Since there was no native UMD release, players typically access the game through digital means or emulation:

The PSP's speakers (or headphones) bring out the game's celebrated soundtrack, featuring fictional radio stations and hilarious in-game commercials. Top Ways to Play GTA 2 on PSP

Unlike the first game, GTA 2 introduced a "Respect" system where completing missions for one gang—like the Zaibatsu or the Scientists—would make you an enemy of another.

Grand Theft Auto 2 serves as the bridge between the series' experimental roots and the massive success of the 3D era. On the PSP, it stands out for several reasons: