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# 2x larger city map 10 hours of 80s soundtrack 100+ drivable vehicles Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2)

**Brand:** rockstar games
**Price:** € 63.80
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## Summary

> 🎮 Own the neon-lit streets of Vice City — where power, style, and chaos collide!

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- **What is this?** Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) by rockstar games
- **How much does it cost?** € 63.80 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Iconic Voice Acting & Storytelling:** Play as Tommy Vercetti, brought to life by Ray Liotta, in a gripping crime saga.
- • **Explore Over 50 Enterable Buildings:** More freedom than ever with indoor environments that deepen gameplay immersion.
- • **Dive into the Ultimate 80s Playground:** Vice City doubles Liberty City's size, offering unmatched urban exploration and mission variety.
- • **Master the Streets with 100+ Vehicles:** From motorbikes to helicopters, experience unparalleled freedom and adrenaline-fueled rides.
- • **Immersive 80s Vibes with Legendary Soundtrack:** Lose yourself in 10 hours of authentic 80s hits across multiple radio stations.

## Overview

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for PS2 revolutionizes open-world gaming with a sprawling 1986 Miami-inspired city twice the size of its predecessor. Featuring over 100 vehicles, including bikes and helicopters, a compelling narrative voiced by Ray Liotta, and a decade-defining soundtrack spanning 10 hours of iconic 80s music, it offers unmatched freedom and immersive gameplay. Enter over 50 buildings, engage in diverse missions, and experience the ultimate blend of crime, culture, and chaos that defined a generation.

## Description

desertcart.co.uk Review There can't be any more sure-fire a hit in the gaming world than Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Grandma may not approve, but the 143 million people who bought GTA III will be chomping at the bit for this follow-up. Not quite a full-blown sequel, but far more than the average lazy mission disk, Vice City relocates the action of the previous game from the New York-esque Liberty City to the Miami-influenced metropolis of the title. And clearly as soon as someone mentioned Miami the developers immediately thought of Miami Vice, because they've gone and set the whole thing in 1986 with an incredible soundtrack featuring everyone from Michael Jackson to Sigue Sigue Sputnik. As the game starts you take control of Tommy Vercetti (voiced by Goodfellas star Ray Liotta) who gets involved in a bungled drug deal and must set himself up from scratch as a crime boss. Unlike in GTA III, you're not restricted to being a small-time hood any more; the game now allows you to purchase property (porn studios, strip clubs, cab companies and so on) and run extortion rackets, which cleverly widens the scope of the game while keeping the controls and gameplay pretty much the same. Which means that you still spend the majority of your time driving cars very dangerously and shooting and maiming anyone that happens to get in your way. Indeed, in most respects the game is very similar to its predecessor--the graphics, for example, are improved but hardly groundbreaking--though there are numerous minor additions, most notably the chance to ride motorbikes--which is particularly satisfying--and fly proper aircraft.Vice City can't be recommended unreservedly though: if you're intending to buy this game for someone under 18, you really should think again, as it's violent, filled with sex and swearing, and is totally and utterly immoral. Which is why it's guaranteed to sell and sell. --David Jenkins Review "Remains a formidable experience." -- Edge"Undeniably the best thing ever to come out of the Eighties, and one of the greatest console games ever. 10/10." -- Official PlayStation 2 Magazine P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer's Description From the decade of big hair, excess and pastel suits comes a story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Vice City is a huge urban sprawl ranging from the beach to the swamps and the glitz to the ghetto and is the most varied, complete and alive digital city ever created. Combining non-linear gameplay with a character-driven narrative, you arrive in a town brimming with delights and degradation and are given the opportunity to take it over as you choose. Pop stars, real-estate developers, politicians, trailer trash: everyone is moving to Vice City to find out what makes it the number one growth city in America. But, as you'll quickly find out, trust is still the rarest of commodities. Vice City offers vehicular pleasures to suit every taste. For the speed enthusiast, there are high-performance cars and motorbikes. For the sportsman, a powerboat or a golf buggy lets you enjoy the great outdoors. For those that need that sense of freedom and escape, why not charter a helicopter and see the beauty of Vice City from the air? As the party capital of America, you would expect your ears to be seduced by a host of sultry melodies and pumping beats, but you'll be amazed as you sweep the through Vice City's FM dial. Tune into some driving rock, some crucial electro or maybe you want to slow down with some sweet soul--and there'll always be some great romantic anthems if you want to really take your mind off things. For the action man or the outdoors type, there're tons of fun things to do and adventures to be had. For the secretive or creepy type, Vice City is full of surprises; a place where you'll constantly be surprised by the vivacious, fun-loving types who live there and the things you can discover. See more

