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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Scales well in performance, can be played on Intel HD 4000 at low settings
 
{{++}} Scales well in performance, can be played on Intel HD 4000 at low settings
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{{--}} Has an overabundance of issues, bugs and crashes{{CN}}
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums] for game
  
 
== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
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All [[DLC|downloadable content]] is loaded through the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]] account.
 
All [[DLC|downloadable content]] is loaded through the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]] account.
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==Improvements==
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=== Patch Notes ===
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Patch will be automatically downloaded when starting your game with steam or the rockstar launcher.
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===Command Lines===
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Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Command Lines}}
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1) Create a new text file by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking in an empty area and selecting New>Text Document.
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Rename this text file to commandline.txt.
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2) Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
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3) Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
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4) Move this text file into the base directory of Max Payne 3. This is typically <code>C:\Program Files(x86)\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\</code> for the retail DVD version of the game, or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\</code> for the Steam version.
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* A easier method for Steam users is to right-click on Max Payne 3 in their Steam games library, select Properties, then click the 'Set Launch Options' button and enter the command(s) there, each one separated by a single space.
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5) Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
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'''List of commands'''
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* -adapter - Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
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* -aspectratio - Force aspect ratio [width:height].
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* -availablevidmem - Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
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* -cpucount - Force CPU count if query is not successful.
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* -d3dmt - Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
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* -dx10 - Force DirectX 10 if available.
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* -dx10_1 - Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
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* -dx11 - Force DirectX 11 if available.
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* -dx9 - Force DirectX 9.
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* -frameLimit - Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
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* -fullscreen - Force Fullscreen mode.
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* -fxaa - Force FXAA quality [0..3].
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* -gpucount - Force GPU count if query is not successful.
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* -height - Force vertical resolution.
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* -language english - Force English language.
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* -language french - Force French language.
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* -language italian - Force Italian language.
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* -language german - Force German language.
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* -language spanish - Force Spanish language.
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* -language russian - Force Russian language.
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* -language portuguese - Force Portugese language.
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* -language polish - Force Polish language.
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* -MSAA - Force MSAA [0..5].
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* -MSAAQuality - Force MSAA quality level.
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* -nomouseaccel - Disable mouse acceleration.
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* -outputMonitor - Force specific monitor starting from 0.
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* -reflectionquality - Force reflection quality [0..3].
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* -refreshrate - Force refresh rate.
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* -safemode - Force game to load with safest settings.
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* -shadowquality - Force shadow quality [0..3].
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* -ssao - Force SSAO [0..1].
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* -stereo - Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
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* -tessellation - Force tessellation quality [0..3].
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* -texturefilterquality - Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
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* -texturequality - Force the texture quality [0..2].
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* -useHighQualityShaders - Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
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* -waterquality - Force water quality [0..2].
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* -width - Force horizontal resolution
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* -windowed - Force windowed mode.
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}}
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==Game data==
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Max payne 3 Savegames}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\}}
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}}
  
 
== Video settings ==
 
== Video settings ==
 
[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px]]
 
[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px]]
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{{ii}} Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.
 
{{Video Settings
 
{{Video Settings
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|wsgf_link                  =
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/max-payne-3/en
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =silver
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =gold
 
|widescreen_resolution=true
 
|widescreen_resolution=true
 
|widescreen_resolution_notes=
 
|widescreen_resolution_notes=
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|multimonitor=unknown
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|multimonitor=true
 
|multimonitor_notes=
 
|multimonitor_notes=
 
|anisotropic=true
 
|anisotropic=true
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|vsync=true
 
|vsync=true
 
|vsync_notes=
 
|vsync_notes=
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}}
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==Input settings==
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =true
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =true
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =true
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|controller_support_notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Patch Notes ==
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== Issues And Fixes ==
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Patch will be automatically downloaded when starting your game with steam or the rockstar launcher.
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 here].
  
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v 1.0.0.29 Released June 29, 2012
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=== Game Will Not Launch ===
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*Fix for Unlimited Bullet Time cheat carrying over into other game modes
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The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
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*Fix for inaccessible game modes showing up in the Multiplayer interface
 
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*Various minor bug fixes
 
  
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Past Patch Notes: 6/26/12
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{{Fixbox|1=
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*Multiplayer tuning, including spawn point tweaking, improvements to stability/load times and weapon balancing.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Gam Will Not Launch}}
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*Reduction of Hardcore Playlist requirement from 5,000 to 1,000
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This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9. Fix originally Posted by Kalashnikov222.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
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*Fix for gold textures not unlocking on DLC weapons
 
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*Fix for XP display not incrementing between Rank 49 and Rank 50
 
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*Fix for issue where game could autosave immediately before a death screen
 
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*Fix for Rank 50 trophy not unlocking
 
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*Fix for Unlimited Bullet Time cheat not unlocking
 
  
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PC-Specific Changes
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1) Install game.
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*Improvements to game security
 
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*Various bug/stability fixes
 
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*MSAA white outline fix
 
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*Various multihead improvements
 
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*Text chat added to lobbies by default
 
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*Mouse acceleration setting added to controls menu
 
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*Aspect ratio setting added to the graphics menu
 
  
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2) Update GPU drivers/
  
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3) Restart PC.
  
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6/6/12
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4) Right click game > properties > set launch options.
  
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Compatibility Issues
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5) Type <code>-safemode -windowed</code>
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* Fixed reported issues with needing service packs, compatibility with incorrect OS.
 
