The release of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the Xbox 360 remains one of the most debated chapters in the franchise's history. While the original 2004 title is a masterpiece of open-world design, the Xbox 360 version—often found in ROM format for emulators today—is actually a port of the mobile version rather than the original console code. The Technical Shift

: Menus were redesigned with a layout similar to the mobile interface, including previews for haircuts and clothing before purchase. Critical Differences & Downsides

: A 2014 port originally based on the mobile version of the game. It features improved resolution and Xbox 360 Achievements but has been criticized for various technical glitches and a "mobile" feel.