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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Need for Speed High Stakes cover.jpg | |cover = Need for Speed High Stakes cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Canada}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Canada}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Seattle}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 20, 1999}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |lutris = need-for-speed-high-stakes | ||
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: High Stakes | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: High Stakes | ||
+ | |mobygames = 979 | ||
+ | |igdb = need-for-speed-high-stakes | ||
+ | |hltb = 6473 | ||
|wikipedia = Need for Speed: High Stakes | |wikipedia = Need for Speed: High Stakes | ||
|winehq = 2811 | |winehq = 2811 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | '' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''{{Note|While it is known in Japan as '''''Over Drivin' IV''''' (Japanese:{{lang|JP|オーバードライビン IV}}) for the PlayStation version, the Windows version was released in Japan under its original name. Also known as '''''Need for Speed: Road Challenge''''' in Europe, '''''Need for Speed: Brennender Asphalt''''' in Germany and '''''Need for Speed: Conduite en état de liberté''''' in France.}} is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game co-developed by [[Company:EA Canada|EA Canada]] and [[Company:EA Seattle|EA Seattle]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the fourth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series. |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | + | |release history = It was released on June 20, 1999. | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Aston Martin DB7 | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| BMW M Coupe | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| BMW M Roadster | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Ferrari 360 Modena | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Jaguar XJR-15 | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Lister Storm | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} All official add-on cars (and their showcases) were released for free by EA. | ||
+ | {{--}} All official add-ons come as *.exe files and can only be installed if game was installed with original installer and all registry entries are present. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://veg.by/en/projects/nfs4 Need For Speed 4 Modern Patch]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Change resolution and refresh rate under ./drivers/nglide/thrash.ini | |
− | Change resolution and refresh rate under ./drivers/nglide/thrash.ini | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/need-for-speed-4/ SilentPatch]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Use with Modern Patch is strongly recommended, although not mandatory | |
− | |||
− | The Expansion Pack is designed to improve the | + | ===[http://xcx.4fan.cz/setup-for-modern-packs/ SetupMP (Need for Speed: Setup for Modern Packs)]=== |
+ | {{ii}} Easily play at desktop resolution | ||
+ | # Place <code>SetupMP.exe</code> into <code>{{p|game}}\Game\</code> and run <code>SetupMP.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Under the "Thrash Driver" tab, make sure "nGlide" is selected. | ||
+ | # Under the "nGlide" tab, check "Use desktop resolution", and to disable the image stretching, check "Preserve aspect ratio". | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.hsscoring.com/HSGuide Need for Speed: High Stakes Stock Pack (SP) and Expansion Pack (EP)]=== | ||
+ | The Stock Pack is designed to improve the singleplayer experience in High Stakes, patching the game to the final version, fixing various bugs discovered since the game's support period ended and adding compatibility with modern graphics cards. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Expansion Pack is designed to improve the multiplayer experience, with all of the improvements in the Stock Pack as well as adding support for the modern online multiplayer service made for the game and more cars and tracks used on that service on a regular basis. | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/728-need-for-speed-high-stakes-internet-beta-test-patch/ Patch 4.50 (Internet Beta Test Patch)] updates the game to the latest version. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\SaveData}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SaveData}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|NFSHS-videogeneral.png|General video settings}} | {{Image|NFSHS-videogeneral.png|General video settings}} | ||
{{Image|NFSHS-video1.png|Advanced video settings}} | {{Image|NFSHS-video1.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://gitlab.com/fkrull/porsche-graphics-hacks/-/releases Need for Speed High Stakes Widescreen Fix]. Main menus are locked at 640x480. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Triple Buffering only. | |vsync notes = Triple Buffering only. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = 64 | + | |120 fps notes = 64 FPS cap |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Most keys for both players are rebindable, however some ( | + | |key remap notes = Most keys for both players are rebindable, however some (such as Pause and Screenshot) are locked and cannot be rebound. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = The game supports all functionality of DirectInput compatible controllers, however it assumes a Racing Wheel with digital pedals will be used. | |controller support notes = The game supports all functionality of DirectInput compatible controllers, however it assumes a Racing Wheel with digital pedals will be used. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = To enable Force Feedback on an XInput controller (Like the Xbox 360 Controller), see [[Controller#XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games|XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games]]. | |haptic feedback notes = To enable Force Feedback on an XInput controller (Like the Xbox 360 Controller), see [[Controller#XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games|XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games]]. | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Mouse support is limited only to navigating menus. | {{ii}} Mouse support is limited only to navigating menus. | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|NFSHS-audio.