Grand Theft Auto
"Grand Theft Auto", the first game in the series, was released for Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS in October 1997, ported to the PlayStation in 1998 and the Game Boy Color in 1999. "Grand Theft Auto 2" was released in 1999 for Microsoft Windows, later receiving ports on the PlayStation, Dreamcast and Game Boy Color.
Grand Theft Auto
The "Grand Theft Auto" series is split into separate fictional universes, named after the primary level of graphics capability used in each era. The original "Grand Theft Auto", its expansions and its sequel are considered the "2D universe". "Grand Theft Auto III" and its sequels are considered the "3D universe". "Grand Theft Auto IV", its expansions and "Grand Theft Auto V" are considered the "HD universe". Each universe is considered separate with only brands, place names and background characters shared between them.