How Do I Enter Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Psp Cheat Codes?

If you want to use cheats in 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories' on PSP, it’s actually pretty straightforward once you get the rhythm of it. You type cheats while you’re playing (not in a menu or paused). That means be out in the world, driving or standing around, and quickly press the button sequence the cheat uses. The PSP reads the inputs in sequence, so timing matters — too slow and the game ignores it.

I usually keep a notepad or phone with the cheat sequences nearby, because they have to be entered pretty fast and in the right order. Press each button in one smooth flow; you don’t need to hold them all at once unless a code explicitly says so. If the cheat worked you’ll often get an on-screen message or an immediate effect (like weapons showing up or your wanted level changing). If nothing happens, try entering it again quickly and avoid having any menus open.

A couple of practical tips from my own mishaps: always back up your save before you start a cheating spree (cheats can break missions, spawn glitches, or corrupt progress). Also be ready to reload if something weird happens — the cheats can sometimes make vehicles or NPCs behave oddly. Enjoy the chaos, but don’t ruin your only save file.

I get asked this a lot in forums: cheats go in during gameplay, not in any cheat menu. So my quick routine is: load the game, get into free-roam (not while a cutscene or mission is actively controlling inputs), and then tap the buttons of the code in rapid succession. The PSP will accept the sequence if it’s correct. If you’re slow or hit the wrong button the sequence resets — you’ll just need to try again.

A couple of extra pointers: exit any on-screen map or notebook first, because those can absorb inputs. If something odd happens after activating a cheat—like mission triggers failing or saved game issues—reload your last clean save. I always search for a reliable list of PSP-specific codes rather than PS2 lists, because the button names differ; a PS2 code might map differently to PSP buttons. Finally, remember that some cheats are persistent (stay on until you die or reload) and some toggle off after a while, so experiment safely.

On one rainy afternoon I dug out my old PSP and decided to go wild in 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories' — and relearning how to enter cheats reminded me how satisfying it is to make the city go bonkers. Here’s what I learned and now do every time: first, be in normal gameplay (not paused). Cheats are entered by pressing the buttons in the exact sequence quickly. Think of it like typing a short word on the controller; if you hesitate the sequence fails.

I treat every cheat like a tiny combo: no menus, no holds (unless a specific cheat needs holding), and definitely no button mashing. If you’re using codes from the internet, make sure they’re labeled for PSP — PSP codes are the ones that will use Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square, L, R and the D-pad. After input, watch for immediate confirmation like sound, on-screen text or the effect itself (for example, health replenishing or cars spawning). If it doesn’t trigger, clear your inputs by doing something simple (like walking or turning) and try again.

Backup your save before testing lots of cheats. I once spent an evening chasing a glitchy tank that a cheat spawned — good times, but I didn’t want to lose progress. Also, some cheats can prevent mission completion or cause instability; if the game acts weird, reload the save. If you want a single go-to tactic: pause, note the code, unpause into free roam, then enter the sequence cleanly. It’s oddly therapeutic.

I usually teach friends this in two lines: be in regular gameplay and enter the button sequence fast and in order. On PSP you use the face buttons, shoulder buttons and D-pad (so sequences look like combos). Don’t be in the pause/menu/map screen while typing — the game won’t register the inputs.

A few quick warnings from experience: back up your save, because cheats can break missions or spawn weird glitches. If a cheat doesn’t work, try again faster and make sure you’re using a PSP-specific code list (PS2 lists won’t always match). If things go haywire, reload your last clean save and enjoy being naughty with caution.