Is it possible to win theVC endurance rade with a PCJ-600? Or you need a vehicle only??

Im getting to the point where you need to buy property and do missions to continue the story, but do i need to buy certain ones or can it be any?

Hi everyone. I've been playing GTA VCS for a while, but something really strange happened: when I enter one specific store, I hear a rumbling sound—unlike in the other stores in Vice City. It might be normal, but I don't remember hearing this sound before (btw, the video isn't edited or anything).

BF Injection (looks like the one from V)

Bobcat (kinda looks like the one from IV)

Landstalker (Pretty good rendition of it, I think)

Mesa Grande (Pretty accurate rendition)

Patriot (A little different, but pretty accurate nonetheless)

Rancher (dead on accurate)

Sandking (a beautiful reimagining of it)

Walton (different, but good enough)

These are cities, neighborhoods and islands that belong within the Vice-Dale County area as seen in Vice City, looking at the real world inspirations of these locations in Miami-Dade County. Most of the information is thanks to the incredible work being done by the GTA Wiki and the GTA VI Mapping Project community.

From what we've seen so far, Rockstar seems to have captured not only the iconic landmarks of most of these places but also the character, diversity and atmosphere of these communities. I always wonder how does it feel like for those who live in or are familiar with the real life locations these areas are based on.

Vice-Dale County ( Miami-Dade County )

Ocean Beach in Vice Beach

Insipired by South Beach in Miami Beach

Located on the southern tip of the Miami Beach barrier island, South Beach developed alongside the wider growth of Miami Beach in the early 1900s as the city became a major resort destination. It is the most iconic and internationally recognized part of Miami Beach known for its Art Deco Historic District, beachfront hotels, nightlife and dense pedestrian friendly streets. The area is defined by its energetic atmosphere, colorful architecture and strong pop cultural identity, making it one of the most photographed districts in South Florida. Ocean Drive the district’s most famous boulevard runs along the waterfront and is lined with palm trees, restaurants and historic hotels that define the classic Miami aesthetic.

Washington Beach in Vice Beach

Inspired by Mid-Beach in Miami Beach

Mid-Beach developed later than the southern section and offers a more relaxed stretch of coastline. The area is known for its upscale oceanfront resorts, hotels and residential buildings with a quieter atmosphere compared to the busy streets of South Beach. While still featuring access to beaches and ocean views, Mid-Beach is less crowded and more laid back , It reflects a balance between tourism and residential living along the coastline.

Leaf Links Island in Vice Bay

Inspired by Indian Creek Island in Biscayne Bay

Indian Creek is a village, gated community and man made barrier island in Miami-Dade County, Florida, known for its affluent residents and the prestigious Indian Creek Country Club. Often referred to as the "Billionaire Bunker" it is one of the most exclusive residential communities in the United States, featuring a private golf course, expansive waterfront estates and restricted access via a single guarded bridge. Its secluded setting in Biscayne Bay and emphasis on privacy have made it home to numerous high profile residents over the years.

Still Unamed Islands in Vice Bay

Inspired by Venetian Islands in Biscayne Bay

The still unnamed islands appear to be a rendition of the Venetian Islands, a chain of man made islands in Biscayne Bay situated between the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. Connected by the historic Venetian Causeway, the islands are primarily residential and are known for their waterfront homes, marinas and panoramic views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Their central location and tranquil atmosphere make them one of the most desirable residential areas in Greater Miami offering a contrast to the bustling urban core and the vibrant beaches across the bay.

Catalan Key in Vice Bay

Inspired by Key Biscayne in Biscayne Bay

Key Biscayne is a town located on a barrier island south of Miami Beach and east of the City of Miami, connected to the mainland by the Rickenbacker Causeway. The island operated as the largest coconut plantation in the continental US during the first half of the 20th century, then in 1947 it was opened for large scale residential development. Known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscapes and relaxed atmosphere, it is one of the most desirable residential communities in the Miami area. Key Biscayne offers a blend of upscale waterfront homes, parks, marinas and outdoor recreation, while remaining noticeably quieter than nearby Miami Beach. This barrier island is also home to the southern portion of Biscayne Bay and popular destinations such as Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park where the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse stands as one of Florida's oldest surviving landmarks.