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|NFSHS-audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Menu Music, Race Music, Effects, Engine and Speech sliders available. | |separate volume notes = Menu Music, Race Music, Effects, Engine and Speech sliders available. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000510192157/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=26|title=Recommendations for Gamers -- Soundblaster.com |date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation and full dubbing by [https://tsfukraine.wixsite.com/main/nfs-high-stakes TSF], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wwOXNxnpb9ZKiRSydoc46kXgU_3Xwzke/view?usp=sharing download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = Co-op is Hot Pursuit mode only. | |lan play notes = Co-op is Hot Pursuit mode only. | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = 1030 | |tcp = 1030 | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} A Standard installation of the High Stakes Stock Pack fixes | + | {{ii}} A Standard installation of the High Stakes Stock Pack fixes the known bugs in the game. See [[#Essential improvements|above]]. Individual fixes are given below for convenience. |
− | ===1 MB RAM | + | ===1 MB RAM bug (Windows XP and later)=== |
− | When running the game on Windows XP or later, the game gives a | + | When running the game on Windows XP or later, the game gives a 1 MB of RAM error and does not save progress or settings. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install 1 MB Error Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download and start Installation of the [https://www.nfsaddons.com/forums//index.php?topic=1691.0 High Stakes Stock Pack] | |
− | # Download and start Installation of the [ | + | # Ensure '''Mercury / 1Mbyte Error Patch''' is selected on the Choose Components screen. |
− | # Ensure | + | # Finish installation |
− | # Finish | ||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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When running the game on Windows Vista or later, the game refuses to start, giving an Invalid Argument exception. | When running the game on Windows Vista or later, the game refuses to start, giving an Invalid Argument exception. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install NFS:HS Stock Pack|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download and start Installation of the [https://www.nfsaddons.com/forums//index.php?topic=1691.0 High Stakes Stock Pack] | |
− | # Download and start Installation of the [ | + | # Ensure '''EA's 4.50 Patch''', '''Vista, Win7 Tweaks''' and '''NFS HS Starter''' are selected on the Choose Components screen. |
− | # Ensure | + | # Finish installation |
− | # Finish | ||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start game with -PatchRestart switch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Create a (or modify an existing) shortcut to the game executable and add <code>-PatchRestart</code> to the end of the target. | |
− | # Create a (or modify an existing) | + | # Run the game using that shortcut. |
− | # Run the game using that | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start game using PatchNFS.exe|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
Run the game from <code>{{p|game}}\PatchNFS.exe</code>. | Run the game from <code>{{p|game}}\PatchNFS.exe</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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When configuring 3D acceleration using the 3DSetup tool, only Software Renderer appears in the list. | When configuring 3D acceleration using the 3DSetup tool, only Software Renderer appears in the list. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install New 3DSetup|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download and start Installation of the [https://www.nfsaddons.com/forums//index.php?topic=1691.0 High Stakes Stock Pack] | |
− | # Download and start Installation of the [ | + | # Ensure '''New 3D-Setup''' is selected on the Choose Components screen. |
− | # Ensure | ||
# Finish Installation | # Finish Installation | ||
{{ii}} Direct3D should now be in the list of renderers. | {{ii}} Direct3D should now be in the list of renderers. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | {{++}} Direct3D and Glide renderers give equal graphical quality. | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 6 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = DX7 and DX8 through Modern Patch | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = 2, 3 | ||
+ | |glide notes = Glide3 support added in the official patch | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 9x, NT, 2000 | |minOS = 9x, NT, 2000 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 200 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 50 MB | |minHD = 50 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 6.1 | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
− | |minaudio = | + | |minaudio = DirectX 6.1 compatible |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Pentium 266 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recHD = 350 MB | |recHD = 350 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 8 MB | |recVRAM = 8 MB | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recaudio = | + | |recDX = |
+ | |recaudio = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 11:32, 9 February 2024
Developers | |
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EA Canada | |
EA Seattle | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 20, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
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 |
Need For Speed Mobile | 2024 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Need for Speed: High Stakes[Note 1] is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game co-developed by EA Canada and EA Seattle and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth entry in the Need for Speed series.
