San Andreas was shipped on a dual-layer DVD, utilizing roughly 4.7 GB of data to store its massive map, radio stations, voice acting, and textures.

Do not buy a DS expecting to play San Andreas . You will be disappointed. Buy a DS to play Chinatown Wars , which is a masterpiece in its own right.

Take a look at how Rockstar adapted the series' core mechanics for the dual-screen handheld: GTA on the Nintendo DS is LEGENDARY YouTube• Dec 30, 2025

: It features a cell-shaded, top-down perspective reminiscent of the original GTA games, which suited the handheld's screen perfectly.