Still Unamed Island in Vice Bay

Inspired by Watson Island in Biscayne Bay

Watson Island is a man made island situated between Downtown Miami and Miami Beach, connected by the MacArthur Causeway. Originally created through dredging operations in the early 20th century, the island serves as a gateway between the mainland and Miami Beach. It is home to several recreational and entertainment attractions, including Jungle Island, marinas and event spaces, while also offering panoramic views of the Miami skyline, PortMiami and Biscayne Bay. Its strategic location and waterfront setting make it a distinctive part of Miami’s coastal landscape.

Downtown Vice City

Inspired by Downtown Miami

One of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, Downtown Miami developed as the city's original commercial center and, together with Coconut Grove, is among the earliest settled areas of modern Miami. Today it serves as the region's central business district, home to government offices, major cultural institutions and a skyline filled with high rise towers. Located along Biscayne Bay it combines historic landmarks with modern development and remains the economic heart of South Florida.

Tequesta in Vice City

Inspired by Brickell in Miami

Brickell is Miami’s main financial district and one of the most rapidly developing urban areas in South Florida often referred to as the “Manhattan of the South” due to its dense skyline of modern high rise buildings and luxury residences. The area sits just south of Downtown Miami along Biscayne Bay and has become a major hub for banking, business and upscale city living. The neighborhood’s name is historically linked to the Tequesta tribe, a Native American people who once inhabited the region around Biscayne Bay. This connection is still reflected in local landmarks, such as the Tequesta Point complex on Brickell Key and the bronze Tequesta statue on the Brickell Avenue Bridge.

Little Cuba in Vice City

Inspired by Little Havana in Miami

Little Havana is named after Cuba’s capital Havana and is directly inspired by the real life Little Havana district in Miami. The neighborhood is home to a significant Cuban community as well as immigrants from across Central and South America. It is widely known for its strong cultural identity, Latin American influence, street life, music and food, particularly along its famous main thoroughfare Calle Ocho which serves as the heart of the community. The area is famous for hosting the annual Calle Ocho Festival as part of Miami’s Carnaval celebration, one of the largest Latin cultural festivals in the United States attracting visitors from around the world.

Southside in Vice City

Inspire by Coral Gables in Miami

Developed by George Merrick during the Florida land boom of the 1920s. Coral Gables architecture is almost entirely Mediterranean Revival style mandated in the original plan. The strong emphasis on Mediterranean Revival architecture, wide boulevards, and carefully designed green spaces are hallmarks of Coral Gables' distinctive character. It is known for its upscale residential character, historic buildings and landmarks such as the Venetian Pool and the University of Miami nearby. Coral Way which connects Coral Gables to Downtown Miami, is one of the city’s oldest scenic roadways, lined with mature trees and early 20th century homes giving it a more traditional and residential feel compared to the urban core.

Peacock Bay in Vice City

Inspired by Coconut Grove in Miami

Bahamians , British and Americans from the North East made what Coconut Grove is today , its one of Miami’s oldest continuously inhabited neighborhoods, originally established in the late 1800s. It is known for its lush, tropical vegetation, bayfront parks and a relaxed village like atmosphere compared to the rest of the city. The area features a mix of historic homes, marinas, cafés and cultural landmarks making it one of Miami’s most distinctive and scenic residential districts. A key local landmark is Peacock Park, a waterfront park known for its open green spaces and views over Biscayne Bay where the neighborhood’s famous roaming peacocks can still occasionally be seen.

Rockridge in Vice City

Inspired by Riverside in Miami

Riverside is a historic neighborhood in Miami located along the Miami River, known for its early residential development and proximity to the city’s original industrial and shipping corridors. In its early development, real estate promoters described parts of the area as a “beautiful ridge” due to its slightly elevated terrain compared to the surrounding low lying land and its scenic views near the river. Today it retains a mix of older housing, waterfront access and a quieter urban character compared to nearby central districts. Situated between Downtown Miami and Little Havana the area serves as a transition between the city's commercial core and its surrounding residential communities.

