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GTAIII: Anniversary Edition goes mobile December 15

Rockstar readying updated release of PS2 open-world crime game for Android and iOS platforms; $5 price point confirmed.

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The PlayStation 2's seminal Grand Theft Auto III turned 10 years old in October, and developer Rockstar celebrated the anniversary by confirming it would be bringing the open-world crime game to mobile platforms. Rockstar followed that up today with more specific details, confirming that Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition will be coming to Android and iOS on December 15 for $5.

A picture of GTAIII's sociopathic protagonist Claude, appropriately enough on the Android.
A picture of GTAIII's sociopathic protagonist Claude, appropriately enough on the Android.

The mobile port of GTAIII isn't the only Rockstar recognition of the game's anniversary. The company is also peddling a $150 limited-edition Claude action figure: a 1:6 scale articulated dress-up replica of the game's protagonist, complete with Liberty City prison jumpsuit and classic ensemble (cargo pants and bomber jacket with "working zippers"). His tiny plastic arsenal comprises a baseball bat, grenades, knife, pistol, sniper rifle, and assault rifle.

Initially revealed in October, the mobile edition of GTAIII was set to support only the highest end of mobile hardware, but the list of supported phones and tablets has since expanded to include a wider range of devices.

Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition-supported mobile devices:

Apple iOS devices: iPad 1 and 2, iPhone 4 and 4S, iPod Touch fourth generation

Android phones: HTC Rezound, LG Optimus 2x, Motorola Atrix 4G, Motorola Droid X2, Motorola Photon 4G, Samsung Galaxy R, T-Mobile G2x

Android tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Dell Streak 7, LG Optimus Pad, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1, Sony Tablet S, Toshiba Thrive

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Kinda surprised it's not going to be available for the PSP or 3DS as well but just smartphones and tablets instead, and they kinda shoehorned the Xperia Play. Oh well, if and when I get an Android phone or tablet I'll certainly pick this game up, one of my faves.

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Ahh GTA III- still my personal favourite, even though Vice City had better music and San Andreas is the most accomplished overall...

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"Still surprised that Grand Theft Auto 3 is not on Sony Ericsson Xeria Play. The Playstation certified Smart phone. But at least it is on Sony's computer tablet S. The regular tablet and not the DS shaped Sony S2 tablet. For $5.00 not a bad price to enjoy the Playstation 2. Launch era gem." That because the sony phones are underpowered, they have nothing on the highend htc and samsung hardware, they are only 1ghz single cpus while highend phones now have dual core 1.2-1.5ghz cpus.

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This is awesome, shows just how far phones have come. No one 10 years ago would have though gta3 on a phone would be possible.

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the best game in the series in my opinion, wish they'd release this for PC too

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the PSP or 3DS would have been a better choice. and in the case of the PSP, if you did that, it would be relevant again, and maybe, just maybe, we could also get a few more games localized for it before the Vita.

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This is mindblowing. One of the most revolutionary games released 10 years ago is a 5$ iPhone game. Really shows how much gaming has evolved.

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Would love to see a GTA HD collection next with VC, SA, III and the PSP stories games.

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can't wait till 10 years from now when i can play GTAV on my iHologram or whatever we're gonna be using by then

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who gives a crap, GTA is the worst series ever. gta lost and damd is the worst game ive ever played.

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I think Rockstar made a big mistake by porting this game to smartphones instead of the 3DS and PSP.

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@pszone Why would they release an "HD" version of GTAIII trilogy on PC? There already is one.

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Why is everyone complaining? This is Awesome!

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Screw you, R*. I'm willing to give you $40 for a better controlling version on the 3DS, you could totally own the small 3DS market with your marquee title in ways Chinatown Wars couldn't due to an established user base, but you defy all logic and walk away from tens of millions more dollars than you could ever hope to profit from a mobile phone version. Jesus, even a PSP, 360,PS3, PSV release makes more sense than this!

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Well Gamespot Tell rockstar games to realse the HD Collection GTA for Pc , Ps3, Xbox360 with tropics and acheivements. Im sure it will sell a lot.

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No PSP?

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no EVO 2 now? :/

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I really don't get why they still haven't announced a HD collection of GTAIII/VC/SA. :/ I mean I can't be that hard to make and it can't cost that much right? Plus it would sell millions. So it's a win for both us and R*.

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Even though I own an iPhone 4S, this type of game simply won't work well with the touch screen controls. I must say that I'm impressed with the going price which is very reasonable. Now Squaresoft on the other hand is asking $15.99 for FFIII. WTH?!!!!!

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@daabulles23 I was thinking the same thing. I would think GTA with touch screen controls to be atrocious - especially III, which is hard to go back and play compared to the handling of SA and IV.

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How will the controls work?

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150.00 for a doll? NO!!! I'm with everyone else on the HD remake, BUT they are VERY BUSY working on the NEW GTA! Better be good Rockstar! The last one SUCKED..

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Still surprised that Grand Theft Auto 3 is not on Sony Ericsson Xeria Play. The Playstation certified Smart phone. But at least it is on Sony's computer tablet S. The regular tablet and not the DS shaped Sony S2 tablet. For $5.00 not a bad price to enjoy the Playstation 2. Launch era gem.

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Mobile? Pass.... :| Wake me when they announce an HD collection for the PS3/XBOX 360. THEN you'll have my interest.

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This is neat and all but like most people, where the hell is the HD collection, Rockstar? Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas all on one disc in HD with trophies/achievements. Do that and I'll be interested.

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It's funny how bad the people in these videos are at playing these games.

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Yes!!!!!!

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lol at the 150$ Claude action figure ....

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I know the Xperia Play is not the most powerful handheld on the market but theoretically it has the power to run it. Either way though, where's the San Andreas HD remake? Or better yet GTA 3, Vice City and SA HD bundle? It wouldn't take long to put out and it'd sell really well. A 3DS and Vita GTA 3 port would do nicely too. Why Rockstar don't do this, I don't know.

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I don't understand why the hell Xperia Play isn't on this list.......Did they forget that it existed? Were they just not thinking about it? Someone explain it to me......

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I loved GTA but it had so many bugs it rendered the game almost unplayable by the end. This game has not aged well.

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A mobile version is great and all but... no HD remake?

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Compared to Square Enix's re-releases, $4.99 USD is a bargain for GTA III. I shudder to think there are people who actually bought those $15.99 ports of the first three Final Fantasy games...

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They should have released an HD Collection.

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C'mon Rockstar, no Xperia Play? How come? IT HAS A FRICKIN' GAMEPAD MAN XD

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I just don't understand, Galaxy S2 was supported, now it is not there.

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