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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Grand Prix 3 Cover.png | |cover = Grand Prix 3 Cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Simergy|Season 2000}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro Interactive}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 28, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 28, 2000}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|grand-prix-3|87}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Grand Prix }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 4053 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |igdb = grand-prix-3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2266 | ||
|wikipedia = Grand Prix 3 | |wikipedia = Grand Prix 3 | ||
+ | |winehq = 4760 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Season 2000 | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Season 2000 | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | <!-- DO NOT GIVE A LINK TO THE NO-CD PATCH. IT WILL GET REMOVED! --> | ||
+ | The latest patch available is [http://www.simracingworld.com/files/download/2-gp3-patch/ Patch v1.13]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Note that a No-CD patch may be required to fix a potential [[#"Cannot locate the CD-ROM" error after patching the game|"Cannot locate the CD-ROM" error]]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} |
+ | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = false |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 25.6 fps |
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 General Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 Advanced Controls.png|In-game advanced control settings.}} |
+ | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Grand Prix 3 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D, EAX<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.spaziogames.it/recensioni_videogiochi/console_multi_piattaforma/385/grand-prix-3-2000-season.aspx|title=Grand Prix 3 2000 Season Review - SpazioGames.it|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [https://web.archive.org/web/20010410004501/http://www.brasoft.com.br/grandprix3/index.htm Brasoft release.] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
− | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = Hot seat |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = {{cn|date=August 2015}} |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 22 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
− | |matchmaking = | + | |
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ==="Cannot locate the CD-ROM" error after patching the game=== | ||
+ | <!-- DO NOT GIVE A LINK TO THE NO-CD PATCH. IT WILL GET REMOVED! --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | After patching the game to the latest official version (v1.13), the game cannot detect the disc, even if it's in the drive. The only "solution" is to use a No-CD patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Due to the legality of the patch, PCGamingWiki cannot directly link to any downloads of it. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes at the end of graphics calibration=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game always asks for graphics calibration on game startup=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Black screen on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|Gp3.exe}} file: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 2))</code>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Running game on modern 64bit Windows OS=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2 v2.52|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and setup [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2] version 2.52 | ||
+ | # Once the initial game installation is done, unzip dgvoodoo_2.52 and copy {{code|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} from main folder, then {{code|D3D8.dll}}, {{code|D3DImm.dll}} , and {{code|DDraw.dll}} files from the {{code|MS/x86}} subfolder into GP3's installation folder | ||
+ | # Run {{code|dgvoodoo.exe}}, configure General tab to have Full Screen with Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio | ||
+ | # On DirectX tab, set dgvoodoo virtual 3D card, 512mb, 1280x1024 resolution, Application Controlled State, and Fast Memory Access. Apply. | ||
+ | # Right-click {{code|GP3.exe}}, go to Compatibility tab, set compatibility to Windows XP SP3. Apply. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = true | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 330 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 2 MB |
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 7 |
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Revision as of 12:49, 31 March 2024
Developers | |
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MicroProse | |
Season 2000 | Simergy |
Publishers | |
Hasbro Interactive | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 28, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Simulation |
Vehicles | Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Grand Prix |
Grand Prix | |
---|---|
Formula One Grand Prix | 1992 |
Grand Prix 2 | 1996 |
Grand Prix 3 | 2000 |
Grand Prix 4 | 2002 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Grand Prix 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing and simulation game in the Grand Prix series.
General information
- GrandPrixGames.com Grand Prix 3 forums section
Availability
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Season 2000 |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch available is Patch v1.13.
Note that a No-CD patch may be required to fix a potential "Cannot locate the CD-ROM" error.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 25.6 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D, EAX[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Brasoft release. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 4 | Versus [citation needed] |
||
Online play | 22 | Versus The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
"Cannot locate the CD-ROM" error after patching the game
After patching the game to the latest official version (v1.13), the game cannot detect the disc, even if it's in the drive. The only "solution" is to use a No-CD patch.
Due to the legality of the patch, PCGamingWiki cannot directly link to any downloads of it.
Game crashes at the end of graphics calibration
Game always asks for graphics calibration on game startup
Issues fixed
Black screen on startup
Enable the following compatibility settings for the Gp3.exe file: Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 2))
|
---|
Running game on modern 64bit Windows OS
Use dgVoodoo 2 v2.52 |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 330 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Grand Prix 3 2000 Season Review - SpazioGames.it - last accessed on May 2023