • Definitive/Trilogy: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LT, LB

    PEDs will attack one another and also you. Non-revertable.

  • NPCs Attack
    • Original: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RT, RB, LT, LB
    • Definitive/Trilogy: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LB, LT

    PEDs will attack you. Non-revertable.

  • Give All Weapons
    • Original: RB, RB, LT, RB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT , DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP

    You have access to all weapons in the game: rocket launcher, flame thrower, baseball bat, molotov, grenades, pistol, micro SMG, AK47, M16, shotgun, and sniper rifle.

  • Give $250,000
    • Original: RB, RB, LT, LT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RT, LB, LB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP

    You receive $250,000 in-game money.

  • Maximum Armor
    • Original: RB, RB, LT, LB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RT, LB, LT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP

    Replenishes your armor.

  • Maximum Health
    • Original: RB, RB, LT, RT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RT, LB, RB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP

    Replenishes your HP.

  • Foggy Weather
    • Original: LT, LB, RT, RB, RB, RT, LB, A
    • Definitive/Trilogy: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, A

    Changes the weather to slightly foggy.

  • Raining Weather
    • Original: LT, LB, RT, RB, RB, RT, LB, B
    • Definitive/Trilogy: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, B

    Changes the weather to raining.

  • Cloudy Weather
    • Original: LT, LB, RT, RB, RB, RT, LB, X
    • Definitive/Trilogy: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, X

    Changes weather to overcast.

  • Sunny Weather
    • Original: LT, LB, RT, RB, RB, RT, LB, Y
    • Definitive/Trilogy: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, Y

    Changes the weather to sunny.

  • Decrease Wanted Level
    • Original: RB, RB, LT, RB, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RT, LB, RT, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN

    Removes one wanted star.

  • Increase Wanted Level
    • Original: RB, RB, LT, RB, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT

    Adds one wanted star.

  • Auto-Explode Cars
    • Original: LB, RB, LT, RT, LB, RB, Y, X, B, Y, LB, LT
    • Definitive/Trilogy: LT, RT, LB, RB, LT, RT, Y, X, B, Y, LT, LB

    Vehicles in proximity to your character will automatically explode.

  • Toggle Character Skin
    • Original: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, LT, LB, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, LB, LT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT

    Cycles through a selection of alternate character models.

  • Better Handling
    • Original: RT, LT, RB, LT, LEFT, RT, RT, Y
    • Definitive/Trilogy: RB, LB, RT, LB, LEFT, RB, RB, Y

    Makes cars easier to drive and handle.

  • Speed Up Gameplay
    • Original: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, LT, LB
    • Definitive/Trilogy: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, LB, LT

    Gameplay speed is increased.

  • Slow Down Gameplay
    • Original: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, RT, RB
    • Definitive/Trilogy: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, RB, RT

    Gameplay speed is decreased.

  • Speed Up Time: B, B, B, X, X, X, LT, Y, B, Y
    In-game time passes more quickly. Does not work in the new definitive edition of GTA 3.

  • Invisible Cars: LT, LT, X, RT, Y, LB, Y
    Cars become see-through. Does not work in the new definitive edition of GTA 3.

  • More Gore: X, LT, B, DOWN, LT, RT, Y, RIGHT, LT, A
    Increases the amount of blood when you are attacking. Does not work in the new definitive edition of GTA 3.

  • Spawn Tank
    • Original: B, B, B, B, B, B, RT, LB, LT, Y, B, Y
    • Definitive/Trilogy: B, B, B, B, B, B, RB, LT, LB, Y, B, Y

    Spawns a tank directly in front of you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use cheat codes and still earn Achievements?

No, using cheats will disable Achievements for that game session, until you restore a previously saved game.

Can I use these cheats on the original Xbox console?

Yes, press the Black button for RB and the White button for LB.

Is GTA 3 available on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

Yes, it was included in the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, released on November 11, 2021.

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GTA 3 Cheats On PC

Using cheat codes in Grand Theft Auto 3 for PC (including the Rockstar Launcher version) is easy and this guide will show you exactly how to do it. Just note that some cheats (as indicated below) only work in the Definitive Edition of GTA 3.

  1. Save The Game

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    Due to it being impossible to deactivate some cheats, and their use also stopping you from earning any Achievements, it’s important to have a clean save point to return to later.

  2. Select the Cheats

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    With the massive amount of cheats that Rockstar Games decided to include in GTA 3 it’s understandable if you have a hard time choosing. Pick the cheats you want to use from our list.

  3. Enter Your Codes

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    To activate the cheat all you need to do is type in the relevant phrase. Do this during gameplay and without pausing the game.

  4. Cheat Activated

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    If you followed the steps that we’ve outlined so far, you’ll see a small pop up on your screen stating that cheats activation has been successful.

Grand Theft Auto 3 PC Cheats


  • Big Head Mode: EXPANDDOME
    This works in the definitive edition only

  • Flying Cars: CHITTYCHITTYBB
    Causes cars to take off from the ground

  • NPCs Carry Weapons: WEAPONSFORALL
    PEDs will be packing guns. They won’t be hostile by default, but they will shoot back if attacked

  • NPC Riot: ITSALLGOINGMAAAD
    PEDs will attack one another and the player. Non-revertable

  • NPCs Attack: NOBODYLIKESME
    PEDs will attack the player. Non-revertable

  • Give All Weapons: GUNSGUNSGUNS
    The player has access to all weapons in the game: the rocket launcher, flame thrower, baseball bat, molotov, grenades, pistol, micro SMG, AK47, M16, shotgun, and sniper rifle.

