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Because the computing power of PCs are not bound by strict standards by manufacturer, the PC platform is the most versatile, supporting modular upgrades, and being one of the earliest platforms to support Internet connections, allowing early GTA games such as [[Grand Theft Auto 1|the first Grand Theft Auto]] and [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] to support [[multiplayer]] modes whilst online capabilities on consoles were still in their infancy. Certain PC versions of GTA games also feature slightly improved graphics, due to more lax limitations on hardware. PC GTA games are also the earliest games in the series to adopt [[Custom Radio Stations|custom radio stations]] and [[replay]]s with the release of [[Grand Theft Auto III]], as well as the short-lived ability to pick [[skins]] for the [[protagonist]]. | Because the computing power of PCs are not bound by strict standards by manufacturer, the PC platform is the most versatile, supporting modular upgrades, and being one of the earliest platforms to support Internet connections, allowing early GTA games such as [[Grand Theft Auto 1|the first Grand Theft Auto]] and [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] to support [[multiplayer]] modes whilst online capabilities on consoles were still in their infancy. Certain PC versions of GTA games also feature slightly improved graphics, due to more lax limitations on hardware. PC GTA games are also the earliest games in the series to adopt [[Custom Radio Stations|custom radio stations]] and [[replay]]s with the release of [[Grand Theft Auto III]], as well as the short-lived ability to pick custom [[skins]] for the [[protagonist]]. | ||
Another notable advantage of the PC platform is their inherit ability to support third party utilities and [[modifications]], which allows users to alter various aspects of GTA games. Most GTA mods are for the PC version, and although some exist for the console versions, they are significantly harder to implement, and often require installing a "mod chip" which may damage the console and void the warranty. | Another notable advantage of the PC platform is their inherit ability to support third party utilities and [[modifications]], which allows users to alter various aspects of GTA games. Most GTA mods are for the PC version, and although some exist for the console versions, they are significantly harder to implement, and often require installing a "mod chip" which may damage the console and void the warranty. | ||