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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
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|hltb = 7297 | |hltb = 7297 | ||
|lutris = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | |lutris = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11185 |
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | ||
|winehq = 2605 | |winehq = 2605 | ||
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|release history = | |release history = | ||
− | |current state = | + | |current state = A remastered version of [[Prince of Persia|Prince of Persia (1989)]] can't be unlocked on PC, but can be unlocked on the 6th gen consoles. |
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] |
{{GOG.com links|1207658747|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658747|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | DVD releases have a simple disc check.<br>CD releases have {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | DVD releases have a simple disc check.<br>CD releases have {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic | prince-of-persia-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_the_sands_of_time | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_the_sands_of_time | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 13600 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 13600 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47ce | Uplay | {{store feature|Ubisoft+}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47ce | Uplay | {{store feature|Ubisoft+}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https:// | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, unknown | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204060332/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Prince-of-Persia-SoT/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8045553085a|title=Prince of Persia: SoT - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4366 here. | + | {{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4366 here]. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | * This is a patch which fixes issues with NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GPUs. Download it [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=5322 here]. | |
{{++}} The executable file provided with this patch is totally DRM-free. | {{++}} The executable file provided with this patch is totally DRM-free. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|Bink.int}}, {{file|Intro.int}}, {{file|nvidia.int}}, {{file|poplogo.int}} and {{file|ubisoft.int}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|Bink.int}}, {{file|Intro.int}}, {{file|nvidia.int}}, {{file|poplogo.int}} and {{file|ubisoft.int}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip loading screens=== | ===Skip loading screens=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|POP_IN.int}} and {{file|POP_OUT.int}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|POP_IN.int}} and {{file|POP_OUT.int}}. | ||
− | # Download this [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/raw/master/blank.bik blank | + | # Download this [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/raw/master/blank.bik blank video file] and replace the original {{file|Loading.int}} with it. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = false | |gog galaxy = false | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes may have | + | |120 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes may have audio desynchronization.<br>See [[#Game_engine_runs_fast_.2F_Prince.27s_animations_seem_too_fast|Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use nemesis2000's Widescreen Fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PK3hkfqsCc|title=Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Widescreen HD Test №2 PC - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download Widescreen | + | # Download the Widescreen Fix from [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#popst here] or from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1999-prince-of-persia-sands-of-time-widescreen-fix-by-nemesis2000/ our mirror]. |
− | # Extract {{file|pop.7z}} files to | + | # Extract {{file|pop.7z}} files to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} ''(archive password: pop)''. |
− | # Edit {{file|pop.ini}} to set | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\pop.ini}} to set the desired resolution and FOV multiplier. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
# Run the game directly from DxWnd. | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Supports Mouse4 and Mouse5 buttons | + | |key remap notes = Supports {{key|Mouse4}} and {{key|Mouse5}} buttons. |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option 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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Effects, | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, Music and Voice sliders. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) | + | |eax support notes = EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). |
|royalty free audio = always on | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation. [https://ggames.com.br/topico/7847-download-traducao-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-pt-br/ Download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id= | + | |notes = Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=260634461 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Retail, Steam and Ubisoft connect only. Patch for GOG release [http://www.clandlan.net/foros/topic/61092-traduccion-para-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/ here]. | |notes = Retail, Steam and Ubisoft connect only. Patch for GOG release [http://www.clandlan.net/foros/topic/61092-traduccion-para-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/ here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time] | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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===Alt+Tab not working=== | ===Alt+Tab not working=== | ||
− | {{ii}} After opening the game, pressing {{key|alt|tab}} does not return to the desktop | + | {{ii}} After opening the game, pressing {{key|alt|tab}} does not return to the desktop. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Before entering the game, open a folder or a | + | {{Fixbox|description=Before entering the game, open a folder or a TXT file and then enter the game.}} |
===Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller=== | ===Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Gamepads | + | {{ii}} Gamepads do not work on some systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/0/1729828401691438915/|title=Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} The game also has sensitivity issues with diagonal input for XInput controllers. Running diagonally does not work because the game expects DirectInput values. | ||
{{ii}} XInput Controllers need the below fix to enable both triggers to work simultaneously to use The Power of Haste in the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | {{ii}} XInput Controllers need the below fix to enable both triggers to work simultaneously to use The Power of Haste in the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | ||
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# Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be installed to the game directory. | # Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be installed to the game directory. | ||
# Run the game and rebind triggers in the options. | # Run the game and rebind triggers in the options. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If pressing the Left Stick fully forward makes | + | {{ii}} If pressing the Left Stick fully forward makes the player walk instead of running:<br> - Go to '''Sticks''' tab, then '''Left Stick''' tab and reduce {{key|Saturation}} in 5% increments until rectified. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger to the R key on keyboard|fix= |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only works if the R key is still set to rewind time on the keyboard. | {{ii}} Only works if the R key is still set to rewind time on the keyboard. | ||
{{ii}} Search for community layout "''ttt xbox style''" which is pre-assembled to fix the issue. | {{ii}} Search for community layout "''ttt xbox style''" which is pre-assembled to fix the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Post-processing=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom, blur and distortion|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | * Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] to disable blur shader. | ||
+ | * Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix] to disable low resolution distortion effect and bloom effect. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase pixelated post-processing effects and water resolution|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | * Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] and enable '''Forced Resolution''' with '''Super Sampling''' set to '''Ceilx2''' or '''Ceilx4'''. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} May require original executable, so Steam version could be downgraded with Steamless. | ||
+ | {{ii}} May be incompatible with overlays, like MSI Afterburner/RTSS and ReShade. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} When ''Water effects'' are enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. | {{ii}} When ''Water effects'' are enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Water Effects" in the video settings}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Water Effects" in the video settings}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix]}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix]}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" in the video settings}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" in the video settings}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{folder|{{p|game}}\Hardware.ini}}. |
# Change the following values as noted: | # Change the following values as noted: | ||
#* <code>ForceVSFog=1</code> | #* <code>ForceVSFog=1</code> | ||
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===Missing interface=== | ===Missing interface=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|Hardware.ini}}. |
# Change the following value as noted: | # Change the following value as noted: | ||
#* <code>CanStretchRect=1</code> to <code>CanStretchRect=0</code> | #* <code>CanStretchRect=1</code> to <code>CanStretchRect=0</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
− | Use the following configuration in DxWnd: | + | # Use the following configuration in DxWnd: |
− | + | # Under the '''Compat.''' tab, tick {{code|Set single core process affinity}}. | |
}} | }} | ||
=== Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast === | === Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast === | ||
− | {{ii}} Don't use RTSS | + | {{ii}} Don't use RTSS. In-engine frames (prince) still run fast. |
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}}} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9. | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-25|comment=Tested the vanilla version in-game with Bandicam and it uses DX9.}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|fix= | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
# Download from [https://electricr4nger.wixsite.com/pop-trilogy-tools official site] or [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wiuy0SkRGZiC2F3YjYh001f6fvCe7PkC direct link] or [https://mega.nz/file/ROhyXabb#HyuTYE-XWSAwBXpdkSA3dLmp8ZtU7lXVF99-AGS-dMQ mirror]. | # Download from [https://electricr4nger.wixsite.com/pop-trilogy-tools official site] or [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wiuy0SkRGZiC2F3YjYh001f6fvCe7PkC direct link] or [https://mega.nz/file/ROhyXabb#HyuTYE-XWSAwBXpdkSA3dLmp8ZtU7lXVF99-AGS-dMQ mirror]. | ||
− | # Extract all files to | + | # Extract all files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Sound\}} and run {{file|extract_and_convert_all.bat}}. |
# As soon as it's finished, check the newly created {{folder|!audio}} folder. | # As soon as it's finished, check the newly created {{folder|!audio}} folder. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Notes''' |
{{ii}} For further information, check the {{file|README.txt}} file inside the archive. | {{ii}} For further information, check the {{file|README.txt}} file inside the archive. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/games/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/addons/popsot-remastered-textures-by-vargatomi Remastered Textures]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and unzip the mod into a folder of your choice. | ||
+ | # Run [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]. | ||
+ | # Select {{code|Prince of Persia - SOT}} in the list. | ||
+ | # Scroll down to {{key|Texture swapping}}, and make sure the box is ticked. | ||
+ | # Select one of the proposed paths; '''VOKSI''' is the default selection. | ||
+ | # Copy the contents of the mod into both the {{folder|Dumps}} and {{folder|Replacements}} folders. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/princeofpersiathesandsoftime/mods/8 Prince and Farah Concept Art]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod makes The Prince and Farah's appearance look like in the concept art. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 18:26, 12 May 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remake, see Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake.
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy, Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a singleplayer third-person and bird's-eye view action, adventure and platform game in the Prince of Persia series.
A remastered version of Prince of Persia (1989) can't be unlocked on PC, but can be unlocked on the 6th gen consoles.
General information
- Official franchise Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DVD releases have a simple disc check. CD releases have SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1]. Russian copies use StarForce 3 DRM[Note 2]. |
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Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Ubisoft+ | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [7] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo is available here.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- This is a patch which fixes issues with NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GPUs. Download it here.
- The executable file provided with this patch is totally DRM-free.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[8] |
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Skip loading screens
Delete or rename video files |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Hardware.ini[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13600/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13600/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
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) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | In-engine cutscenes may have audio desynchronization. See Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use nemesis2000's Widescreen Fix (Hor+)[10] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Use DxWnd[11] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Supports Mouse4 and Mouse5 buttons. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers have sensitivity issues. See Issues fixed.[12] | |
Full controller support | Main Menu and Esc Menu only work with mouse and keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | Might require manual mapping by double-clicking bind and pressing desired button. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | [13] | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, Music and Voice sliders. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). | |
Royalty free audio |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | Retail, Steam and Ubisoft Connect only. Patch for the GOG release here. |
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Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. Download. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
Spanish | Retail, Steam and Ubisoft connect only. Patch for GOG release here. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. See here for an alternate profile. |
Issues fixed
Enable Alt+F4
Instructions |
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Alt+Tab not working
- After opening the game, pressing Alt+Tab ↹ does not return to the desktop.
Before entering the game, open a folder or a TXT file and then enter the game. |
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Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller
- Gamepads do not work on some systems.[14]
- The game also has sensitivity issues with diagonal input for XInput controllers. Running diagonally does not work because the game expects DirectInput values.
- XInput Controllers need the below fix to enable both triggers to work simultaneously to use The Power of Haste in the game.[15]
Use XInput Plus[16] |
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Notes
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Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger to the R key on keyboard |
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Notes
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Post-processing
Disable bloom, blur and distortion |
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Increase pixelated post-processing effects and water resolution |
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Water effects not rendering
- When Water effects are enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics.
Disable "Water Effects" in the video settings |
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Use 3D Vision fix |
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Extreme amounts of fog
- Fixed in the GOG.com version.[17]
Use Peixoto's patch |
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Disable "Fog" in the video settings |
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Edit INI file[18] |
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Missing interface
Edit INI file[citation needed] |
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Most of the dialogue has low volume causing it to be inaudible
- Appears to be an issue on modern systems only.
Enable Loudness Equalization |
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Prince stuck in attack motion / Game running too fast
Force CPU affinity to one core[citation needed] |
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Use DxWnd |
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Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast
- Don't use RTSS. In-engine frames (prince) still run fast.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b | [19] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Extract all Voice, SFX & Music files
Instructions |
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Notes
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Remastered Textures
Instructions |
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Mods
Prince and Farah Concept Art
- This mod makes The Prince and Farah's appearance look like in the concept art.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 Matrox Parhelia DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 9500 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.0 compatible |
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX is not supported.
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]
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[3][4][5][6] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 (13600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Prince of Persia: SoT - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon on 2020-07-01
- ↑ Can not progress past the very first area - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Widescreen HD Test №2 PC - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ speedrun.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sands of Time with the xbox360 controller walking, not running - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Genesisbr on 2023-07-27
- ↑ Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Prince of Persia: Sands of Time has been updated! Details inside :D, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon on 2020-07-01
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-25
- Tested the vanilla version in-game with Bandicam and it uses DX9.