| Issue | Severity | Workaround |
|-------------------------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Game runs at double speed | Critical | Must apply 60 FPS PNACH patch |
| Audio crackling | Medium | Set Audio Sync → Async Mix + Time Stretch OFF |
| Physics glitches (cars) | Low | Use EE Cycle Rate = 75% (not 60%) |
| Flickering shadows | Low | Switch to Vulkan + Software Blending OFF |
| Heat throttling (30+ min) | Medium | Enable emulator frame limiter → 57 FPS |
Running this game at 60 FPS can cause two specific bugs. Here is how the "Proper Piece" addresses them:
1. The Physics Bug (Speeding up / Slow-motion)
2. The "Cesar Vialpando" Lowrider Mission Bug
Date: April 25, 2026
Platform: Android (Snapdragon 870 / 8 Gen 1+ / Dimensity 9000+)
Emulator: AetherSX2 v1.5-4248 (latest stable/build)
Game: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (SLUS-20946 / NTSC-U) Gta San Andreas Aethersx2 60fps
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is widely considered one of the greatest video games of all time. For many, it is a nostalgia trip back to the golden era of the PlayStation 2. But if you are trying to relive the glory days on your Android device using the popular PS2 emulator, AetherSX2, you might have noticed something: it doesn't always run perfectly smooth.
By default, many users find themselves stuck at a choppy 30fps or inconsistent framerates. But did you know you can unlock a buttery smooth 60FPS experience?
In this guide, we will walk you through the exact settings and patches needed to run GTA San Andreas at 60FPS on AetherSX2, making the game look and feel better than it ever did on the original console.
To sustain stable 60 FPS (not just peaks): To sustain stable 60 FPS (not just peaks):
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---------|--------------|
| Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Active cooling (fan) | Phone cooler accessory |
| AetherSX2 v1.4+ | v1.5-4248 |
Avoid: MediaTek Dimensity below 9000, Exynos 2200 (driver issues).
Before we dive into the settings, ensure you have the following ready:
Yes — but with important caveats.
Tested on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (16GB RAM):
| Scene | FPS (Native) | FPS (Patched) | GPU Load |
|------------------------|--------------|---------------|----------|
| Los Santos – Grove St. | 30 | 58–60 | 72% |
| Countryside – High speed | 26 | 52–57 | 85% |
| San Fierro – Rain | 25 | 48–55 | 90% |
| Interior (safehouse) | 30 | 60 | 45% |
Minor drops to ~48 FPS in heavy foliage + rain. No throttle on 8 Gen 2.
