Xbox network version of Grand Theft Auto San Andreas won’t start on Xbox 360
Last Updated: August 11, 2023
Question: What can I do about the following error when trying to start the Xbox network version of GTA San Andreas?
Disc read error
Answer: This error occurs whenever GTA San Andreas installs incorrectly on your Xbox 360 from the Xbox network.
To resolve this error, try the following methods:
Redownload the game to a different part of the hard drive
Delete your San Andreas download from the HDD
Clear the hard drive cache
Download several other large demos to fill up some space on the HDD and then re-download San Andreas
This fix can allow you to write the game to non-corrupt, non-fragmented portions of the hard drive if the downloaded game is giving disc read errors that suggest that data cannot be streamed quickly enough.
Save the game in a different place
From Xbox Home, go to Settings
Select System
Select Storage
Select the storage device that contains GTA San Andreas:
Hard Drive: Your console’s hard drive.
Cloud Saved Games: Storage space on our Xbox Live servers.
USB Storage Device: A USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive plugged into your console.
Memory Unit: An external memory unit plugged into your Xbox 360 console.
Select Games and Apps
It's okay to copy and move saved games from one Xbox 360 console to another. You don't have to repurchase the game or reload it onto your second console.
Locate and select GTA San Andreas
Select Move
Select the storage device you want to move GTA San Andreas to
Start GTA San Andreas
This will help you see if the game is unreadable from a particular hard drive.
Additional troubleshooting
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, there may be a problem with your hardware. We recommend contacting Microsoft Xbox Support for further console diagnostics/repair options: