GTA San Andreas PS2 vs Definitive Edition | Classic Lighting | The Ultimate Comparison & Locations

[@folev_333]

Hi, friends! In this video I compare the real PS2 version to the Definitive Edition with Classic Lighting on! Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 00:19 Grove Street 02:17 Drinking 02:55 Interiors 03:10 Driving around Ganton 03:23 Santa Maria Beach 04:10 Swimming & Diving 04:57 Maze Bank 05:47 Los Santos 06:19 Vinewood Sign 06:45 Mulholland Safehouse 07:16 Los Santos County 08:07 GYM 08:59 Car Tuning Garage 10:10 Los Santos County 10:19 Rain and Reflections 11:06 Shady Creeks 11:32 Shady Cabin 11:57 Countryside 13:08 Flying with Hydra 13:58 Junkyard 14:22 San Fierro 16:41 Chiliad Cabin 16:51 Mount Chiliad 17:28 Mount Cordillera 17:38 Las Venturas 19:54 Pecker's Cock 20:32 Abandoned Airport 21:10 Sandstorm 21:48 Sherman Dam 21:57 Desert Night Sky 22:06 Intro Cutscene 25:22 Conclusion 25:37 Bonus - UFO Cafe 25:44 Bonus - The Big Ear 25:51 End Screen

[@blackyjacky96]

..I dont know why, but everytime when I look at PS2 version, it is nice & warm to heart.....I would play ps2 gta sa till my end of days....

[@folev_333]

Yes, it is charming. I still play it on my ps2, but the biggest drawback is the super low resolution and sometimes the lag, but still, it is playable and looks finished!

[@wow22815]

@@folev_333pcsx2 pro on 4k and hd textures

[@Isabel369]

@@blackyjacky96 I agree 👍

[@chrischupp9760]

Looked like crap on ps2

[@folev_333]

@ yep i kinda looks crap on ps2 despite having its aura

[@menestrelBR]

In my memories from back in the day, those PS2 graphics looked as sharp as the definitive edition ones. It's funny to see how far behind they actually are nowadays PS.: great video, you obviously put a lot of effort into it

[@Sam_FIFA]

standards increase

[@folev_333]

Same, I was literally gonna say that Definitive Edition now looks how I felt the PS2 version looked back in the day

[@i_love_gay_corn_69]

Because of the chad artstyle, it create timeless atmosphere compared to virgin Realistic graphics

[@Yourcheerz]

Because you played it on a low resolution CRT TV. It worked like magic

[@folev_333]

@@Yourcheerz yes I have one flatscreen with the old technology and literally feels like 1080p when I play on it, it's really magic

[@ghostbugaming]

Finally somebody with a brain posted this instead of OG DE vs Current DE

[@folev_333]

@@ghostbugamingyep, I think ps2 vs de is more important than comparing the old patch vs new patch

[@ghostbugaming]

@@folev_333 Thanks for your service good sir

[@Jezzio93]

Its crazy how Rockstar nailed San Andreas back then. The ps2 version feels so massive BECAUSE the lack of distance. By creating that distant fog the world felt so big and you never got tired of exploring. By removing it, they removed the mystery in San Andreas, why would i need to travel to the end of the map when i can see it from the start.

[@folev_333]

Honestly, now with the newest patch the draw distance is way better than it was on PS2. You can't believe how bad and limited it is on ps2 during gameplay especially when you fly with planes. I'm happy they increased the draw distance

[@Jezzio93]

@@folev_333 i've not played it yet. But the early definitive edition instantly removed all the magic for me. Thats why i'm really sceptic about it

[@folev_333]

@@Jezzio93 Me too, on PC the camera is so bad that it's unplayable for me. When I try to look around or move the camera higher, it immediately pulls back to its default position and it is very annoying. If they fix this, then I think the game will finally be playable

[@tajbashir166]

​@folev_333 playing with controller on PC is how i dealt with this especially in San Fierro ups and downs plus it adds the memories

[@folev_333]

@@tajbashir166 Yes, me too, but in 2024 it is absolutely unacceptable to play on PC with controller because somebody didn't optimize their game for keyboard and mouse

[@crust5909]

the heat effect was insane in the PS2 version it really sold the idea of being in a extremely hot place lol

[@folev_333]

@@crust5909 yes, a lot of people noticed that, including me, but honestly I kinda always hated that heatwave

[@carrlitos_9554]

Yeah but why tho

[@foreign69]

The best comparison I saw on KZbin, the only thing missing was the heat effect in the definitive edition. Rockstar saved this game!

