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Controller Layout
Grand Theft Auto III

Controller Layout

Master the controls of Grand Theft Auto III with our comprehensive guide to the controller layout. Learn every button and action to dominate Liberty City.

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Master the controls of Grand Theft Auto III with our comprehensive guide to the controller layout. Learn every button and action to dominate Liberty City.

This guide details the controller layout for Grand Theft Auto III, helping you understand every button and action to navigate and dominate Liberty City.

ActionButton
MoveLeft Analog Stick
Camera ControlRight Analog Stick
Look BehindClick Right Analog Stick
JumpA (Xbox) / X (PlayStation 2)
Fire WeaponRight Trigger (Xbox) / R1 (PlayStation 2)
Aim WeaponLeft Trigger (Xbox) / L1 (PlayStation 2)
Melee AttackB (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation 2)
Crouch/StealthX (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation 2)
Enter/Exit VehicleA (Xbox) / X (PlayStation 2)
AccelerateRight Trigger (Xbox) / R2 (PlayStation 2)
Brake/ReverseLeft Trigger (Xbox) / L2 (PlayStation 2)
HandbrakeB (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation 2)
HornX (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation 2)
Radio Station ChangeUp on D-Pad
Next WeaponRight on D-Pad
Previous WeaponLeft on D-Pad
Look Left/Right (in vehicle)Left/Right on D-Pad
Pause MenuStart
Weapon Select (On Foot)Y (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation 2)
Change Camera ViewWhite Button (Xbox) / Select (PlayStation 2)
SprintClick Left Analog Stick

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