  • Give $250,000: IFIWEREARICHMAN
    The player’s money is increased by $250,000

  • Maximum Armor: TORTOISE (TURTOISE in older version)
    Replenishes the player’s armor

  • Maximum Health: GESUNDHEIT
    Replenishes the player’s HP

  • Foggy Weather: PEASOUP
    Changes the weather to foggy

  • Overcast Weather: ILIKESCOTLAND
    Changes the weather to cloudy

  • Rainy Weather: ILOVESCOTLAND
    Changes weather to raining

  • Sunny Weather: SKINCANCERFORME
    Changes the weather to sunny

  • Decrease Wanted Level: NOPOLICEPLEASE
    Removes one wanted star

  • Increase Wanted Level: MOREPOLICEPLEASE
    Adds one wanted star

  • Auto-Explode Cars: BANGBANGBANG
    Vehicles in proximity to the player character will automatically explode

  • Toggle Character Skin: ILIKEDRESSINGUP
    Cycles through a selection of alternate character models

  • Better Handling: CORNERSLIKEMAD
    Makes cars easier to drive and handle

  • Speed Up Time: MADWEATHER
    In-game time passes more quickly *does not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3*

  • Speed Up Gameplay: TIMEFLIESWHENYOU
    Gameplay speed is increased

  • Slow Down Gameplay: BOOOOORING
    Gameplay speed is decreased

  • More Gore: NASTYLIMBSCHEAT
    More blood etc is visible when attacking *does not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3*

  • Invisible Cars: ANICESETOFWHEELS
    Cars become see-through *does not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3*

  • Spawn Tank: GIVEUSATANK
    Spawns a tank directly in front of the player

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Cheats Overview

Using and activating cheats in GTA 3 on the Nintendo Switch is a simple process. Follow these steps to make the most of the available cheat codes:

  1. Create a new save file

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    Before using any cheats, create a separate save file to ensure that your non-cheats progress remains unaffected. This is important because some cheats may impact your ability to earn Achievements, and certain cheats are irreversible.

  2. Choose your desired cheats

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    See our list of GTA 3 cheat codes for the Switch below and select the cheats that you want to use.

  3. Enter the cheat code

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    To activate a cheat, enter the corresponding button combination on your controller without pausing the game. Make sure to input the buttons quickly and in the correct order for the code to register successfully.

  4. Troubleshoot if needed

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    If the cheat code doesn’t work on your first attempt, try the following:

    • Ensure that you are entering the button combination quickly and accurately.
    • Adjust your controller layout by switching between the “classic” and “modern” settings in the options menu. After changing the layout, try entering the code again.

  5. Confirm cheat activation

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    When you successfully trigger a cheat, a small pop-up message will appear on the screen, indicating that the cheat is now active.

GTA 3 Cheats Switch List


  • Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, A, B
    This is a brand new cheat code introduced in the definitive edition.

  • Flying Cars: RIGHT, ZR, A, R, ZL, DOWN, L, R
    Like the name says, cars are no longer grounded.

  • NPCs Carry Weapons: ZR, R, X, B, ZL, L, UP, DOWN
    NPCs will become armed, but not automatically hostile. They’ll retaliate if attacked, though.

  • NPC Riot: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, ZL, L
    NPCs will become hostile to the player and each other. Permanent.

  • NPCs Attack: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, L, ZL
    NPCs will become hostile to the player only. Permanent.

  • Give All Weapons: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    You’ll get every weapon in the game: the rocket launcher, flame thrower, baseball bat, molotov, grenades, pistol, micro SMG, AK47, M16, shotgun, and sniper rifle.

  • Give $250,000: ZR, ZR, L(2X), LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    You instantly get $250,000.

  • Maximum Armor: ZR, ZR, L, ZL, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    Armor instantly replenished.

  • Maximum Health: ZR, ZR, L, R, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
    HP instantly replenished.

  • Cloudy Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, Y
    Changes the weather to cloudy.

  • Rainy Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, A
    Changes the weather to rainy.

  • Foggy Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, B
    Changes weather to very foggy.

  • Clear Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, X
    Changes the weather to sunny / clear.

  • Decrease Wanted Level: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
    Decreases your wanted rating by one.

  • Increase Wanted Level: ZR(2X), L, ZR, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
    Increases your wanted rating by one.

  • Auto-Explode Cars: ZL, ZR, L, R, ZL, ZR, X, Y, A, X, LT, L
    Instantly blows up nearby vehicles.

  • Toggle Character Skin: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L, ZL, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
    Cycles through various NPC character models.

  • Better Handling: R, L, ZR, L, LEFT, R(2X), X
    Makes cars easier to drive and handle.

  • Faster Gameplay: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, L, ZL
    Gameplay is sped up.

  • Slower Gameplay: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, R, ZR
    Gameplay is slowed down.

    • The “invisible cars,” “speed up time,” and “increased gore” cheat codes do not work in the definitive edition of GTA 3 on the Switch.

  • Spawn Tank: A(6X), R, ZL, L, X, A, X
    Spawns a tank directly in front of the player.

  • Vehicle Jump: R, L, ZR, L, LEFT, R, R, X
    Make your vehicle jump. Press L3 to jump when inside a vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I create a separate save file before using cheats in GTA 3 on Switch?

Yes, it’s essential to create a new save file to keep your non-cheats and cheats saves separate. Using cheat codes can affect your ability to earn Achievements, and some cheats are irreversible. Having a clean save point to return to is crucial.

Are there any new cheats exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of GTA 3?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch version of GTA 3 includes a new “Big Head” cheat code. This cheat is inspired by the classic Konami code and can be activated by pressing the following buttons in sequence: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, A, B.

What should I do if the cheat code doesn’t work?

If the cheat code doesn’t work on your first attempt, make sure you are entering the button combination quickly and in the correct order. If it still doesn’t work, try adjusting your controller layout by switching between the “classic” and “modern” settings, which can be found in the options menu. After changing the layout, attempt to enter the code again.

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