[@folev_333]

Yep, many people noticed that the heat effect is absent in the de but I always hated anyway it so i think its not that bad

[@Name-kd5jj]

I had forgotten how low resolution the old San Andreas was. I remembered it looking like the Definitive edition does now.

[@folev_333]

@@Name-kd5jj Me too! When I first played it, this 20fps 576i ps2 game felt like 8k 165fps hah, I guess time flies by, but don't forget that the CRT TVs actually improved the looks a lot because of their scale filters and pixel cells.

[@Name-kd5jj]

@@folev_333 I played the Xbox 360 version on my Series X and it looks WAY better than the PS2. I always compared the 360 version to the Definitive Edition and thought yeah that's a big leap. But the leap from PS2 to the DE is insane.

[@folev_333]

@@Name-kd5jj True, as far as I remember the xbox version came later and I think the hardware of the console was better too, which gave significant difference in looks between the two

[@Name-kd5jj]

@@folev_333 I still have the original Xbox version of Vice City and San Andreas but no Xbox to play them on. I played VCS and LCS on the PS2 but never VC or SA. I really wish they would remaster VCS and LCS. Honestly they're better than VC and GTA III.

[@folev_333]

@ sadly vice city stories will likely never be remastered mainly because it features Phil Collis and the license of his appearance and songs was likely for just 10 years

[@cauereis2064]

the only thing missing now is the heat wave distortion haha

[@folev_333]

@@cauereis2064 yes, and fix the mouse camera controls and it will finally be playable

[@Iscopezombiez]

That's also fixed

[@americasteam2112]

In terms of lighting and draw distance I prefer the DE version since you can still more details from far away. It is more immersive. The original you can hardly see anything far away.

[@folev_333]

@@americasteam2112 I agree, I still play the ps2 version and I find draw distance and resolution to be way low

[@lemonsuckerYT]

@@folev_333 framerate too

[@JamanWerSonst]

I still had a CRT TV when I played this back in the day, it looked incredible on it. The low resolution wasn't as bad as it looks on modern screens.

[@folev_333]

I have one at home and yes it makes magic

[@oldschoolgaming3338]

PS2 the 90s vibes 🥺❤️

[@Phil_529]

PS2 launched in 2000.

[@Yourcheerz]

​@@Phil_529it's 1992 in SA

[@Phil_529]

@@Yourcheerz Ohhhh

[@oldschoolgaming3338]

@@Phil_529 I'm talking about the time when the plot of the game takes place, and the PS2 version homie

[@DeadPixel1105]

Nice. I've been wanting to see a video like this comparing the new Definitive Edition 'classic lighting' update with the original PS2 version. All other videos on KZbin only compare the look of Definitive Edition before and after the new classic lighting update.

[@vediamocosa2876]

The ps2 version has a sense of mystery and softness that the remastered versions dream of

[@nitrosodium]

6:45 14:20 some of the scenes i like the most. The devs of the patch truly showed they're capable

[@folev_333]

@@nitrosodium yep, it's finally starting to look definitive

[@blood117]

Now what we need is a classic draw distance option but with the draw distance from the Original Xbox version.

[@folev_333]

Maybe, but I personally hate the draw distance in PS2, you can't believe how bad it is especially when you fly!

[@anupamsinghrathore4005]

You are criminally underrated ❤

[@8Paul7]

Great job on this comparison. Please make more from more locations and the other two games as well if you can.

