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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Street racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} The continue button has been permanently broken after the online servers were taken down,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Need-for-Speed-Pro-Street-Continue-Button-stop-working/td-p/1167956|title=Solved: Need for Speed Pro Street Continue Button stop working - Answer HQ|date=2016-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-09-25|comment=The game's input freezes randomly after finishing races.}}</ref> rendering the game almost unplayable | + | {{--}} The continue button has been permanently broken after the online servers were taken down,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Need-for-Speed-Pro-Street-Continue-Button-stop-working/td-p/1167956|title=Solved: Need for Speed Pro Street Continue Button stop working - Answer HQ|date=2016-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-09-25|comment=The game's input freezes randomly after finishing races.}}</ref> rendering the game almost unplayable without a fix. See [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]]. |
{{--}} [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45036 VOGONS • View topic - Need For Speed ProStreet 30FPS screencap, can it be removed?]</ref> To remove the cap, see [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]]. | {{--}} [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45036 VOGONS • View topic - Need For Speed ProStreet 30FPS screencap, can it be removed?]</ref> To remove the cap, see [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]]. | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Latest patch can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2045-need-for-speed-prostreet-patches/ here]. Download the | + | {{ii}} Latest patch can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2045-need-for-speed-prostreet-patches/ here]. Download the correct version. Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSPSExOpts/releases NFSPS Extra Options] - Script mod which improves | + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSPSExOpts/releases NFSPS Extra Options] - Script mod which improves the gaming experience in many ways |
{{ii}} [https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSPSHDReflections/releases NFSPS HD Reflections] - Change resolution of reflections<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn0i8_aT_dI NFSPS HD Reflections - YouTube]</ref> | {{ii}} [https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSPSHDReflections/releases NFSPS HD Reflections] - Change resolution of reflections<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn0i8_aT_dI NFSPS HD Reflections - YouTube]</ref> | ||
{{ii}} [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-pro-street/9/files/view/17238/ Dodge Challenger Concept], [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-pro-street/9/files/view/16668/ Gallardo Superleggera] and [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-pro-street/9/files/view/14120/ Audi R8] fixes. | {{ii}} [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-pro-street/9/files/view/17238/ Dodge Challenger Concept], [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-pro-street/9/files/view/16668/ Gallardo Superleggera] and [https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-pro-street/9/files/view/14120/ Audi R8] fixes. | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Sample rate not specified. | |anisotropic notes = Sample rate not specified. | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
|antialiasing notes = Available options vary between graphics cards. Only up to 4x is reliably available. | |antialiasing notes = Available options vary between graphics cards. Only up to 4x is reliably available. | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
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− | |lan play notes = Added in [ | + | |lan play notes = Added in [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]].<ref name="LAN">[http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/NFS/ps/Readme.txt EA presents Need for Speed™ ProStreet README]</ref> |
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = For dedicated install [ | + | |self-hosting notes = For dedicated install [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] and use <code>Online\Launcher.exe</code>.<ref name="LAN"/> |
|direct ip = unknown | |direct ip = unknown | ||
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Revision as of 11:26, 3 September 2021
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Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 13, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
IGDB | 61 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Europe, North America |
Series | Need for Speed |
⤏ Go to series page | |
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 |
Key points
- The continue button has been permanently broken after the online servers were taken down,[1][2] rendering the game almost unplayable without a fix. See NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.
- Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.[3] To remove the cap, see NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.
Availability
- No longer available to buy digitally on Origin directly however can still be bought as an Origin Key at BestBuy here
- DLC was not released for PC, but it can be accessed with NFSPS Extra Options.
Essential improvements
NFS Pro Street Generic Fix
- Fixes the continue button freeze and other causes of crashes[4]
- Uncaps FPS in patch 1.1 version
- Adds automatic resolution detection and windowed mode
- Requires Patch 1.1
Patches
- Latest patch can be found here. Download the correct version. Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.[3]
Skip intro videos
Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix[citation needed] |
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Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Mods
- NFSPS Extra Options - Script mod which improves the gaming experience in many ways
- NFSPS HD Reflections - Change resolution of reflections[5]
- Dodge Challenger Concept, Gallardo Superleggera and Audi R8 fixes.
Game data
- NFS Pro Street Generic Fix can optionally save all registry settings to an .ini file as well as store user files in a specified folder
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed ProStreet\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS ProStreet\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Up to 1920x1200 only. Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix for automatic resolution detection and proper HUD scaling. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Racer_S's fix, 5040x1050 only[6] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Sample rate not specified. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Available options vary between graphics cards. Only up to 4x is reliably available. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.[3] Origin version is not affected. Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix to remove the cap. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Disable motion blur
Disable motion blur[7] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Most in-race functions can be remapped. Menu mappings are unchangeable. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used in-game | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Same range of remappable functions as for Keyboard. | |
Controller sensitivity | Supports sensitive triggers and analog sticks on Xbox 360 gamepads. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | They can be remapped so it's not needed. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix. | |
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Xbox button prompts | Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Supports DirectInput-compatible controllers. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | For XInput controllers see XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound Effect, Relative Engine, Speech, Menu Music and Race Music sliders available. | |
Surround sound | "Surround" (Most likely 5.1 Channel) and Stereo options available. | |
Subtitles | Files exist for subtitles in Cutscenes, but cannot be toggled on or off. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Thai |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only.[8] | |||
LAN play | 8 | Added in Patch 1.1.[9] | ||
Online play | 8 | The online mode was shut down before 2013.[10] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | For dedicated install Patch 1.1 and use Online\Launcher.exe .[9] |
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Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[11] |
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Modify deadzones[12] |
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Brake light only activates during ABS
Brake light fix[7] |
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Random crashes on Nvidia GPU
Rename the game's executable[citation needed] |
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Activation error in Origin version
Create folder[13][14] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Anti-cheat | PunkBuster |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista (With latest service pack) | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz (XP) 3.0 GHz (Vista, 7) | 2.8 GHz (XP) 3.0 GHz (Vista, 7) |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista, 7) |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.1 GB (Retail) 16 GB (Download) | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible |
- Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not supported.
- Nvidia GeForce MX series are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ Solved: Need for Speed Pro Street Continue Button stop working - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2016-09-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-09-25
- The game's input freezes randomly after finishing races.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 VOGONS • View topic - Need For Speed ProStreet 30FPS screencap, can it be removed?
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-07-11
- All the crashes/freezes I had are gone.
- ↑ NFSPS HD Reflections - YouTube
- ↑ https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=17865
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 [NFSPS] Brake Light & Motion Blur - YouTube
- ↑ Need for speed pro street?
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 EA presents Need for Speed™ ProStreet README
- ↑ EA Online Services Shutdown: Pre 2013
- ↑ Issue #419 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack
- ↑ NFSMods - Input Deadzones for Controllers
- ↑ Solved: Need for Speed: ProStreet - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2016-9-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-9-16
- Holdover from EADM days.