What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City?

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Grand Theft Auto: Vice City controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Grand Theft Auto: Vice City controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Grand Theft Auto: Vice City resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto: Vice City or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Keyboard controls

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Rockstar's 1986 Miami, and the PC port's own “Standard Controls” page. Every action here has two or three bindings at once — the letters below are the WASD-era ones; the manual also lists the arrow-key and number-pad equivalents for each.

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Layout

34 shortcuts

On Foot 17

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Fire	`LMB`
Enter / Exit	`F`
Backwards	`S`
Left	`A`
Right	`D`
Sprint	`Shift`
Target	`RMB`
Action	`Tab`
Jump	`Space`
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↓`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↑`
Crouch	`C`
Zoom In	`Z`
Zoom Out	`X`
Change Camera	`V`
Look Behind	`MMB`

In Car 14

Action	Shortcut
Forward	`W`
Enter / Exit	`F`
Backwards	`S`
Left	`A`
Right	`D`
Handbrake	`Space`
Fire	`LMB`
Radio	`R`
Horn	`Shift`
Sub-mission	`Caps Lock`
Change Camera	`V`
Look Left	`Q`
Look Right	`E`
Look Behind	`QE`

Replay 3

Action	Shortcut
Start 30-second Replay	`F1`
Save Replay	`F2`
Play Back Last Saved Replay	`F3`

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Shift

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Win

Alt

Space

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MMB · Look Behind

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34 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's control settings.

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City?: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 3 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Grand Theft Auto: Vice City controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Grand Theft Auto: Vice City controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Grand Theft Auto: Vice City resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Theft Auto: Vice City or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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