[@folev_333]

Thank you! I already started working on Vice City PS2 vs DE, soon I plan San Andreas PS2 vs DE part 2 which will be more focused on gameplay

[@8Paul7]

@@folev_333 Awesome

[@erikmueller2651]

​@folev_333 you definitely gained a new follow for this amazing work passion

[@folev_333]

@@erikmueller2651 Thank you! My plan is to never give up on this passion!

[@gsrman8834]

probably an unpopular opinion but i love the draw distance in the original still. they perfected it now its much better then before but i still love how large the map feels in the original version.

[@folev_333]

@@gsrman8834 yes, I respect your opinion. Surely the ps2 version is sweet, I just hate that I can barely fly with planes and objects appear onlh when you are way too close like the palms in Las Venturas Strip

[@ScottThePisces]

They definitely should add more distance blur / fog for when you're lower to the ground, to blend the long draw distances

[@folev_333]

@@ScottThePisces I think currently its perfect, the ps2 draw distance is absolutely annoying, even the og pc port draw distance is not that good

[@makhaiwilbert2716]

I really only liked the ps2 version more because of the visuals.I don't like the fact that you have to restart a mission by going all the back to where you were when you start the mission.

[@folev_333]

@@makhaiwilbert2716 for me even though I still play the ps2 version I hate the low resolution and low fps (often bellow 20) and for me the PC and DE in terms of GENERAL looks are better but PS2 had some really nice details like car reflections, smoother blades and rotors or like the double rear wheels on trucks and most importantly a way better foliage. It surely has an unique atmosphere but sometimes I have mixed feelings because it looks a bit too dirty or orange at times

[@Afghandurrani1747]

You’ve obviously put a lot of effort into it you deserve millions of followers and views i think I’m finally gonna buy the definitive edition

[@folev_333]

Thank you a lot bro, just know that if you buy the game on pc the mouse camera controls are still glitchy and bad sadly

[@Afghandurrani1747]

@ don’t worry bro I use the ps4 controller for my pc 😉

[@bristleback3614]

The heat wave. Los santos feels hotter in vanilla version

[@folev_333]

A lot of people noticed that, including me, for some reason the heat wave is absent in DE

[@enylow]

Funny thing is that definitive edition now looks just like I've seen san andreas back in my childhood

[@folev_333]

@@enylow same for me, it looked perfect, now the ps2 version is shocking to look at

[@BlackSemih]

The game was supposed to come out like this, thanks to this patch we have proven that companies release games before they are finished. They rushed the game that needed 3 more years of development, who knows how many companies like this there are in the gaming world. They all need to be heavily boycotted and made to be a man immediately!

[@folev_333]

Yeess and it's even more sad that the mouse controls are still not fixed, the camera still pulls me when I try to look around and the Y axis is still broken. I really hope that this trend of releasing a half ready products and never polishing them jusf stop

[@alonemax2912]

While the game is far from perfect (still need 1-2 decent patches), i think they really nailed the look in the new patch. And it's just a big pleasure to go around in DE now.

[@folev_333]

YES, Exactly! The only BIG remaining issue is the awful camera controls with the mouse, especially the camera lock and Y axis

[@alonemax2912]

@@folev_333, i agree, i really hope at least for one more patch, too bad they keep it cryptic and don't say if it's the last one or more are coming.

[@folev_333]

@@alonemax2912 The more sad thing is that I tried to contact them for some things and they literally said in the last ticket "We removed the option to hide the HUD in the Definitive Edition, if you have any recommendations write in our suggestions page, but we don't promise to respond" and literally sent me to the GTA Online page bro

[@mahdihanif1393]

Orange sky: dusk in Los Santos, Las Venturas and desert, also dawn in Las Venturas Both cyan sky and atmosphere: midday in San Fierro Cyan sky and orange atmosphere: midday in Los Santos, Las Venturas and countryside Purple sky: night in Las Venturas and desert Teal sky: night in Los Santos and foggy at night Yellow sky: midday in the desert Blue sky: night in San Fierro Brown sky: sandstorm Dark sky and teal atmosphere: rainy at midnight

