Grand Theft Auto V has been on Xbox hardware for more than a decade now, and the cheat system has not changed once in that time: you enter a string of face buttons, bumpers and triggers during normal gameplay, and the effect fires immediately. There is no menu, no unlock requirement and no cost. This guide lists the codes that still work on Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, explains the in-game phone alternative, and covers exactly what you give up by using them.
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Before the code lists, here are eight open-world games worth having in the rotation if GTA V is your comfort game — all of them share some of its sandbox DNA.
| Game | Platform | Genre | Why It’s Great | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto V | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PC | Open-world action | Three playable protagonists and heists that reshuffle the whole mission structure | 9.7/10 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | Xbox One, PS4, PC | Open-world western | Rockstar’s most detailed world and its best-written cast | 9.8/10 |
| Saints Row: The Third Remastered | Xbox One, PS4, PC | Open-world action | Built around chaos, with a cheat list even longer than GTA’s | 8.2/10 |
| Just Cause 3 | Xbox One, PS4, PC | Action sandbox | Grapple, wingsuit and parachute traversal that feels like a permanent cheat | 8.0/10 |
| Watch Dogs 2 | Xbox One, PS4, PC | Open-world hacking | A bright San Francisco playground with genuine non-lethal routes | 8.5/10 |
| Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition | Xbox One, PS4, PC | Open-world action | The best hand-to-hand combat in the entire crime-sandbox genre | 8.4/10 |
| Mafia: Definitive Edition | Xbox One, PS4, PC | Narrative crime | A tight, cinematic 1930s story with no filler | 8.3/10 |
| GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition | Xbox One, Switch, PS4, PC | Open-world action | The deepest classic-era GTA, cheat codes and all | 7.5/10 |
How Grand Theft Auto Five Cheat Codes on Xbox Are Entered
Every cheat is a button sequence entered while you are walking or driving around Los Santos — not paused, not in a menu, not during a cutscene. Input the sequence quickly and cleanly; the game gives you roughly one second between presses before it discards the string. When it registers, a short message appears on screen confirming the cheat is active.
The codes are identical across every Xbox release. What worked on the Xbox 360 disc in 2013 works on the Series X version today, because Rockstar never re-mapped them. If a code fails, it is almost always a timing problem or a mistaken bumper-versus-trigger press, not a version issue. Slow down, watch your hand position, and try again from the first input. A well-built controller genuinely helps here, which is why our best Xbox controllers for precision inputs guide is worth a look if your D-pad has gone mushy.
Player Cheat Codes for Health, Armor and Weapons
- Max Health and Armor: B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, Right, X, LB, LB, LB
- Invincibility (five minutes): Right, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Left, A, Y
- Give Weapons and Ammo: Y, RT, Left, LB, A, Right, Y, Down, X, LB, LB, LB
- Recharge Special Ability: A, A, X, RB, LB, A, Right, Left, A
- Parachute: Left, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, Left, Left, Right, LB
Invincibility is the one people misremember. It is not permanent — it lasts five minutes and then quietly expires, usually at the worst possible moment. Re-enter it before any stunt jump or firefight you actually care about surviving.
Wanted Level and Combat Cheat Codes
- Raise Wanted Level: RB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
- Lower Wanted Level: RB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
- Explosive Melee Attacks: Right, Left, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT
- Explosive Ammo Rounds: Right, X, A, Left, RB, RT, Left, Right, Right, LB, LB, LB
- Flaming Bullets: LB, RB, X, RB, Left, RT, RB, Left, X, Right, LB, LB
- Slow Motion Aim: X, LT, RB, Y, Left, X, LT, Right, A
Notice that the wanted-level codes are the same string with the final six directional inputs reversed. That is a useful memory trick: learn one and you effectively know both. Slow Motion Aim can be entered up to three times to deepen the effect, and a fourth entry switches it back off.
