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|lutris = prince-of-persia-warrior-within | |lutris = prince-of-persia-warrior-within | ||
|strategywiki = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | |strategywiki = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | ||
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|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | ||
|winehq = 4718 | |winehq = 4718 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] | |
− | {{mm}} [https:// | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659082|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659082|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | The "''Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy''" re-release has a simple disc check.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}.<br>All other releases use {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | The "''Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy''" re-release has a simple disc check.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}.<br>All other releases use {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic | prince-of-persia-warrior-within | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-warrior-withintm | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-warrior-withintm | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_warrior_within | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_warrior_within | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 13500 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 13500 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffda7a3be1633568b4e08 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}| | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 575ffda7a3be1633568b4e08 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}| | 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/20120714024234/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Prince-of-Persia-WW/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80455530859|title=Prince of Persia: WW - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{++}} There are two demos available: [https://archive.org/details/PrinceOfPersiaWarriorWithinDemo version 1] and [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=7028 version 2]. | {{++}} There are two demos available: [https://archive.org/details/PrinceOfPersiaWarriorWithinDemo version 1] and [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=7028 version 2]. | ||
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# Copy all files from the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | # Copy all files from the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
# Edit {{file|pop2.ini}} to add your resolution or change FOV if you want. | # Edit {{file|pop2.ini}} to add your resolution or change FOV if you want. | ||
+ | #Add this command: <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8.dll=n,b" %command%</code> to launch options in Steam or a DLL override for {{file|dinput8.dll}} if using Lutris/Bottles/WINE on linux. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} For controller users, copy everything except for the replacement executable. | {{ii}} For controller users, copy everything except for the replacement executable. | ||
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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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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/0/487876568242758529/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13500/discussions/0/487876568242758529/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open {{file|POPDATA.BF}} with a text editor such as [https://notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad ++]. | + | # Open {{file|POPDATA.BF}} with a text editor such as [https://notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++]. |
− | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and find the line <code> Input event names</code>. | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and find the line <code>Input event names</code>. |
− | # Under it go to <code>Gamepads</code> then change the buttons to what you want. | + | # Under it, go to <code>Gamepads</code> then change the buttons to what you want. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Make sure | + | {{ii}} Make sure not to increase or decrease the file size to prevent crashes. |
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1115-prince-of-persia-warrior-within-button-prompts/ Xbox 360 and DualShock 4] replacement files can be used (only for ''Warrior Within''). | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1115-prince-of-persia-warrior-within-button-prompts/ Xbox 360 and DualShock 4] replacement files can be used (only for ''Warrior Within''). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Press {{key|Win|R}}, type {{code|regedit}} and click '''OK'''. | # Press {{key|Win|R}}, type {{code|regedit}} and click '''OK'''. | ||
# Go to: | # Go to: | ||
− | #* For x86, {{code|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia Warrior Within\1.00.999}} | + | #* For x86, {{code|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia Warrior Within\1.00.999}}. |
− | #* For x64, {{code|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia Warrior Within\1.00.999}} | + | #* For x64, {{code|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia Warrior Within\1.00.999}}. |
# Change {{code|Product_Path}} and {{code|Profiles_Path}} with your own game location. | # Change {{code|Product_Path}} and {{code|Profiles_Path}} with your own game location. | ||
# Finally, run the game. | # Finally, run the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use launcher skip|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use launcher skip|fix= | ||
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# Download the ZIP file from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2689-launcher-skip-work-around-for-prince-of-persia-ww-and-ttt-windows-only/ here] and copy both BAT files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | # Download the ZIP file from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2689-launcher-skip-work-around-for-prince-of-persia-ww-and-ttt-windows-only/ here] and copy both BAT files into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
# In '''Steam/GOG Galaxy''', add the following command to the game launch options: {{code|pop2launcherskip.bat %command%}}. | # In '''Steam/GOG Galaxy''', add the following command to the game launch options: {{code|pop2launcherskip.bat %command%}}. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Launcher v2|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Launcher v2|fix= | ||
− | + | '''Non-Steam:''' | |
− | # Download [https://github.com/alex47exe/Prince-of-Persia- | + | # Download [https://github.com/alex47exe/Prince-of-Persia-WW_WidescreenLauncher_v2/releases/tag/v1.4.7 this] and extract its contents to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Run {{file|_Prince Of Persia | + | # Run {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.exe}} as administrator. |
− | + | ||
− | #Download | + | '''Steam (Windows):''' |
− | # | + | # Download [https://github.com/alex47exe/Prince-of-Persia-WW_WidescreenLauncher_v2/releases/tag/v1.4.7 this] and extract all files except {{file|POP2.EXE}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # | + | # Rename the following files: |
− | # | + | #* {{file|PrinceOfPersia.exe}} to {{code|PrinceOfPersiaSteam.exe}}. |
− | + | #* {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.exe}} to {{code|PrinceOfPersia.exe}}. | |
− | + | #* {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.ini}} to {{code|PrinceOfPersia.ini}}. | |
+ | # Open {{file|PrinceOfPersia.ini}} with any text editor, and edit the following line: | ||
+ | #* <code>exe_run = PrinceOfPersia.exe</code> to <code>exe_run = PrinceOfPersiaSteam.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Run the game from Steam. If the {{key|PLAY}} button is still greyed out, then click on {{key|QUIT}} and the game should start. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Steam (Linux):''' | ||
+ | * Same procedure for Windows. If using the Unofficial Patch, add the following command in the launch options: <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8.dll=n,b" %command%</code> | ||
+ | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} It is recommended to be used in combination with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/ | + | {{ii}} It is recommended to be used in combination with the [https://www.nexusmods.com/princeofpersiawarriorwithin/mods/10 Unofficial Patch]. |