[@Kumo_900]

Hmm 'p' yaaay! *jump and bite your cheek* Nice video ❤

[@Firewertyhn6817]

even on PC in 2005 draw distanse was near and cozy when you stand on the roof US bank tower

[@folev_333]

Yep, I'm so glad the definitive edition increased it, i was tired of using mods on the pc version

[@veselekov]

PS2: has bigfoot PCDE: no bigfoot Case closed

[@folev_333]

I might do an investigation on ps2

[@user-we4ny7rn6v]

Nostalgia, bons tempos que não voltam

[@zeroboysYT]

Perfect vid❤🔥

[@mariorusinek5037]

NO SMOKE NO HEATWAVE IN THE AIR ☝️

[@folev_333]

Yes i also noticed that

[@mariorusinek5037]

PS 2 still Looks better in my op...

[@folev_333]

It has its charm but I dont think its better, its very blurry and laggy

[@GamingChill05]

not really the same color but i like what they do , i think modder can adjust some settings to make it look even more like the original from this

[@folev_333]

For me personally, the definitive edition colors are better 95% of the time with a little exceptions. The ps2 game looks way too dirty and orange at times

[@Opre010]

They should bring that warm effect back.

[@folev_333]

I have mixed feeling about it honestly

[@vamp0669]

4:10 such a cool shade of grn

[@OrnelloLiborio]

Haze effect for the warm temperature?

[@folev_333]

A lot of people noticed it's missing but honestly I always hated it so I don't mind it much

[@Fixiefre123ak]

Perfect video

[@geesecouchtaming7223]

Missed details, house windows don't light up in definitive

[@folev_333]

I also noticed that while making the video

[@CanCro09]

Lots of people don’t realize just how bad the ps2 version looks these days. Gotta remember these games are from the pre-HD days and before flat screens. Hooking up my ps2 to my Samsung qled for the first time was an eye opener on how far things have come. Wish I still had an old tube tv somewhere in my house lol.

[@folev_333]

@@CanCro09 Yes, me too, I wasn't using my ps2 untill a year ago and I was almost shocked when I started san andreas ps2 for the first time in years

[@CanCro09]

@@folev_333 bro, exactly! I couldn't believe my eyes. I was shook from my younger days when i thought 'graphics can't get much better than this!'. Boy was I wrong lol

[@folev_333]

@@CanCro09 yeees, even I initially thought that something was wrong with my hdmi adaptor, then tried using composite cables and it was even worse😂. Imagine how kids in 2040 will look at gta 6, will it look like how ps2 graphics look now? Who knows

[@CanCro09]

@@folev_333 Time will tell. One thing i miss is the quicker development time for quality games back in the day. Now they take 4X as long to make, filled with bugs more often then not and release incomplete.

[@folev_333]

@@CanCro09 yes, as someone said ps2 had 3 GTAs, now 3 playstations have 1 gta 😂

[@madmehtab]

One thing they could add as a graphical feature, I wish they would like some gta san andreas og modders did "even if distant objects are visible from screen at some point, they should have added blur to the distant objects like it would look appealing to see distant vibrant objects or buildings. I am saying this because like in 6:52 both foreground and background terrain or objects are sharper (obviously because of increased resolution), there must be a lens blur effect for distant objects so far objects wouldnt have sharp edges. i believe it would increase the feel. because now on higher resolution things look empty. " also on higher resolution if we see the near and far object same detailed and crispier because of resolution, it losses the vibe. edit: i want only a suddle blur not insane blur.

[@folev_333]

Yes, I also thought about something like dept of field while I was making the video, but for me fixing the awful mouse camera control is more important

[@madmehtab]

@@folev_333 yes and their depth of field blur is to much unnecessary

[@aaroncourchene4384]

The DE looks great! The technology has progressed and computers are more powerful but this generation will never feel what it's like to "discover" this game 🔥👍.

