GTA 5 on PS3 becomes far more unpredictable once cheat codes are activated. Players can instantly change the pace of the game with weapons, invincibility, and vehicles that appear on command.
The biggest trade-off is straightforward: cheats are meant for normal play sessions, and activating them can disable trophies or achievements for that session. For players who want to experiment freely, the payoff is immediate.
Weapons and Character Cheats
The most widely used codes are the ones that affect the character directly. They cover everything from full weapon access and maximum health to movement boosts and dramatic combat effects.
| Function | PS3 Button Code |
|---|---|
| All weapons | Triangle, R2, Left, L1, X, Right, Triangle, Down, Square, L1, L1, L1 |
| Full health and armor | Circle, L1, Triangle, R2, X, Square, Circle, Right, Square, L1, L1, L1 |
| Invincibility for 5 minutes | Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle |
| Explosive bullets | Right, Square, X, Left, R1, R2, Left, Right, Right, L1, L1, L1 |
| Flaming bullets | L1, R1, Square, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, Square, Right, L1, L1 |
| Slow-motion bullets | Square, L2, R1, Triangle, Left, Square, L2, Right, X |
| Super jump | Left, Left, Triangle, Triangle, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, R1, R2 |
| Fast run | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, L2, L1, Square |
| Fast swim | Left, Left, L1, Right, Right, R2, Left, L2, Right |
| Parachute | Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, Left, Left, Right, L1 |
| Change weather | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square |
| Slow motion | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, Square, R2, R1 |
| Drunk mode | Triangle, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Left |
| Lower wanted level | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left |
| Raise wanted level | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right |
| Low gravity | Left, Left, L1, R1, L1, Right, Left, L1, Left |
| Skyfall | L1, L2, R1, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right |
| Explosive punches | Right, Left, X, Triangle, R1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L2 |
Vehicles You Can Spawn Instantly
For players who want faster travel or a more chaotic ride through Los Santos, the vehicle codes are especially useful. They can spawn bikes, sports cars, helicopters, and even aircraft with the right button sequence.
| Vehicle | PS3 Button Code |
|---|---|
| Acrobatic plane | Circle, Right, L1, L2, Left, R1, L1, L1, Left, Left, X, Triangle |
| Sanchez motorcycle | Circle, X, L1, Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1 |
| Rapid GT | R2, L1, Circle, Right, L1, R1, Right, Left, Circle, R2 |
| Golf Caddy | Circle, L1, Left, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, Circle, X |
| PCJ-600 motorcycle | R1, Right, Left, Right, R2, Left, Right, Square, Right, L2, L1, L1 |
| BMX bike | Left, Left, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Triangle, R1, R2 |
| Buzzard helicopter | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1 |
| Comet sports car | R1, Circle, R2, Right, L1, L2, X, X, Square, R1 |
| Trashmaster truck | Circle, R1, Circle, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right |
| Limo | R2, Right, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right |
| Duster plane | Right, Left, R1, R1, R1, Left, Triangle, Triangle, X, Circle, L1, L1 |
Once entered correctly, the game displays a notification that confirms the cheat is active. That makes it easy to test different combinations without guessing whether the code worked.
According to www.medcom.id, these are among the most commonly used effects for changing the rhythm of GTA 5 on PS3, from survival tools to instant vehicle spawns. With the right inputs, the game shifts from standard action into a much freer sandbox.