Movement and World Cheat Codes
- Super Jump: Left, Left, Y, Y, Right, Right, Left, Right, X, RB, RT
- Fast Run: Y, Left, Right, Right, LT, LB, X
- Fast Swim: Left, Left, LB, Right, Right, RT, Left, LT, Right
- Moon Gravity: Left, Left, LB, RB, LB, Right, Left, LB, Left
- Slidey Cars: Y, RB, RB, Left, RB, LB, RT, LB
- Skyfall: LB, LT, RB, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right
- Drunk Mode: Y, Right, Right, Left, Right, X, B, Left
- Slow Motion: Y, Left, Right, Right, X, RT, RB
- Change Weather: RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X
Moon Gravity only takes effect while you are inside a vehicle, which trips people up constantly. Skyfall drops you from the sky with no parachute unless you enter the parachute code first — combine the two and you have the best sightseeing tool in the game. If you want to actually enjoy those aerial views, a decent display matters more than most people admit; our 4K gaming monitor buying guide covers the panels that make Los Santos pop.
Vehicle Spawn Cheat Codes
- Spawn Comet: RB, B, RT, Right, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB
- Spawn Rapid GT: RT, LB, B, Right, LB, RB, Right, Left, B, RT
- Spawn PCJ-600: RB, Right, Left, Right, RT, Left, Right, X, Right, LT, LB, LB
- Spawn Sanchez: B, A, LB, B, B, LB, B, RB, RT, LT, LB, LB
- Spawn Buzzard: B, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y
- Spawn Stunt Plane: B, Right, LB, LT, Left, RB, LB, LB, Left, Left, A, Y
- Spawn Trashmaster: B, RB, B, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right
- Spawn Limo: RT, Right, LT, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right
Spawn cheats drop the vehicle directly on top of you, so do not use them indoors, in a tunnel or while already driving something you like. The Buzzard is the standout: a fully armed attack helicopter, available instantly, from anywhere on the map.
Using the In-Game Phone for GTA Five Cheats on Xbox
Every cheat also has a phone number. Open Franklin, Michael or Trevor’s phone, hit the keypad, dial the number and press call. The advantage is that dialled cheats appear in your recent-calls list, so you can re-trigger a five-minute invincibility window with two button presses instead of a ten-input string. Reliable numbers include 1-999-887-853 for max health and armor, 1-999-8665-87 for weapons, 1-999-228-8463 for fast run, 1-999-467-8648 for super jump, 1-999-625-348-7246 to change the weather, and 1-999-547867 for drunk mode.
The phone method is the better habit long-term. It is far less error-prone during a chase, and it works identically on every Xbox generation. Long sessions of code-entry are also where cheap headsets start to hurt — see our wireless gaming headset buying guide if you are running marathon sandbox sessions.
What Cheat Codes Disable in Grand Theft Auto Five
Three limitations matter. First, cheats do not save. Reload the game and every active effect is gone; you re-enter from scratch. Second, activating a cheat disables achievement progress for that session — the game does not permanently brick your gamerscore, but nothing unlocks while a cheat is live, so do your achievement runs clean. Third, and most importantly, cheats do not exist in GTA Online at all. Story mode only. Anything advertised as an online cheat is a mod menu, and using one gets your account banned.
Cheats can also interfere with active missions. Spawning a vehicle during a scripted chase or enabling explosive ammo in a mission that requires a non-lethal takedown will fail the objective. Save first, cheat second. If you are streaming or recording these sessions, our capture card buying guide and gaming PC build guide for streaming cover the hardware side properly. For couch play, a solid gaming chair buying guide is the least glamorous but most felt upgrade there is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Grand Theft Auto Five cheat codes on Xbox disable achievements permanently?
No. Cheats suppress achievement unlocks only while they are active in that session, and reloading a save clears every cheat effect. Your existing gamerscore and previously earned achievements are never removed, so you can cheat freely and then reload for a clean achievement run.
Can I use these cheat codes in GTA Online?
Absolutely not. Every button-sequence and phone cheat listed here works in single-player story mode only, and Rockstar has never enabled them online. Anything sold or shared as an online cheat is a third-party mod menu, and using one risks an immediate and permanent account ban.
Why does my cheat code fail even when I press the right buttons?
Timing is the usual culprit. The game only holds each input for about a second before discarding the whole sequence, so hesitating mid-string cancels it silently. Confusing the bumpers with the triggers is the second most common cause, especially in longer codes with three LB presses at the end.
Do the same cheat codes work on Xbox Series X and Xbox 360?
Yes, the button sequences are identical across the Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S releases because Rockstar never remapped them for the newer versions. The in-game phone numbers are also unchanged, so any code list written for the original 2013 release still applies today.