[@folev_333]

@@aaroncourchene4384 duuudee thatt is a spot on! I cant forget the time when I first played it and I was cruising around Los Santos Country with a dark green bravura and I was discovering the map for the first time and it felt so big and great

[@aaroncourchene4384]

@folev_333 for me it was the og loc mission, when I realized, "damn, this game is big!" .

[@folev_333]

@@aaroncourchene4384 I can't forget the thrill when cj got kidnaped by Tempeny to Wetstone, it felt like soo far away from Los Santos

[@MishikawaMS]

I contacted support asking to fix the mouse in the definitive edition on the PC and they answered me using the classic version options LOL

[@folev_333]

I also contacted them about that and surprisingly after sending a video of the problem they said that the technicians are aware of the problem and thanked me for pointing it out and said to stay tuned in the newswire for a patch but they couldn't provide me with an exact timeline of when this will happen

[@eoln_]

Now they got it.

[@folev_333]

Just fix the mouse controls and it will be okay

[@dragonfire7918]

if you put the youtube video in 240p you see no difference. 😆

[@folev_333]

Hah yes

[@frank1313]

I played the definitive edition first, but the originals are better in literally every aspect.

[@aarnavsharma2913]

gym is so bright that cj has negligible shadows 😂😂

[@LeozinN4]

Caraca as janelas tinham iluminação slk

[@andreide]

there are no more lights in the houses, the heat is no longer visible in the air, the gym is no longer dark and does not give a vibe of the 90s, the new water is made of slime, etc. ps2 is still better than DE😮‍💨, ps2 feels more alive

[@folev_333]

PS2 has some really strong points, I still play the ps2 version, however the Definitive Edition is just way better in looking (I wont say the same about gameplay). I was thinking the same about the GYM but realistically the Definitive Edition GYM is the better one, I've never seen a dark boxing arena/GYM in real life. PS2 version has way low resolution and frames often drop bellow 20, the draw distance is almost as close as a fog on a foggy day, but still it is gameplay wise better than the DE terrible mouse controls and movement

[@Desmoney_Boy]

pls test the ps2 version on a emulator at 4k resolution, ps2 is like 240p or 380p

[@folev_333]

Yes, the PAL version is 720x576i. Yes, 576i not p. It is low and interlaced, which is why it looks so blurry. This is the real ps2 port, recording it from emulator at 4k is like using mods on PC, but actually your idea is good, I might do some kind of UHD PS2 vs UHD Def.Edition.

[@razorbulan]

The 2 players is still missing from GTA SA Difinitive Edition😡

[@folev_333]

@@razorbulan well it is missing on pc port and xbox too, it is only presented on the playstation sadly

[@Nikita_iam]

Топ сравнение 🎉

[@folev_333]

Благодаря!

[@Šarūnas-s8w]

where is the desert weather comparison ? yellow sky during the day and purple during the night was iconic. the comparison video is just not complete without it

[@folev_333]

I made it at the end of the video about the sandstorm and night sky, but i forgot about the purple sky

[@twinberwolves4231]

Cool

[@djcs]

Def edition is better now

[@folev_333]

They just have to fix the mouse controls and I will accept it

[@Jaggaaboi]

idk why but th ps2 version even tho has a lower resolution looks more better for my eyes

[@folev_333]

@@Jaggaaboi its pleasing, yes but when you look it on big screen (monitor or tv) it looks way worse, I still play it on my ps2 but the resolution sometimes annoys me very much

[@Jaggaaboi]

@ i used to play in those glass boxy tvs and i think it depends on the monitor or tv

[@folev_333]

@@Jaggaaboi the old monitors with boxes are using the CRT technology unlike the new LED/LCD monitors. CRTs show better low resolution image because of their filters and their blurring, which acted like a natural antialising

[@FreeAimDog]

should have done the ps2 port from ps4/5 since they are the ps2 ports but upscaled to look way clearer than this. i will say its close very close but i hate the fact the heat wave is gone from the beach on the DE version 3:33 and at 4:59 i feel like lowering the draw distance actually benefited the original, it looks like your so high up you cannot see the ground but as you can see after it switches to DE you can see everything taking that illusion away that your loony tunes level of high in the game. so much things still need to be done in DE especially correcting the colors of aircraft the raindance and dodo are way off and the maverick uses gta 4s beta maverick colors instead of ones from san andreas itself.

