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{{ii}} Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34459199&postcount=186 downgraded] in order to be ''seriously'' modded.
 
{{ii}} Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34459199&postcount=186 downgraded] in order to be ''seriously'' modded.
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Modding===
 
{{ii}} Numerous texture packs and modifications has been made to improve graphical fidelity on higher resolutions, especially noticeable when playing with HD resolutions.
 
These will usually come in several formats, each one requiring different programs:
 
*.txd files - [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=8320 TXD Workshop]
 
*.img files - [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=63 IMG Tool], [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=2077 G-IMG] or [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=3122 ImgEd]
 
*.cs or .*fxt files - [http://cleo.sannybuilder.com/ CLEO library]. Not compatible with the Steam version
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\}}
 
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|~\Library\Application Support\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\p_drive\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Grand Theft Auto Vice City/p_drive/Documents/GTA Vice City User Files/}}
 
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{{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
 
{{--}} Save files are '''NOT''' cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Windowed command}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with "-window", "-w", or "-windowed" [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|link=false}}
 
{{ii}} This method only seems to work for a select, and lucky few people.
 
{{ii}} This method only seems to work for a select, and lucky few people.
# Navigate to the shortcut used to launch the game normally and open its properties window.
 
# Add "-window", "-w", or "-windowed" to the end of the URL. All three have been reported to work in different versions and machines. If using steam, try these options in the set launch options setting.
 
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Take note that you can't change Y-axis sensitivity, unless you use a [[#Y-axis modifier|mod]]
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = {{--}} Vertical mouse sensitivity is [[#Y-axis modifier|nearly]] unchangeable
 
|controller support        = hackable
 
|controller support        = hackable
 
|controller support notes  = [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=562765 GInput] required
 
|controller support notes  = [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=562765 GInput] required
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
}}
 
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{{--}} [[#Vertical (Y-axis) mouse sensitivity|Vertical mouse sensitivity]] is nearly unchangeable
 
  
 
===Y-axis modifier===
 
===Y-axis modifier===
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Refresh method}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Refresh method|ref=<ref name=f2/>}}
 
# Alt-Tab out of the game
 
# Alt-Tab out of the game
 
# Right Click anywhere on the desktop and select refresh  
 
# Right Click anywhere on the desktop and select refresh  
{{ii}} This method doesn't always work because the game automatically pauses which opens the menu where the mouse already functions.<ref name=f2/>
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{{ii}} This method doesn't always work because the game automatically pauses which opens the menu where the mouse already functions.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam overlay}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam overlay}}
* Open the steam overlay and then close it
 
{{ii}} As the name of this fix points out, this method only works on the [http://store.steampowered.com/app/12110/ Steam] version of the game
 
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete .set file}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete .set file}}
# Alt-Tab out of the game
 
 
# Navigate to the folder containing the game's [[#Game save location|save files]]
 
# Navigate to the folder containing the game's [[#Game save location|save files]]
 
# Locate and delete "gta_vc.set"
 
# Locate and delete "gta_vc.set"
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Download the DINPUT8.DLL-file}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Put [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/59-microsoft-directinput-dinput8dll/ dinput8.dll] in the installation folder|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=115358364 Mouse Fix - Steam Community Guides]</ref>|link=false}}
Follow the instructions of [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=115358364 this guide] on the Steam Community Hub of the game.
 
