Part 7

Master the PDA and game menus in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Learn about the Music Player, Trade Info, Ammu-Nation, GPS, and more for both DS and PSP versions.

Alright, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how to navigate the menus in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. This section is all about the PDA, which is basically your game's menu system. Think of it as your command center where you can check stats, manage your gear, and keep track of everything going on.

You can get into the PDA by tapping the PDA button on your screen or by hitting the Start button. Once you're in, you'll see a bunch of options that let you tweak various aspects of the game.

A. Nintendo DS Version

On the DS, the PDA is broken down into these key sections:

• Music Player: Just like it sounds, this lets you jam out to the game's soundtrack.
• Trade Info: This one's super important for making money! You unlock it after completing the mission "Tricks of the Triad." It's your go-to for Drug Dealing, letting you check out Trade Tips, your Inventory, the Turf Map, and other useful stats.
• Ammu-Nation: Unlocked after the "Pimp His Ride" mission, this is where you can order weapons and other goodies to be delivered to your Safehouse. You start with a limited selection, but more weapons become available as you progress through the main story.
• GPS: We'll get into this more later, but it's your map and navigation tool.
• Brief: Need a reminder of what you're supposed to be doing? This lets you review the script for your current mission or objective.
• Email: Check your in-game messages here.
• Contacts: Keep track of info on the people you're doing missions for.
• Stats: See how you're doing overall in the game.
• Multiplayer: Connect with other players using the DS's wireless capabilities.
• System: This is where you can create, delete, load, and save your game progress.

B. PlayStation Portable Version

The PSP version has a slightly different menu layout, but the functions are similar:

• Communications: This is where you'll find your Email and Contacts.
• Out & About: Access your GPS and check your current objectives here.
• Personal: Check your Stats and use the Music Player in this section.
• Business: This is the hub for your money-making activities and includes two options:
  • Ammu-Nation: Unlocked after "Pimp His Ride," this lets you order weapons and items to your Safehouse. More weapons unlock as you advance in the story.
  • Trade Info: Unlocked after "Tricks of the Triad," this is crucial for Drug Dealing. Initially, it shows Trade Tips, but pressing the Square Button brings up an extra menu on the left side where you can view your Inventory, Turf Map, and other stats.
• Multiplayer: Connect with other players wirelessly.
• System: Manage your game saves (create, delete, load, save) here.

Getting comfortable with these menus will make managing your drug empire and completing missions a whole lot smoother. Don't forget to check your Trade Info regularly once it's unlocked – it's key to making serious cash!