Review: Still has endless appeal a year later... - So, GTA Vice City, then. Why is it so special? What sets it apart from other games? Why am I still playing it incessantly 9 months after it came out? It's that good. In some respects, you can wonder what all the fuss is about. It's essentially the same as GTA3 - same controls, graphics engine, gameplay - even the same hopeless targeting system. It might as well be GTA in a different city. What's key, though, is that it's been improved in every area; quite an achievement when GTA3 was such a tough act to follow. Probably the most successful aspect of the game is its' period. Setting it in 1986 was a masterstroke, as it allows for some superb jokes and references to the time, as well as nods to GTA3 which is supposed to take place 15 years later. And it works, too - the 1980s is sufficiently recent for most gamers over 20 to relate to, without being outdated (ie. GTA London). It also allows for some excellent cars, such as the Pontiac TransAm of the time (shame it doesn't seem to come in black :-> ) and the Honda CRX. All the cars seem more satisfying to drive than those in GTA3, and some of the worn-out old bangers in GTA3 appear in Vice City...looking brand new! Great attention to detail. Bikes are also available for the first time on PS2, and yes, you can take them pretty much anywhere - over jumps, into shopping malls and up escalators, over rooftops, pretty much anywhere. Of course, if you can't get somewhere by car or bike, take a helicopter or seaplane. Again these are surprisingly easy to fly, and if you know how you can even steal the Apache helicopter out of the army base... More of the game is open to you on foot, too. Unlike GTA3, there are numerous indoor environments in Vice City, and if car dealers, police stations, nightclubs or pole dancing takes your fancy, go and have a look inside. Or you can engage in a little retail therapy in the North Point Mall, with its' cheesey '80's Muzak and shiny floors. On the subject of music, the soundtrack's as good as was rumoured, with millions spent on licensing Michael Jackson, Gary Numan, Hall and Oates, Nena, The Buggles and a whole host of early Eighties music spread over ten radio stations, along with the usual hilarious GTA "talk-radio" stations. It really reinforces the 1980's feel of the game, and justifiably received a 7-disc soundtrack release. Health is more readily-available too, with pizza places, hot-dog stands, hotels and of course prostitutes all ready to boost your health a bit. Missions? Well, they aren't quite as satisfying as those on the original 1996 version of GTA, but they're easily a match for those in GTA3, and in some ways are better because of the Eighties references. One mission in particular sees you jumping across skyscraper rooves and catwalks on a superbike, which is great fun. The game has an excellent storyline well supported by a cast including Ray Lolita and Dennis Hopper. The fact that your character now has a name and a personality - and actually speaks - is a significant improvement over GTA3 too. That should be enough to erase any doubts about the purchase of Vice City. I should mention the weapons as well - which include all those from GTA3 plus a great many extra, especially the Colt Python; and the superb graphics, which are smoother and more detailed than those in GTA3 while still retaining a real, neon-lit 1980s feel - but I don't want to over-sell it. Put it this way...I can think of only three things to improve; the dodgy aiming system, the lack of a DeLorean (preferably with time-travelling capabilities) and the absence of Gary Numan's "Are Friends Electric?" from the soundtrack. That's all, and that's not exactly a list of major failings. Now, if someone wants to bring out "The Getaway; 1986" with British '80s cars, I'll be a very happy man...
Review: Review requested - How was the graphics quality? good I think, it was many years ago

## Features

- All-new game set in the powerful, glamorous, and corrupt 80s
- Vice City is over twice the size of Liberty City, and has double the missions
- Play street hood Tommy Vercetti, voiced by Goodfellas' Ray Liotta
- New martial arts moves; auto-targeting and lock-on for 40 weapons
- Nearly 100 vehicles, including motorbikes, golf carts and choppers
- Improved police, gang and citizen AI
- More freedom of movement than ever before--over 50 buildings can be entered
- Ten hours' worth of radio including genuine 80s hits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00006BXBV |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,189 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 9 in PlayStation 2 Games |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (483) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City |
| Product Dimensions  | 19 x 13.59 x 1.6 cm; 40.82 g |
| Rated  | Unknown |
| Release date  | 8 Nov. 2002 |

## Images

![Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XUlHQe0QL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: my ps3 is 80gb fat one will this work?**
A: No, only on the first generation 60gb ps3s

**Q: Will this work on a PS3?**
A: Depends on your PS3 model. Some are backwards compatible with PS2 games, some aren't. Here's a link that might help you decide: https://www.lifewire.com/can-your-ps3-play-ps2-games-2717135

**Q: Is this the same as vice city stories?**
A: No. Vice City and Vice City Stories are two totally different games with different missions and different characters.