− | If | + | {{ii}} If combined with the Unofficial Patch, extract only {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.exe}} and {{file|_Prince Of Persia Warrior Within.ini}} from the 7z file. |
+ | {{ii}} This fix automatically applies the widescreen fix. | ||
+ | {{--}} There is a bug that restarts the game after exiting the menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
===Enable Alt+F4=== | ===Enable Alt+F4=== | ||
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===Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game=== | ===Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This usually happens in the Garden level and to users of High | + | {{ii}} This usually happens in the Garden level and to users of High Frame Rate and Variable Sync Displays that turn off V-Sync. |
{{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}}}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz}} |
Revision as of 18:29, 12 May 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 80 |
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, Hack and slash, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy, Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is a singleplayer third-person and bird's-eye view action, adventure, hack and slash and platform game in the Prince of Persia series.
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 | The "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy" re-release has a simple disc check. Russian copies use StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1]. All other releases use SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 2]. |
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Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with 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).
- There are two demos available: version 1 and version 2.
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
Unofficial Patch
- Fixes many problems with camera and mouse input, adds proper 16:9 support, 100 FPS cap to help with physics and de-sync problems in cutscenes.
- Odd camera sensitivity for controller users (see below).
Instructions |
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Notes
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Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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Skip loading screens
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13500/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\GameProfiles\POPWWPROFILES[Note 3] %PROGRAMDATA%\POPWWPROFILES\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13500/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 and 120+ FPS | Playing at 60 FPS desyncs cutscenes lipsync and audio. See Cutscenes are de-synchronised. Cutscenes and parkour might behave unexpectedly if the frame rate is above 60 FPS. See Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[8] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Use DxWnd[9] |
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Notes
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Post-processing
Disable post-processing effects[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Forced Negative mouse acceleration and deadzones. Use Unofficial Patch to fix it. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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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 | ||
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Button prompts | See Button prompts. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Button prompts
- Works for the entire trilogy.
Instructions[10] |
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[11] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). Reverb is not audible, requires boosting with DSOAL. |
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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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Japanese | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail version only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital release here. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Muted dialogue with Kaileena in the hourglass room
- Voices become inaudible during dialogue with Kaileena; this will force players to enable subtitles in the game options. There is no fix so far.
Issues fixed
FMVs played without audio
Use WW Audio Fix |
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Launcher not working
Registry edit method #1 |
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Registry edit method #2 |
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Run pop2.exe from the game directory while the launcher is open
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Notes
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Use launcher skip |
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Notes
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Use Widescreen Launcher v2 |
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Non-Steam:
Steam (Windows):
Steam (Linux):
Notes
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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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The game fails to start
- Error: "The game cannot be launched. The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect."
Run PrinceOfPersia.exe as administrator
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Cutscenes are de-synchronised
- Running the game at 60 FPS or above causes cutscenes to speed up while audio lags behind.
Cap the frame rate below 60 FPS[12] |
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Notes
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Falling off Ropes during Wallruns in certain sections of the game
- This usually happens in the Garden level and to users of High Frame Rate and Variable Sync Displays that turn off V-Sync.
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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Crashes during cutscene after the first boss fight
- In the middle of the cutscene, the game crashes to desktop.
Enable compatibility mode in the properties of PrinceOfPersia.exe , and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) .[13]
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Unable to use Sand Powers besides Rewind/Recall when playing with a Controller
- This is a limitation of XInput Controllers when playing older DirectInput games. LT and RT are bound to the Z-Axis and do not register when held simultaneously.
If the controller supports multiple modes, switch from XInput to DirectInput and rebind buttons in the game options.[14] |
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Use bumpers instead |
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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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Use XInput Plus[15] |
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Notes
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Controller not working
Set the compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
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If only profile selection works, you need to set the controls again. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Extract all Voice, SFX & Music files
Instructions |
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Notes
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Mods
Upscaled Videos and Artwork
- Upscales videos and artworks to 1080p.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | 3.5 GB 2.2 GB (Steam) |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 7500 Intel 915G DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9500 |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[5] 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.[6]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 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 (13500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Prince of Persia: WW - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Widescreen HD Test №3 PC - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ speedrun.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Reonu on June 12, 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- I happen to have a multiple modes controller, works as it should with no further tweaking necessary
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22