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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

Game Basics Introduction

PS4/PS5 Controls

By
Jarrod Garripoli

Here are the controls for the Playstation 4/5 versions of the game. Note that you have the option to switch the control scheme by going into Options -> Adjust Control Layout -> Control Scheme. Modern and Modern Alt are largely the same, except it swaps the looking left/right buttons with the fire weapon and handbrake in vehicles. Classic simply makes the controls the same as they were on the PS2 version of the game.

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On Foot

Action Modern/Modern Alt Classic
Walk/Run Left Analog Stick Left Analog Stick
Look Around Right Analog Stick Right Analog Stick
Sprint X Button X Button
Jump Square Button Square Button
Enter/Exit Vehicle Triangle Button Triangle Button
Attack Circle Button/R2 Button Circle Button
Crouch L3 Button L3 Button
Look Behind R3 Button R3 Button
Open Menu Options Button Options Button
Next Weapon L1 Button R2 Button
Weapon Wheel Hold L1 Button (select with right stick) Hold L2 Button (select with right stick)
Enter/Exit Targeting L2 Button R1 Button
Phone/Swap Weapons/Reset Camera R1 Button L1 Button
Next Weapon – R2 Button
View Stats Hold Left D-Pad Hold Left D-Pad
Recruit Gang/Gang Follow (after targeting) Up D-Pad Up-D-Pad
Gang Ignore/Gang Hold Position Down D-Pad Down D-Pad
Change Camera Touchpad Touchpad

In Vehicle

Action Modern Modern Alt Classic
Steering Left Analog Stick Left Analog Stick Left Analog Stick
Look Around Right Analog Stick Right Analog Stick Right Analog Stick
Accelerate R2 Button R2 Button X Button
Brake/Reverse L2 Button L2 Button Square Button
Handbrake R1 Button Square Button R1 Button
Look Left Square Button L1 Button L2 Button
Look Right Circle Button R1 Button R2 Button
Look Behind R3 Button R3 Button L2 + R2 Buttons
Fire Weapon L1 Button Circle Button Circle Button
Nitro X Button X Button Circle Button
Radio Stations Right D-Pad Right D-Pad Up/Down D-Pad
Radio Station Wheel (select with right stick) Hold Right D-Pad Hold Right D-Pad Hold Up D-Pad
Horn/Siren L3 Button L3 Button L3 Button
Vehicle Sub-Mission Up D-Pad Up D-Pad R3 Button
Open Menu Options Button Options Button Options Button
Change Camera Touchpad Touchpad Touchpad
View Stats Hold Left D-Pad Hold Left D-Pad Hold Left D-Pad
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BMX

The controls for the BMX bike are pretty much standard across all three control types. The only changes to them involve looking behind CJ. This is done with the R3 Button on Modern and Modern Alt, while with Classic, you have to hold both L2 and R2.

Action Modern/Modern Alt/Classic
Steer Left Analog Stick
Look Around Right Analog Stick
Accelerate X Button
Brake Square Button
Handbrake R1 Button
Bunny Hop L1 Button (Hold for higher jump)
Enter/Exit Vehicle Triangle Button
Fire Weapon Circle Button
Ring Bell L3 Button
Open Menu Options Button
Camera Change Touchpad
View Stats Hold Left D-Pad
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Flight

Action Modern/Modern Alt Classic
Steer Left Analog Stick Left Analog Stick
Flight Descend L2 Button Square Button
Flight Ascend R2 Button X Button
Steer Left L1 Button L2 Button
Steer Right R1 Button R2 Button
Enter/Exit Vehicle Triangle Button Triangle Button
Flight Primary Weapon X Button R1 Button
Flight Secondary Weapon Circle Button Circle Button
Look Behind R3 Button ?
Vehicle Sub-Mission Up D-Pad R3 Button
Radio Stations Right D-Pad Right D-Pad
Radio Station Wheel (select with right stick) Hold Right D-Pad Hold Up D-Pad
Open Menu Options Button Options Button
Camera Change Touchpad Touchpad
View Stats Hold Left D-Pad Hold Left D-Pad
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Rockstar Games
  • Platforms,
    Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XB One, XB X|S
  • Genre
    Action Adventure
  • Guide Release
    22 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    25 November 2021
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