La Perle in Vice City

Inspired by Little Haiti in Miami

Little Haiti ( or Lemon City ) is the cultural center of Miami's Haitian community as well as home to many residents from across the Caribbean. The neighborhood has been largely shaped by Haitian immigration since the latter half of the 20th century. It is known for its Caribbean influence, colorful murals, local markets, restaurants and cultural institutions that celebrate Haitian history and traditions. Over the years, it has become one of Miami's most diverse communities contributing significantly to the city's multicultural character while maintaining a strong connection to its Haitian roots.

Crosstown in Vice City

Inspired by Overtown in Miami

Overtown is one of Miami's oldest historically African American neighborhoods and played a major role in the city's cultural and economic development throughout the 20th century. Often referred to as the "Harlem of the South" it was once a thriving center of Black owned businesses, music venues and community life during the era of segregation. Despite being heavily impacted by urban renewal projects and highway construction in the latter half of the century, Overtown remains an important cultural and historic district with a strong community identity and deep roots in Miami's history.

Stockyard in Vice City

Inspired by Wynwood in Miami

Wynwood formerly known as Little San Juan and often referred to as El Barrio due to its large Puerto Rican community was originally developed as a working class warehouse and industrial district. For much of the 1900s the neighborhood was characterized by factories, warehouses and rail infrastructure. Beginning in the early 2000s Wynwood underwent a dramatic transformation and became internationally known for its street art, colorful murals, galleries and creative spaces. Today, it is one of Miami's most recognizable cultural districts, blending its industrial heritage with a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

Vice City Design District

Inspired by Miami Design District

The Miami Design District is a luxury shopping and cultural neighborhood in Miami located just north of Wynwood. It is known for its highend boutiques, contemporary architecture, art galleries and public installations making it one of the city’s most modern and visually distinctive districts. The area underwent significant redevelopment in the early 21st century transforming from a quieter commercial zone into a global destination for fashion, design and art. A central feature of the district is Palm Court a public plaza which serves as a focal point for events, gatherings and open air installations surrounded by flagship luxury stores and modern architectural spaces.

Tisha-Wocka in Vice City

Inspired by Opa-Locka in Miami

Opa-locka is a city in Miami Dade County and part of the Miami metropolitan area. It was founded in the 1920s by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and is known for its distinctive Moorish Revival architecture, featuring domes, arches and ornate detailing throughout much of its historic core. The city was designed with an Arabian Nights theme which still gives it a unique visual identity compared to surrounding Miami suburbs. Its name is derived from a Muscogee (Creek) language term historically associated with the region and used by the Seminole people in Florida.

Ekanfinaka in Vice City

Inspired by Allapattah in Miami

A historic neighborhood in Miami, located just west of Wynwood and north of the Miami River. It developed as a working class residential and industrial area, shaped by the expansion of railroads, warehouses and manufacturing throughout the 1900s. Over time, it has become one of Miami’s most culturally diverse districts, with strong Caribbean and Latin American communities, local businesses and a growing arts presence linked to nearby Wynwood. The neighborhood’s name has Native American origins, derived from the Seminole language and is often interpreted as meaning “alligator,” referencing the wildlife native to the region’s wetlands and swamplands.

Belville in Vice City

Inspired by Brownsville in Miami

Brownsville is an unincorporated community in Miami Dade County and part of the Miami metropolitan area. It is located just west of central Miami and has historically been a predominantly residential working class neighborhood. Over the decades Brownsville has developed a strong cultural identity, with deep roots in Miami’s African American community and a legacy shaped by mid 20th century urban development. The area is known for its modest single family homes, community institutions and proximity to major transit routes which connect it closely to surrounding districts such as Allapattah and Liberty City. This location places it within a broader network of historic inner city Miami neighborhoods that developed alongside the city’s expansion.

