San Andreas Aethersx2 60fps Fixed - Gta

Technical Report: Achieving 60 FPS in GTA: San Andreas on AetherSX2

Date: April 25, 2026
Platform: Android (Snapdragon 870 / 8 Gen 1+ / Dimensity 9000+)
Emulator: AetherSX2 v1.5-4248 (latest stable/build)
Game: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (SLUS-20946 / NTSC-U)

2. Baseline Performance

| Region | Native FPS | 60 FPS Goal | |--------|------------|--------------| | NTSC | 30 | 2x speed hack | | PAL | 25 | 2.4x speed hack |

Without patches, forcing 60 FPS causes 2x game speed because the PS2 logic is tied to frame rate.

3. Internal Resolution

• Set this to 2x or 3x. The PS2 native resolution is very low (480i/p). Bumping this up makes the game look HD.
• Warning: Setting this to 4x or higher can drop your FPS. Start at 2x and increase if your phone stays at 60fps.

Step 1: The 60fps Cheat Code (PNACH)

The PS2 version of GTA San Andreas is locked to 30 FPS. To unlock 60 FPS, you must apply a patch. AetherSX2 has a built-in feature for this, but it is often easier to use the cheat system. Gta San Andreas Aethersx2 60fps

Option A: The Built-in Widescreen Patch (Recommended) Recent versions of AetherSX2 have this built-in.

1. Open AetherSX2 and start the game.
2. Open the Menu (hamburger icon or swipe from left).
3. Go to Settings > Game Properties (or tap the "Patches" button if available in the quick menu).
4. Look for "Patches".
5. Find "60 FPS" in the list and enable it.
6. Restart the game.

Option B: Manual Cheat Code If the patch option isn't showing up, you can manually enter the code via the cheat menu.

1. Start the game.
2. Open Menu > Edit Cheats.
3. Tap the "+" button.
4. Name it "60 FPS".
5. Enter the following code (ensure there is a space between the two sets of numbers):

NTSC (US) Version:

202C5F74 00000001

(Note: This is the standard address for the US version. If you have the EU version, the code differs.)

6. Save and enable the cheat.
7. Restart the game.

7. Conclusion

• Achievable: Yes, consistent 60 FPS is possible on modern flagship Android devices.
• Mandatory: Use a verified 60 FPS PNACH patch – without it, the game logic runs at double speed.
• Trade-off: Minor physics quirks and rare frame dips (5-8%) in demanding scenes.
• Best Experience: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 + Vulkan + 75% EE Cycle Rate + Async Audio.

Final Recommendation: For a console-like 60 FPS experience, use the above settings with a cooling fan and disable background services.

Report compiled by: Emulation Tuning Lab
Version: 1.0 – Stable 60 FPS confirmed Technical Report: Achieving 60 FPS in GTA: San

Common Problems & Fixes

The "Slow Motion" Effect

If the game runs in slow motion, your phone cannot handle the load.

• Solution: Lower the Internal Resolution back to 1x or 2x. Turn off "Trilinear Filtering" in the graphics settings.

✅ Does it work?

Yes — but with important caveats.

6. Device Requirements

To sustain stable 60 FPS (not just peaks): Set this to 2x or 3x

| Minimum | Recommended | |---------|--------------| | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | | Active cooling (fan) | Phone cooler accessory | | AetherSX2 v1.4+ | v1.5-4248 |

Avoid: MediaTek Dimensity below 9000, Exynos 2200 (driver issues).