When comparing the assets of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
PS2 version inherits the PSP's aggressive level-of-detail (LOD) switching. Vehicles switch to low-poly models at 20 meters, creating noticeable "popping."
Below is a complete breakdown of the game's assets, technical features, and the distinct differences between the PSP and PS2 versions.
The PS2 version offered several graphical improvements over the PSP original:
: The PS2 world adds 5 new rampages and 6 new side missions/checkpoint races, altering target spawns and placing new activity markers on the map. World Map Tweaks