**Q: Will this work on ps4?**
A: yes it does all GTA games work on ps4 ps2 and ps3 not sure about ps1.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still has endless appeal a year later...
*by P***L on 8 October 2003*

So, GTA Vice City, then. Why is it so special? What sets it apart from other games? Why am I still playing it incessantly 9 months after it came out? It's that good. In some respects, you can wonder what all the fuss is about. It's essentially the same as GTA3 - same controls, graphics engine, gameplay - even the same hopeless targeting system. It might as well be GTA in a different city. What's key, though, is that it's been improved in every area; quite an achievement when GTA3 was such a tough act to follow. Probably the most successful aspect of the game is its' period. Setting it in 1986 was a masterstroke, as it allows for some superb jokes and references to the time, as well as nods to GTA3 which is supposed to take place 15 years later. And it works, too - the 1980s is sufficiently recent for most gamers over 20 to relate to, without being outdated (ie. GTA London). It also allows for some excellent cars, such as the Pontiac TransAm of the time (shame it doesn't seem to come in black :-> ) and the Honda CRX. All the cars seem more satisfying to drive than those in GTA3, and some of the worn-out old bangers in GTA3 appear in Vice City...looking brand new! Great attention to detail. Bikes are also available for the first time on PS2, and yes, you can take them pretty much anywhere - over jumps, into shopping malls and up escalators, over rooftops, pretty much anywhere. Of course, if you can't get somewhere by car or bike, take a helicopter or seaplane. Again these are surprisingly easy to fly, and if you know how you can even steal the Apache helicopter out of the army base... More of the game is open to you on foot, too. Unlike GTA3, there are numerous indoor environments in Vice City, and if car dealers, police stations, nightclubs or pole dancing takes your fancy, go and have a look inside. Or you can engage in a little retail therapy in the North Point Mall, with its' cheesey '80's Muzak and shiny floors. On the subject of music, the soundtrack's as good as was rumoured, with millions spent on licensing Michael Jackson, Gary Numan, Hall and Oates, Nena, The Buggles and a whole host of early Eighties music spread over ten radio stations, along with the usual hilarious GTA "talk-radio" stations. It really reinforces the 1980's feel of the game, and justifiably received a 7-disc soundtrack release. Health is more readily-available too, with pizza places, hot-dog stands, hotels and of course prostitutes all ready to boost your health a bit. Missions? Well, they aren't quite as satisfying as those on the original 1996 version of GTA, but they're easily a match for those in GTA3, and in some ways are better because of the Eighties references. One mission in particular sees you jumping across skyscraper rooves and catwalks on a superbike, which is great fun. The game has an excellent storyline well supported by a cast including Ray Lolita and Dennis Hopper. The fact that your character now has a name and a personality - and actually speaks - is a significant improvement over GTA3 too. That should be enough to erase any doubts about the purchase of Vice City. I should mention the weapons as well - which include all those from GTA3 plus a great many extra, especially the Colt Python; and the superb graphics, which are smoother and more detailed than those in GTA3 while still retaining a real, neon-lit 1980s feel - but I don't want to over-sell it. Put it this way...I can think of only three things to improve; the dodgy aiming system, the lack of a DeLorean (preferably with time-travelling capabilities) and the absence of Gary Numan's "Are Friends Electric?" from the soundtrack. That's all, and that's not exactly a list of major failings. Now, if someone wants to bring out "The Getaway; 1986" with British '80s cars, I'll be a very happy man...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review requested
*by J***R on 11 September 2025*

How was the graphics quality? good I think, it was many years ago

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing
*by L***O on 23 August 2013*

I bought this for some nostalgia and boy did I get it, the only thing keeping it from 5 stars is that it was really scratched and it jumps sometimes but other than that I love it!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2)
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