Searching for original PC CD-ROM copies on second-hand markets is the most reliable way to own the unmodified 1.0 data.

The original 1.0 release is highly sought after by speedrunners and collectors because it includes content that was later removed or altered in digital re-releases (such as those on Steam or the Rockstar Launcher).

The phrase "GTA Vice City (Original 1.0) – módosítatlan tiszta verzió" translates to "GTA Vice City (Original 1.0) – unmodified clean version" in Hungarian. This refers to the original, untouched retail release of the game, free from any community mods, modern patches, or "Definitive Edition" updates.

Since Rockstar Games has replaced the original versions with the "The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition" on official storefronts like Rockstar Games , finding a truly "clean" version often requires alternative methods: