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+ | {{disambig|the original release|the remake|[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Prince of Persia The Sands of Time cover.jpg | |cover = Prince of Persia The Sands of Time cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time|84}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
+ | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20051213211649/http://www.princeofpersiagame.com/uk/ww/pop1.php | ||
|steam appid = 13600 | |steam appid = 13600 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658747 | |gogcom id = 1207658747 | ||
|strategywiki = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | |strategywiki = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | ||
− | | | + | |hltb = 7297 |
+ | |lutris = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | ||
+ | |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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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{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| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{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| 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 }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 13600 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 13600 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47ce | Uplay | | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47ce | Uplay | {{store feature|Ubisoft+}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{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]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===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. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # 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}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Skip loading screens=== | ===Skip loading screens=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. |
− | + | # Delete or rename {{file|POP_IN.int}} and {{file|POP_OUT.int}}. | |
− | # Delete or rename {{file| | + | # 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''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This can cause a bug preventing the player from progressing in the first level.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/0/1696045708642685539/|title=Can not progress past the very first area|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = false |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|PopsotGraphics1.jpg|Basic video settings | + | {{Image|PopsotGraphics1.jpg|Basic video settings}} |
− | {{Image|PopsotGraphics2.jpg|Advanced video settings | + | {{Image|PopsotGraphics2.jpg|Advanced video settings}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-sands-time | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-sands-time | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |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=Widescreen | + | {{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 [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#popst | + | # 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 the resolution and FOV multiplier. | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\pop.ini}} to set the desired resolution and FOV multiplier. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Supported exe size: 4 280 320 bytes. | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 4 280 320 bytes. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If HUD appears cut off, disable autohud in {{file|pop.ini}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.speedrun.com/pop_sot/guide/3pvwi|title=speedrun.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | ||
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
− | # Set name to Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time. | + | # Set name to ''Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time''. |
− | # Set path to {{file|{{p|game}}\ | + | # Set path to {{file|{{p|game}}\pop.exe}}. |
# Set launch to {{file|{{p|game}}\PrinceOfPersia.exe}}. | # Set launch to {{file|{{p|game}}\PrinceOfPersia.exe}}. | ||
# Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | # Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | ||
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
− | # Click on | + | # Click on '''DirectX''' tab, set '''DirectX9'''. |
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | + | {{Image|PopsotInput.jpg|Input settings}} | |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ==Input | ||
− | {{Image|PopsotInput.jpg|Input settings | ||
− | {{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 | ||
− | |controller support notes = XInput controllers have sensitivity issues. See [[# | + | |controller support notes = XInput controllers have sensitivity issues. See [[#Controller_input_not_detected._Unable_to_use_Power_of_Haste_when_using_Controller|Issues fixed]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140918174341/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1294600 Sands of Time with the xbox360 controller walking, not running - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Main Menu and Esc Menu only work with mouse and keyboard. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Might require manual mapping by double-clicking bind and pressing desired button. |
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = limited |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Genesisbr|date=2023-07-27|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> |
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|PopsotAudio.jpg|Audio settings | + | {{Image|PopsotAudio.jpg|Audio settings}} |
− | {{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 notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/ here]. | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/ here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/324 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail, Steam and Ubisoft Connect only.<br> Patch for the GOG release [https://mega.nz/file/i2BhDY7C#OPREiaKXoEp4jfZQ-4dwS__1GcZnoYhv-j8JtKcspAQ/ here]. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1648915994 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = [https:// | + | |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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=260634461 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish - Spain |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |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 | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Pop_/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.See [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Prince%20of%20Persia:%20The%20Sands%20of%20Time/ here] for an alternate profile. | + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Pop_/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.<br> See [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Prince%20of%20Persia:%20The%20Sands%20of%20Time/ here] for an alternate profile. |
|vr only = | |vr only = | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === | + | ===Enable Alt+F4=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{Fixbox|fix= |
+ | # Download [https://stefansundin.github.io/superf4/ SuperF4], Install and run it. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F4}} simultaneously to exit the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alt+Tab not working=== | ||
+ | {{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 TXT file and then enter the game.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller=== | ||
+ | {{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> | ||
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/pcgamingwiki_now_has_a_xbox_360xinput_fix_for_prince_of_persia_sands_of_time/post1|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Download and run [[Glossary:Controller#XInput Plus|XInput Plus]]. | ||
+ | # Set '''Target Program''' to {{file|{{p|game}}\pop.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''Sticks''' tab, then the '''Left Stick''' tab and set {{key|Rect Correction}} from {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Go to the '''DirectInput''' tab and check {{key|Enable DirectInput Output}}. | ||
+ | # In the same tab, set '''LT/RT''' to {{code|Button12/13}}. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be installed to the game directory. | ||
+ | # Run the game and rebind triggers in the options. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{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 to the R key on keyboard|fix= |
− | === | + | '''Notes''' |
− | {{ | + | {{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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= | + | {{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'''. | |
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− | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Water effects not rendering=== | ||
+ | {{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=Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix]}} | ||
===Extreme amounts of fog=== | ===Extreme amounts of fog=== | ||
− | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref> | + | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/prince_of_persia_sands_of_time_has_been_updated_details_inside_d/post1|title=Prince of Persia: Sands of Time has been updated! Details inside :D, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" | + | {{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> | ||
#* <code>InvertFogRange=0</code> | #* <code>InvertFogRange=0</code> | ||
# Save the file, then right-click on it and select '''Properties'''. | # Save the file, then right-click on it and select '''Properties'''. | ||
− | # Check '''Read-only | + | # Check '''Read-only''' and click OK. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===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=0</code> | ||
# Save the file, then right-click on it and select '''Properties'''. | # Save the file, then right-click on it and select '''Properties'''. | ||
− | # Check '''Read-only,''' and click OK. | + | # Check '''Read-only''' and click OK. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Most of the dialogue has low volume causing it to be inaudible=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Appears to be an issue on modern systems only. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Loudness Equalization|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
+ | # Type {{code|mmsys.cpl}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # Under the '''Playback''' tab, double-click on {{code|Speakers}}. | ||
+ | # Under the '''Enhancements''' tab, tick {{code|Loudness Equalization}} and click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | # Adjust volume in the game sound settings, if needed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Prince stuck in attack motion / Game running too fast=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|Force CPU affinity]] to one core|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
+ | # 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 === | ||
+ | {{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=Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===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 exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit 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 executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Extract all Voice, SFX & Music files=== | ||
+ | {{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]. | ||
+ | # 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{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== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98SE | + | |minOS = 98SE, ME |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
− | |minDX = 9.0 | + | |minGPU3 = Matrox Parhelia |
+ | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 8.0 compatible | ||
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
− | |recGPU = Nvidia | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 |
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Nvidia GeForce 4 MX is not supported. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|
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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Notes
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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.