It was released on June 20, 1999.
Availability
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Aston Martin DB7 | ||
BMW M Coupe | ||
BMW M Roadster | ||
Ferrari 360 Modena | ||
Jaguar XJR-15 | ||
Lister Storm |
- All official add-on cars (and their showcases) were released for free by EA.
- All official add-ons come as *.exe files and can only be installed if game was installed with original installer and all registry entries are present.
Essential improvements
Need For Speed 4 Modern Patch
- Change resolution and refresh rate under ./drivers/nglide/thrash.ini
SilentPatch
- Use with Modern Patch is strongly recommended, although not mandatory
SetupMP (Need for Speed: Setup for Modern Packs)
- Easily play at desktop resolution
- Place
SetupMP.exe
into<path-to-game>\Game\
and runSetupMP.exe
. - Under the "Thrash Driver" tab, make sure "nGlide" is selected.
- Under the "nGlide" tab, check "Use desktop resolution", and to disable the image stretching, check "Preserve aspect ratio".
Need for Speed: High Stakes Stock Pack (SP) and Expansion Pack (EP)
The Stock Pack is designed to improve the singleplayer experience in High Stakes, patching the game to the final version, fixing various bugs discovered since the game's support period ended and adding compatibility with modern graphics cards.
The Expansion Pack is designed to improve the multiplayer experience, with all of the improvements in the Stock Pack as well as adding support for the modern online multiplayer service made for the game and more cars and tracks used on that service on a regular basis.
Patches
Patch 4.50 (Internet Beta Test Patch) updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData[Note 3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Need for Speed High Stakes Widescreen Fix. Main menus are locked at 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | "Narrow" and "Wide" options available in the 'View Angle' setting in the Basic Graphics menu. Widescreen option in the same menu can widen the horizontal FOV further, though narrows the vertical FOV. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering only. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | 64 FPS cap | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Most keys for both players are rebindable, however some (such as Pause and Screenshot) are locked and cannot be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | The game supports all functionality of DirectInput compatible controllers, however it assumes a Racing Wheel with digital pedals will be used. | |
Full controller support | Controllers cannot be used to navigate menus. | |
Controller remapping | Gamepads require their buttons to be rebound to functions manually for the best effect. Controller key bindings overwrite Keyboard ones and are lost if the game is started without a controller connected. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | To enable Force Feedback on an XInput controller (Like the Xbox 360 Controller), see XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- Mouse support is limited only to navigating menus.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Menu Music, Race Music, Effects, Engine and Speech sliders available. | |
Surround sound | Stereo, Mono and DS3D/EAX. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX.[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation and full dubbing by TSF, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus, Co-op Co-op is Hot Pursuit mode only. |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op is Hot Pursuit mode only. |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 1030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- A Standard installation of the High Stakes Stock Pack fixes the known bugs in the game. See above. Individual fixes are given below for convenience.
1 MB RAM bug (Windows XP and later)
When running the game on Windows XP or later, the game gives a 1 MB of RAM error and does not save progress or settings.
Install 1 MB Error Patch[citation needed] |
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Crash on Start Issue (Vista, Later)
When running the game on Windows Vista or later, the game refuses to start, giving an Invalid Argument exception.
Install NFS:HS Stock Pack[citation needed] |
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Start game with -PatchRestart switch[citation needed] |
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Start game using PatchNFS.exe[citation needed] |
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Run the game from |
Direct3D doesn't appear in the 3DSetup tool
When configuring 3D acceleration using the 3DSetup tool, only Software Renderer appears in the list.
Install New 3DSetup[citation needed] |
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Other information
- Direct3D and Glide renderers give equal graphical quality.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | DX7 and DX8 through Modern Patch |
Glide | 2, 3 | Glide3 support added in the official patch |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 9x, NT, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | 350 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 8 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ While it is known in Japan as Over Drivin' IV (Japanese:オーバードライビン IV) for the PlayStation version, the Windows version was released in Japan under its original name. Also known as Need for Speed: Road Challenge in Europe, Need for Speed: Brennender Asphalt in Germany and Need for Speed: Conduite en état de liberté in France.
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Recommendations for Gamers -- Soundblaster.com - last accessed on May 2023