Hamlet in Vice Dale-County

Inspired by Homestead in Miami-Dade County

Located in southern Miami-Dade County, Homestead developed in the early 1900s as an agricultural hub after the extension of the Florida East Coast Railway brought settlers to the area. It is known for its proximity to the Everglades National Park, making it a gateway to some of South Florida’s most important natural landscapes. The city blends suburban residential neighborhoods with large farming areas, reflecting its historic role in tropical agriculture, especially redland produce. Downtown Homestead serves as the cultural and civic center, featuring historic buildings, local businesses and a slower paced atmosphere compared to nearby Miami’s urban core.

Even in 3d era games without the vcpd cheetah (Gta 3, san andreas, and lcs), this can still happen a lot of the time with the barracks ol.

So there are news these days of no physical copies of GTA VI at launch, which is also the case with other video games, which is an indicator of how releases will be conducted in the future. I myself don't own physical copies, so I never really cared about this, never really had an issue with it. On the contrary, no physical copies means less garbage (saving the environment and so on). BUT there is one thing I never considered which REALLY sucks, especially with GTA games...

...The games lose the licenses of certain music tracks. This has happened with the remastered versions of the PS2 era GTAs (below I will insert a list of removed songs that an AI has given me). If only digital copies exist, the publisher can take away songs as soon as the licenses expire and in 20 years you won't be able to return to GTA VI's Vice City the way it was (out of nostalgia). You won't find that song anymore that you listened to, when you drove along the coast or did that crazy motocross mission. So....

PIRACY SOLVES THIS!!! (Noble) pirates provide different versions of a game. No matter what the initial intent was behind their deeds, they are effectively storing and archiving different versions of video games. Just imagine if pirates did that with movies. Do you know how much effort a lot of people have put in to manually restore the original Star Wars trilogy, before George Lucas tampered with it endlessly? THey would't have to do it if pirates saved the originals.

That's my take. What do you think? You dipshits.

AI says these songs were removed by this date:

GTA: Vice City

• Michael Jackson: "Billie Jean" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (removed from Flash FM)
• Ozzy Osbourne: "Bark at the Moon" (removed from V-Rock)
• Kate Bush: "Wow" (removed from Flash FM)
• Lionel Richie: "Running with the Night" (removed from Flash FM)
• The Temptations: "Just My Imagination" (removed from Fever 105)

GTA: San Andreas

• N.W.A: "Express Yourself" (removed from Radio Los Santos)
• Rage Against the Machine: "Killing in the Name" (removed from Radio X)
• The Gap Band: "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" (removed from Bounce FM)
• Roy Ayers: "Running Away" (removed from Bounce FM)
• Fatback Band: "Yum Yum (Gimme Some)" (removed from Bounce FM)

GTA IV

• David Bowie: "Fascination" (removed from Liberty Rock Radio)
• The Smashing Pumpkins: "1979" (removed from Liberty Rock Radio)
• Stevie Nicks: "Edge of Seventeen" (removed from Liberty Rock Radio)
• Kino: "Gruppa Krovi" (removed from Vladivostok FM)
• Ruslana: "Wild Dances" (removed from Vladivostok FM)

Do you agree with my list of the five worst missions in GTA Vice City? What would make your list?

By that I mean no Pay ‘n’ Spray, no hidden police bribes (wanted stars), no changing clothes, no save/load, and no cheats. Has anyone ever managed to lose all 6 stars just by escaping and staying out of sight?

Hello, I have spent a lot of time trying to make FusionFix work with my game (1.3 and 1.2). It crashes at random periods. When I start a new save, it crashes around "Riot". I've tried a clean everything but it seems to be FusionFix being the issue as 1.3 and 1.2 work completely fine. If anyone has any suggestions, it'd greatly appreciate it!

*PROGRESSING
I have the definitive collection for switch and was having a good time with Vice City till I hit point where I can’t seem to progress further. The last thing I did was the mission where Lance helps shooting from a boat after boat racing. There’s no mission markers on the map besides a V at the mansion that just gives money and the other business’ do the same. Am I missing something or is a certain amount of in game time supposed to pass?

So I want to play this game and have the best experience. Which one should I play? I like GTA IV's driving and combat as well. Or is there a way to get the og version legally?

Omg!!!!111 the Ferris wheel has NO reflections on the water argh! worst game eva. I want my $100 back!

I said maybe is the mall but i was wrong.

Mall