[@folev_333]

@@FreeAimDog I used the original Pal ps2 version on purpose, because that's how the game looked like. About the draw distance, honestly I prefer the de draw distance way more because the ps2 draw distance is awful and purely impractical for gameplay. It might look cool on videos but when it comes to gameplay its awful

[@FreeAimDog]

@@folev_333 for flying i agree pm that i smashed into trees before they spawn flying the ruster p40 warhawk. but for boats and high heights low draw distance looks magical like your too far up to see the ground , that’s all i meant by that.

[@folev_333]

@FreeAimDog i get it, many people like it too but for me that is absolute crap because there are no scyscrapers that are so hight for you to cant see whats down, also the point for me in going up on chiliad or maze bank is to see the great view of the map not to watch the fog, so maybe its a matter of preference

[@taxibanderas]

new version looks like a mobile game and ps2 version looks like an artistic masterpiece. idk who in their right mind would ever buy the new edition honestly.

[@folev_333]

Honestly yes, at times the Definitive Edition looks cartoonish, while the PS2 version retains its vibe, but the definitive edition looks just million times better compared to the blurry low resolution low fps ps2 port. Surely it has its charm, I still play it often but the resolution and fps is just way too low at times

[@vediamocosa2876]

Ps2 version is like seeing the image of a plasma TV, very electric and vibrant, soft, 3d. The remastered version looks very flat

[@folev_333]

@ why? Thd DE is much better now

[@vediamocosa2876]

@@folev_333 Because the image is flat, less bright than the ps2 version, the Because the image is flat, less bright than the ps2 version, the ps version2 He has a feeling of his own, which personally disintegrates the ultimate

[@folev_333]

@ You might mean it is more colorful. Sure it has its aura. I like both but in terms of better graphics de is absolute winner.

[@SpecialOperator]

2:01 Thats police car is about to get destroyed. Does it even know where it's headed?

[@folev_333]

@@SpecialOperator Grove Street gang doesn't hold up 😂

[@sagsibil8081]

PS2 version is much better

[@folev_333]

It just has its aura but the resolution is too low to be good

[@MarkRubbsJr]

originals can never be beaten

[@folev_333]

They always have their charm no matter how many comes after them. Seriously though this time im very impressed with the definitive edition

[@Sjitlowd]

definitive might look sharper but original looks right

[@folev_333]

@@Sjitlowd In terms of looks, maybe yes. The DE looks cartoonish, which is why I like the ps2 textures but for features like better draw distance and lighting effects I think the new DE patch did it better

[@Sjitlowd]

@@folev_333 true

[@ArdaU]

Why ps2 version is 16:9 its 4:3 originally

[@folev_333]

Widescreen ON option from the menu. It has 16:9 support by widescreen option and then you should manually stretch the picture. The same thing migrated to the pc port that's why you have widescreen option even though there is a resolution bar

[@serotheonlyone]

They also have to change the Radio stations above the map, and the aiming in all GTAs the HUD IN GTA VC AND San Andreas, it also looks weird that the weapon and Radio Wheel Is In a GTA V Look … the Radio stations Should be in the middle of the Screen Top like the Original Version … These are my points to complete the Game in Original, but the graphics now are very good ! - Radio Stations above the map (should be in the middle top of the screen) - aiming in all GTAs Is not original - the map ring In GTA 3 should be black - In GTA SA and VC the HUD and the Numbers of Ammo Is not the old original one - In all three GTAs the Menü Is very Bad - Radio and Weapon Wheel was not there in 2001,2002 and 2004 These are my BIG POINTS to complete the GAME to 100% keep the Classic Look of all three Games ! Please Rockstar Games … update this !

