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{{infobox
 
{{infobox
 
|cover          = Need-for-Speed-Most-Wanted-Cover.jpg
 
|cover          = Need-for-Speed-Most-Wanted-Cover.jpg
|developer      = [[Wikipedia:developer|EA Canada]], [[Wikipedia:developer|EA Redwood Shores]]
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|developer      = [[Wikipedia:EA Canada|EA Canada]]<br/> [[Wikipedia:EA Redwood Shores|EA Redwood Shores]]
|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:publisher|Electronic Arts]]
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]
 
|engine        = EAGL 3
 
|engine        = EAGL 3
 
|release dates  = November 15, 2005
 
|release dates  = November 15, 2005
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Need for Speed}}
 
{{Series|Need for Speed}}
{{ii}} For the 2012 game see [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)]].
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''For the 2012 game, see [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)]]''
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://nfs.wikia.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Wiki Need for Speed Wiki]
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== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} An alternative version of the game labelled '''Black Edition''' is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.<ref>http://www.ea.com/uk/need-for-speed-most-wanted-black-edition</ref>
 
{{ii}} An alternative version of the game labelled '''Black Edition''' is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.<ref>http://www.ea.com/uk/need-for-speed-most-wanted-black-edition</ref>
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== Game data ==
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=== Save game location ===
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\NFS Most Wanted}}
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}}
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=== [[Cloud Syncing]] ===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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|steam_cloud            =
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =unknown
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
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}}
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== Video settings ==
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{{Video Settings
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|wsgf_link                  =
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =
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|widescreen_resolution      =unknown
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=
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|multimonitor              =unknown
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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|fov                        =unknown
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|fov_notes                  =
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|windowed                  =unknown
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|windowed_notes            =
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|fullscreen                =unknown
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|fullscreen_notes          =
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|anisotropic                =unknown
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|anisotropic_notes          =
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|antialiasing              =unknown
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|antialiasing_notes        =
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|vsync                      =unknown
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|vsync_notes                =
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}}
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== Input settings ==
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =unknown
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =unknown
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =unknown
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|controller_support_notes  =
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}}
  
 
== Issues and Fixes ==
 
== Issues and Fixes ==
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/NFSMW_1.html here].
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/NFSMW_1.html here].
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=== Skip Introduction Movies ===
 
=== Skip Introduction Movies ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
1) Navigate to your installation of the game and open the <code>MOVIES</code> folder.
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# Navigate to your installation of the game and open the <code>MOVIES</code> folder.
 
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# Remove/rename/move the following files: <code>attract_movie_english_ntsc.vp6</code> <code>ealogo_english_ntsc.vp6</code> <code>psa_english_ntsc.vp6</code>
2) Remove/rename/move the following files: <code>attract_movie_english_ntsc.vp6</code> <code>ealogo_english_ntsc.vp6</code> <code>psa_english_ntsc.vp6</code>
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# When you launch the game you should now have entirely skipped every introduction movie.
 
 
3) When you launch the game you should now have entirely skipped every introduction movie.
 
 
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=== Higher Resolutions / Camera Hack ===
 
=== Higher Resolutions / Camera Hack ===
 
User "Kunaak" has created the [http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?83637-Need-For-Speed-Most-Wanted-Resolution-Changer-and-Camera-Hack Resolution Changer and Camera Hack], which allows users to change the resolution in-game to whatever they wish (including widescreen resolutions). The modification also allows users to enable more camera positions when driving (such as altered field-of-view, or in-car driving). The hack requires version 1.3.
 
User "Kunaak" has created the [http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?83637-Need-For-Speed-Most-Wanted-Resolution-Changer-and-Camera-Hack Resolution Changer and Camera Hack], which allows users to change the resolution in-game to whatever they wish (including widescreen resolutions). The modification also allows users to enable more camera positions when driving (such as altered field-of-view, or in-car driving). The hack requires version 1.3.
 
== Game data ==
 
=== Save game location ===
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Default|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\NFS Most Wanted}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS   = Windows 2000
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|minOS   = Windows 2000
|minproc = Pentium 4 1.4 GHz
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|minproc = Pentium 4 1.4 GHz
|minmem = 256 MB
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|minmem   = 256 MB
|minHD   = 3 GB
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|minHD   = 3 GB
|minGPU = DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
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|minGPU   = DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
  
|recOS   = Windows XP
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|recOS   = Windows XP
|recproc = Pentium 4 3 GHz
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|recproc = Pentium 4 3 GHz
|recmem = 1 GB
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|recmem   = 1 GB
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 9800 series or greater. Nvidia 5900 series or greater.
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|recGPU   = ATI Radeon 9800 series or greater. Nvidia 5900 series or greater.
 
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{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

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Template:Infobox

The Need for Speed 1994
Need for Speed II 1997
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series)
Need for Speed: High Stakes 1999
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed 2000
Need for Speed: Underground (series)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series)
Need for Speed: Carbon 2006
Need for Speed: ProStreet 2007
Need for Speed: Undercover 2008
Need for Speed: Shift (series)
Need for Speed: World 2010
Need for Speed: The Run 2011
Need for Speed Rivals 2013
Need for Speed (2016) 2016
Need for Speed Payback 2017
Need for Speed: Edge 2017
Need for Speed Heat 2019
Need for Speed Unbound 2022

For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)

General information

Need for Speed Wiki

Availability

Template:Availability Table

An alternative version of the game labelled Black Edition is also available which adds a number of exclusive bonuses.[1]

Game data

Save game location

Template:Game Location Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues and Fixes

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Skip Introduction Movies

Instructions

Patches

Patch 1.3 - Last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended. The changelog can be found here.

Higher Resolutions / Camera Hack

User "Kunaak" has created the Resolution Changer and Camera Hack, which allows users to change the resolution in-game to whatever they wish (including widescreen resolutions). The modification also allows users to enable more camera positions when driving (such as altered field-of-view, or in-car driving). The hack requires version 1.3.

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References