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete .set file|ref=<ref name=f1/>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete .set file|ref=<ref name=f1/>}}
# Alt-Tab out of the game
 
 
# Navigate to the folder containing the game's [[#Game save location|save files]]
 
# Navigate to the folder containing the game's [[#Game save location|save files]]
 
# Locate and delete "gta_vc.set"
 
# Locate and delete "gta_vc.set"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix|Widescreen UI and FOV fix]]|link=false}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Install the [[#Widescreen UI and FOV fix|Widescreen UI and FOV fix]]|link=false}}
 
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==Other information==
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===Modding===
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====Frequently used plugins====
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* [http://cleo.li/ CLEO] - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Not compatible with the Steam version
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* [http://www.x-squares.com/Download.aspx?id=87 IMG Manager V2.0] - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
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====Featured mods====
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* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/707873-relvc-fixed-idle-animations/ Fixed idle animations]
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* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-reliiivcasi-silentpatch/ SilentPatch] - Fix much of the bug created by the PC porting
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
 
|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
|minCPU  = 800 MHz Intel Pentium III or 800 MHz AMD Athlon or 1.2GHz Intel Celeron or 1.2 GHz AMD Duron processor
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|minCPU  = 800 MHz AMD Athlon or 1.2 GHz AMD Duron
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|minCPU2  = 800 MHz Intel Pentium III or 1.2GHz Intel Celeron  
 
|minmem  = 128 MB
 
|minmem  = 128 MB
 
|minHD    = 915 MB
 
|minHD    = 915 MB
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|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
  
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon XP processor
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|recCPU  = AMD Athlon XP
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|recCPU2  = Intel Pentium IV
 
|recmem  = 256 MB
 
|recmem  = 256 MB
 
|recHD    = 1.5 GB
 
|recHD    = 1.5 GB
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|minmem  = 1 GB
 
|minmem  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.7 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.7 GB
|minGPU  = ATI X1600, NVIDIA 7300GT, Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip, or better
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|minGPU  = ATI X1600
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|minGPU2  = NVIDIA 7300GT
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|minGPU3  = Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
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Developers
Rockstar North
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Japan Capcom
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows May 1, 2003
macOS (OS X) November 12, 2010
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Grand Theft Auto 1997
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Grand Theft Auto III 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit 2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary 2014
Grand Theft Auto V 2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

Key points

Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station[1]
There are many issues and it is very likely to encounter at least one[2][3]
Virtually no support on the Rockstar page of this game[4]

General information

Official game site
GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion
Grand Theft Auto Wiki
GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
GTA Garage Mod Database
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Steam version is currently the easiest method of obtaining the most updated version, but needs to be downgraded in order to be seriously modded.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be converted though
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1]
Save files are NOT cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
If Windows 98 / Windows Me compatibility mode is set saves are stored in %PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files

Video settings

In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

In the graphics settings there's an option that can be toggled on or off. This however basically stretch and unstretch still a 4:3 resolution
Instructions

Windowed

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.

Template:Input settings

Y-axis modifier

This will allow the user to modify the y-axis sensitivity.
Instructions

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
Use Vice City Multiplayer.

Connection types

Issues fixed

Timing-related issues

Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.
If you have

  • Broken cutscenes (When a cut scene starts, the game seems to be frozen.)
  • It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
  • Random crash when changing resolution
  • Cars that reverse extremely slowly and/or stop quickly after releasing the accelerator
  • Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
  • Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
  • Game that runs almost comically quickly[2]
  • Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
  • Textures & models "pop in" too slowly[2]
  • Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
  • In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the a bridge.
  • Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town.

THEN

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Mouse clicks do not register

Moving the mouse has no effect outside of the menus or clicks do not register at all outside (and/or inside) of the menus.[5]
Try the fixes under timing-related issues first.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely

Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe)
The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."
Instructions

Camera locks after a unique jump is performed

The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view.
Instructions

Crosshair inaccuracy

When playing on a higher and wider resolution, the onscreen crosshair is not accurate.
The real aim is slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
The latest steam version[6] places the crosshair in the correct location on the screen.
Instructions
Instructions

Other information

Modding

Frequently used plugins

  • CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Not compatible with the Steam version
  • IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager

Featured mods

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) 800 MHz AMD Athlon or 1.2 GHz AMD Duron
800 MHz Intel Pentium III or 1.2GHz Intel Celeron
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 915 MB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or newer
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or better
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.7 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI X1600
NVIDIA 7300GT
Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References