Essential Cheats for Health, Armor, Weapons, and More in GTA Vice City
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GTA Vice City cheats let you dive into this ’80s paradise, allowing you to elevate Tommy Vercetti to the top of the criminal world without the usual grind. With just a few button presses, you can equip yourself with a powerful arsenal or restore your health and armor when you’re in a tight spot.
One cheat that fans wish for is an unlimited money option, but with the available codes, you can often bypass the need for cash altogether. With a plethora of cheats at your disposal, it’s up to you whether to use them to advance your criminal empire or simply enjoy the mayhem.
Before you start experimenting with GTA Vice City cheat codes, make sure to save your progress and keep that file secure. Some cheats can have permanent effects that might disrupt your game, so safeguarding your progress is crucial. Additionally, if you’re playing a newer version of the game, be aware that using cheats may prevent you from earning trophies or achievements.
For various reasons, some cheats from the GTA Trilogy are missing in the Definitive Edition releases. Also, the cheat input for Xbox has been reversed in this version.
Full health
PS4 / PS5: R1, R2, L1, Circle, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Xbox (Original): RT, RB, LT, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Xbox (Definitive): RB, RT, LB, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Switch: R, ZR, L, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
PC: aspirine
Full armor
PS4 / PS5: R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Xbox (Original): RT, RB, LT, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Xbox (Definitive): RB, RT, LB, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Switch: R, ZR, L, B, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
PC: preciousprotection
Remove wanted level
PS4 / PS5: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Xbox (Original): RT, RT, B, RB, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Xbox (Definitive): RB, RB, B, RT, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
Switch: R, R, A, ZR, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
PC: leavemealone
Weapon Set 1
PS4 / PS5: R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Xbox (Original): RT, RB, LT, RB, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Xbox (Definitive): RB, RT, LB, RT, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
Switch: R, ZR, L, ZR, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
PC: thugstools
To activate any of the GTA Vice City cheats on consoles, simply enter the button combinations while the game is active and not paused or in a cutscene. The buttons will still function normally while you input the codes, so find a quiet spot to avoid accidentally causing chaos.
On PC, it’s even simpler—just type the cheat phrase using your keyboard, and there are bonus codes exclusive to this platform. For the Definitive Edition, you can use controller codes on PC and type phrases on console if you have a compatible keyboard.
Entering the Konami Code will give Tommy and all NPCs oversized heads. ** Only available in the Definitive Edition.
Restores full health and repairs your vehicle if you’re driving.
Restores full armor.
Adds two stars to your wanted level.
Removes your wanted level.
Causes you to die and respawn at the hospital, unless your health is very high.
Tommy lights up a cigarette.
Gives you thin arms and legs.
Gives you thick arms and legs.
Grants you the basic weapons set and ammo – Brass Knuckles, Flame Thrower, Baseball Bat, Molotov, Pistol, Tec 9, Kruger, Shotgun, and Sniper Rifle.
Grants you the intermediate weapons set and ammo – Rocket Launcher, Katana, Remote Grenades, .357, Mac, M4, Stubby Shotgun, and .308 Sniper.
Grants you the advanced weapons set and ammo – Minigun, Chainsaw, Grenades, .357, MP, M4, S.P.A.S. 12, and .308 Sniper.
Causes all nearby vehicles to explode.
Makes all NPC vehicles aggressive and attempt to ram you.
Allows cars to take off and fly.
Allows boats to take off and fly.
Enables all vehicles to drive on water.
Makes all vehicles invisible except for their wheels.* Not available in the Definitive Edition.
Improves handling and grip for all vehicles.
Various tweaks to vehicles including wheel size, top speed, acceleration, and handling.
Changes all vehicles to black.
Changes all vehicles to pink.
Spawns the first Bloodring Banger variant, a Glendale variant.
Spawns the second Bloodring Banger variant, an Oceanic variant.
Spawns the Caddy golf cart.
Spawns Romero’s Hearse.
Spawns the first Hotring Racer variant.
Spawns the second Hotring Racer variant.
Spawns the Love Fist limousine.
Spawns the Sabre Turbo muscle car.
Spawns the Rhino tank.
Spawns the Trashmaster refuse truck.
Changes your outfit to a random set of clothes.
Changes your outfit to Candy Suxxx.
Changes your outfit to Dick from Love Fist.
Changes your outfit to Hilary King.
Changes your outfit to Jezz Torent from Love Fist.
Changes your outfit to Ken Rosenberg.
Changes your outfit to Lance Vance.
Changes your outfit to Mercedes Cortez.
Changes your outfit to Phil Cassidy.
Changes your outfit to Ricardo Diaz.
Changes your outfit to Sonny Forelli.
You are followed by female pedestrians.
Nearby pedestrians will enter your vehicle.
All pedestrians carry weapons.
All female pedestrians carry weapons.
Pedestrians will attack you – this cannot be canceled.
Pedestrians will attack you and each other – this cannot be canceled.
Reduces game speed by half, down to x0.25 speed with multiple entries.
Increases game speed by two, up to x4 speed with multiple entries.
Makes the in-game clock run faster.
Makes the weather sunny.
Makes the weather lightly cloudy.
Makes the weather overcast.
Makes the weather stormy.
Makes the weather foggy.
Displays your media level when the previous level is beaten.
