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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 26, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-ball|68}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-ball|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 35460 | |steam appid = 35460 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659086 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.theballthegame.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 9768 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = ball | ||
|wikipedia = The Ball (video game) | |wikipedia = The Ball (video game) | ||
|winehq = 12495 | |winehq = 12495 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/forumdisplay.php?f=97 Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/forumdisplay.php?f=97 Official forums] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659086|the_ball}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/35460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-ball | unknown | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_ball | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | the_ball | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | the-ball | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-ball | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 35460 | Steam | Comes bundled with exclusive Portal 2 themed | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 35460 | Steam | Comes bundled with exclusive Portal 2 themed content. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The Ball\UDKGame\Config\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The Ball\UDKGame\Config\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\UDKGame\Config\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\The Ball\UDKGame\Config\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Ball Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|The Ball Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ball |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Open the console ({{key|~}}) and enter <code>setres 3840x2160 f</code> |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Open the console ({{key|~}}) and enter <code>fov 90</code> (replace <code>90</code> with the FOV you want). | |fov notes = Open the console ({{key|~}}) and enter <code>fov 90</code> (replace <code>90</code> with the FOV you want). | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change frame rate smoothing|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= |
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>UDKEngine.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Search and change <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> to <code>FALSE</code> '''or''' raise <code>MaxSmoothedFrameRate</code> value. | ||
+ | # Save file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Unreal Engine 3#Smoothed frame rate|Unreal Engine 3 page]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|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= | ||
|button prompts = false | |button prompts = false | ||
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |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 | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = hackable |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Compatible with [[Glossary:Surround sound#X3DAudio|X3DAudio HRTF]] for binaural HRTF mixing. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Not listed on steam. Could be that it is only available through key from Polish dvd release. (Released by CD Projekt) | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Settings and in-game progress not being saved=== | ===Settings and in-game progress not being saved=== | ||
{{ii}} Another solution is to run the game exe file directly | {{ii}} Another solution is to run the game exe file directly | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing the game shortcut|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Right click on the desktop shortcut for the game and select "Properties". | # Right click on the desktop shortcut for the game and select "Properties". | ||
# Remove the <code>-nohomedir</code> console parameter from the shortcut target. | # Remove the <code>-nohomedir</code> console parameter from the shortcut target. | ||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = 3 | + | |shader model versions = 2,3 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP SP2 |
− | |minCPU = 3.0 GHz Single | + | |minCPU = 3.0 GHz Single Core |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 1.5 GB | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 3.0 | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0 compatible | ||
|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 | ||
− | |recCPU = Dual | + | |recCPU = Dual Core |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 12:23, 5 May 2024
Developers | |
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Teotl Studios | |
Publishers | |
Tripwire Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 26, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Comes bundled with exclusive Portal 2 themed content. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Ball\UDKGame\Config\ |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Ball\UDKGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/35460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\UDKGame\Config\[Note 2] |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\The Ball\UDKGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/35460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Open the console (~) and enter setres 3840x2160 f |
||
Field of view (FOV) | Open the console (~) and enter fov 90 (replace 90 with the FOV you want). |
||
Windowed | Can also be toggled by pressing F11. | ||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Change frame rate smoothing[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
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 | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 7.0 | |
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Compatible with X3DAudio HRTF for binaural HRTF mixing. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Not listed on steam. Could be that it is only available through key from Polish dvd release. (Released by CD Projekt) | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
Settings and in-game progress not being saved
- Another solution is to run the game exe file directly
Fixing the game shortcut[citation needed] |
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|
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2,3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | Fonix TTS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 3.0 GHz Single Core | Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (35460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).