Advance GTA
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Advance GTA combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- MTO Co
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (693)
- Last updated
Advance GTA Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Advance GTA on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Advance GTA Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Advance GTA on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Advance GTA" GBA longplay 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Advance GTA released?
Advance GTA was released in 2001 for the GBA.
Who developed Advance GTA?
Advance GTA was developed by MTO Co, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Advance GTA support?
Advance GTA supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Advance GTA?
Advance GTA is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Advance GTA for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Advance GTA runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Advance GTA in the browser?
No. Advance GTA streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Advance GTA?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Advance GTA work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Advance GTA this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Advance GTA. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