[@folev_333]

I think the weapon and radio wheels are cool but the gui needs a lot of improvements

[@serotheonlyone]

@@folev_333no that‘s not originaly …

[@smokebonde9943]

They need to decrease the draw distance to match with the PS2’s so it can retain the vastness and originality of the map and gameplay. I don’t like the current draw distance of the game; it is a bit too large. Also, they should improve the fog effects and add the heat wave distortion effects from the originals into the definitive edition, which will perfect the classic lighting mode.

[@folev_333]

@@smokebonde9943 hell no, God forbid they decrease the draw distance, have you played the ps2 version? Its awful, I can't even see the land from the Maze Bank let alone flying with planes without crashing into something, on video it might look cozy but when you actually play you see how bad it is. The only thing they might have to do is to increase the fog just a little bit so we can't see the Cordilera from Chiliad for example because it's weird seeing the edge of the map there

[@smokebonde9943]

yes I’ve played the PS2 version multiple times. I still prefer the original ps2 version over the definitive even with the updates. I understand what you’re saying about not being able to see the land closely but I believe this is what makes GTA San Andreas unique. I agree with you that the small draw distance makes the game feel more cozy to play. I like the small draw distance because it’s what makes San Andreas feel so vast, immersive, and mysterious. Whenever I’m in a specific part of the map, let’s say Los Santos, I only see the buildings and landscape of Los Santos, nothing else. With this, I truly feel like I’m only in Los Santos and everywhere else is isolated, separated with their own region or identity. However, in the definitive edition, you can see the countryside from parts of Los Santos, which I don’t like it because I embrace the uniqueness and isolated identity of each region. From Grove Street, you can see the tall downtown buildings, which is sort of bothers me because I think of Grove Street as a small, local neighborhood in Los Santos, separated from the busy districts of Los Santos. The view on the top of Maze Bank is a little unpleasant because you can clearly see the countryside, Mount Chiliad, and a glimpse of San Fierro and the desert despite the fog being present, but in PS2 original it’s not like this. If the draw distance was reduced just a bit more or more fog density is added like you said, then this would not be the case. In my opinion, the game would be more enjoyable and would be more true to the original PS2 version.

[@folev_333]

@ yes I get it, many people seem to agree on this,me too to some extent. Honestly I have mixed feelings between the two because I always found huge draw distance to be better because this makes it beautiful and for me by viewing chiliad from Los Santos is better because thats how i can feel the map and I can feel the distance to it it just feels more natural to have big draw distance for me, maybe rockstar could add an option for classic draw distance like they did with the lighting

[@smokebonde9943]

@@folev_333 I feel you. I can see why having a large draw distance can be enjoyable for people because you get to see a wider landscape of the map. It’s a matter of preference. Yes definitely, I agree with you. They should add an option where players can adjust draw distance (either small just like PS2 version or large) just like with classic lighting. I feel like that would be an amazing addition.

[@smokebonde9943]

@@folev_333 I also really hope Rockstar updates the character models in the games to make it more lifelike and real, just like in PS2 version. The definitive models look very ugly, cartoony, and artificial.

[@ShadowMan64572]

I'll buy it for half price now. No way I'm paying full price for a GTA Unreal Engine mod lol

[@folev_333]

@@ShadowMan64572 unreal engine mod with awful mouse camera control = definitive edition 😂

[@ViejoHediondo]

forgot the violet dusk of the desert

[@folev_333]

Yea, you are right, I tried to catch it but the only thing I got in the video is 21:58 Desert Night picture

[@Antoine026]

The PS2 version was much better then ;)

[@folev_333]

It was on ps2's full potential. The only BIG issue for me is the resolution on the PS2 (Pal is 720x576i) and the low framerate (often bellow 20fps)

[@pijinio]

Now its GTA SA

[@ScorpionX3]

Yes in ps2 it's a draw distance and on the definitive Edition it's a fuqing annoying color filter now 🤦🏿‍♂️ I want the first devinitiv edition back

[@folev_333]

@@ScorpionX3 Nah, its way better now. Also you can still get back the old DE lighting! Go to option and set Classic Lighting to Off

[@animemonster8747]

ps2 any day ---->>>>>>>>>

[@folev_333]

@@animemonster8747 nah, sometimes maybe, but no everyday

[@animemonster8747]

@@folev_333 PS2 has atmosphere which new definitive lacks

[@XIeepy1]

PC version of original SA with silent patch and other patches the best, you can bring PS2 color filter. Defective edition has compressed sound, im playing original with uncomressed audio and this better 2004 game mod better than, inredibale grove shiet games

[@folev_333]

@@XIeepy1 yes there are many mods that help with this

[@Nikita_iam]

Сюда нужен теплый воздух и будет топ и луну

[@guilhermeferreira6625]

Podia voltar para o game pass😢😢

[@DanielHaduniuk]

Water texture is not new but remade from V

[@folev_333]

Hmm, it might be really

[@DanielHaduniuk]

@@folev_333 its only toned down effect with no environment reflection

[@folev_333]

@@DanielHaduniuk it might be, but it looks great. It just looks like original san andreas water put to the definitive edition unlike the old water that was like a mobile game

[@DanielHaduniuk]

@@folev_333 its used env mapping

[@desmondmiles7170]

Can you do vice city?

[@folev_333]

I'm actually working on it right now!

[@desmondmiles7170]

@ awesome, your the goat keep at it!

[@Ni5ei]

They still kept the ugly white street lighting instead of the orange sodium lights from the 80's and 90's 😢

[@folev_333]

@@Ni5ei I didn't notice that

[@Ni5ei]

​@@folev_333 Check 1:28

[@folev_333]

@@Ni5ei yes I just saw that, but at least it has some yellow tone, it could be worse hah

[@vamp0669]

world had more character back then. my granny had a pink bathroom evthing gray now

[@Gabry179]

They didn't, I don't know why they're white in this video, but I can assure you they changed them to orange

[@Isabel369]

Nobody plays the pc version of San Andreas definitive edition that’s still a bad port even with the new update the only stable versions of this game are the Xbox & ps5 versions period

[@folev_333]

Yes, the biggest issue is the camera movements with the mouse for me it makes it terrible

[@CrisBV-h4h]

I would always prefer the original PC version (2005) with mods to playing the 2021 remaster

[@folev_333]

@ me too, at least the controls are good on the original pc game

[@Isabel369]

@ the ps2 version with the emulator mods is still the best version for me to play it’s more stable than the pc version’s anyway. The ps2 emulator has a lot of features that make the game look really good in my 4k monitor. The pc version I do have but hate it even with the mods it just doesn’t feel right I prefer the original ps2 version that was released in 2004. The original Xbox version is good but the weather effects from the ps2 version are missing or broken that’s why I don’t play this version of the game. The definitive edition now with the new update is actually worth playing I’m currently playing it and it looks really good and plays really well on the series X console I get a locked 60fps all of the time unlike the ps5 version of the game.

[@Isabel369]

@ I have all of the grand theft auto trilogy versions from the original to the definitive edition and all I can say is that the pc port still sucks even with the updates provided by rockstar games. I know the mods that are still available on the internet can help but I just want to sit down and play on my couch a game that is stable that’s why I play the console version of the games more than the pc versions that I still have to this day👀

[@lordaragorn6072]

No heat effect in definition edition.

[@folev_333]

Yes, I also noticed that!

[@kse8348]

Poor

[@folev_333]

What?

[@packobox1]

ps2 is the worst version, i played on xbox

[@folev_333]

I also think ps2 has the worst hardware too which is the main reason for this. I think the xbox version also came later but I'm not sure

[@CrisBV-h4h]

The Xbox version is very flat in terms of setting, although there are hardly any changes in terms of graphics.

[@lemonsuckerYT]

Did they add the waves back yet? or is it still just a flat plane that your character incorrectly reacts to as if it was moving up and down

[@folev_333]

I didn't see the effect at all on the definitive edition