  
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Various Crashes
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6) Game settings > set to DirectX 9, with choice of screen resolution and fullscreen.
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* Fixed a range of issues which could have led to crashes on startup and in-game.
 
  
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Audio Crash
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7) Exit game
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* Fixed reported issues of audio dropouts when no audio device was plugged in, or when the headphones/speakers disconnected while in game.
 
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Mouse Sensitivity
 
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* Fixed reported issues of mouse being sluggish, especially in prone and Shootdodge™. Increased top end range of mouse sensitivity, but kept the slider from 1-10, allowing the user more range in their sensitivity setting.
 
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Mouse Acceleration
 
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* Fixed reported issues of mouse acceleration affecting aiming, included commandline option to disable mouse acceleration, -nomouseaccel (In a future update, this will be added as an option in the Mouse Controls menu).
 
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Stretched Image / Wrong Aspect Ratio
 
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* Fixed reported issues of game locked in incorrect aspect ratio, or alt-entering and having incorrect aspect ratio. Added commandline option for locked aspect ratio as commandline option -aspectratio width:height  (i.e. -aspectratio 4:3 / -aspectratio 16:9) In a future update, this will be added as an option in the Graphics menu.
 
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Video Memory Reporting as 0MB
 
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* Fixed reported issues of the video card reporting having 0MB of video memory available.  Users unable to adjust Graphics options because of this (Also helps fix stuttering on some video cards).
 
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We are aware of a few outstanding issues including multiplayer cheaters and hackers. Rest assured this will be dealt with in a forthcoming patch.
 
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== Issues And Fixes ==
 
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 here].
 
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=== Game Will Not Launch ===
 
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The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
 
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This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9. Fix originally Posted by Kalashnikov222.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
 
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# Install game.
 
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# Update GPU drivers/
 
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# Restart PC.
 
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# Right click game > properties > set launch options.
 
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# Type <code>-safemode -windowed</code>
 
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# Game settings > set to DirectX 9, with choice of screen resolution and fullscreen.
 
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# Exit game
 
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# Right click game > properties > set launch options - remove all options.
 
  
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8) Right click game > properties > set launch options - remove all options.
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}}
 
===Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity===
 
===Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity===
 
Even after the patch which includes a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as FPS dependent sensitivities. There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration, however, turning off FXAA, MSAA, and V-Sync may help to make it more tolerable. Negative mouse acceleration will still be there, but turning off these settings will help the overall feel of the mouse movement. This issue is most likely caused by the developers using a software mouse to emulate a joystick, as opposed to raw hardware mouse input.
 
Even after the patch which includes a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as FPS dependent sensitivities. There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration, however, turning off FXAA, MSAA, and V-Sync may help to make it more tolerable. Negative mouse acceleration will still be there, but turning off these settings will help the overall feel of the mouse movement. This issue is most likely caused by the developers using a software mouse to emulate a joystick, as opposed to raw hardware mouse input.
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This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may solve the problem.
 
This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may solve the problem.
  
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If not, attempt the following:
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{{Fixbox|1=
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*Open your Start Menu > Control Panel
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{{Fixbox/fix|Possible StackHash error fix}}
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*Browse to “System Maintenance” > “System”
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If the previous fix didn't fix it, attempt the following:
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*In the left panel, select “Advanced System Settings”.
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*You should now see the System Properties Window, which will have three sections. The top section is labeled “Performance” and has a “Settings” button. Click this button.
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1) Open your Start Menu > Control Panel
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*Select the “Data Execution Prevention” tab.
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*Select the option which reads “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select”
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2) Browse to “System Maintenance” > “System”
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*Use the “Browse” button to navigate to the maxpayne3 executable file and click Open.
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*Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
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3) In the left panel, select “Advanced System Settings”.
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4) You should now see the System Properties Window, which will have three sections. The top section is labeled “Performance” and has a “Settings” button. Click this button.
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5) Select the “Data Execution Prevention” tab.
  
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6) Select the option which reads “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select”
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7) Use the “Browse” button to navigate to the maxpayne3 executable file and click Open.
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8) Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
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}}
 
=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
 
=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
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This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.  
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{{ii}} This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|ERR_OS_VISTA}}
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{{ii}} Follow these steps to stop Windows Vista/7 from forcing Steam into compatibility mode<ref>http://www.edugeek.net/forums/gaming/39417-fix-steam-thinks-its-running-compatibility-mode.html</ref>:
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1) Hit start->run->regedit
  
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Follow these steps to stop Windows Vista/7 from forcing Steam into compatibility mode<ref>http://www.edugeek.net/forums/gaming/39417-fix-steam-thinks-its-running-compatibility-mode.html</ref>:
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2) Go to key: <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
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*Hit start->run->regedit
 
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*Go to key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers
 
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*Look for an entry with your path to steam.exe
 
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*Delete that entry
 
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*If you don't find it there try HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers
 
  
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3) Look for an entry with your path to steam.exe
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4) Delete that entry
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5) If you don't find it there try <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
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}}
 
=== Graphics Settings Not Saving ===
 
=== Graphics Settings Not Saving ===
 
The game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating. One fix is to edit the following file:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref> <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
 
The game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating. One fix is to edit the following file:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref> <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
  
 
=== Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors ===
 
=== Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors ===
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For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server" <ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club </ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub, the issue can be remedied by moving your max payne 3 installation from <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common</code> to <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<your-username></code> and right clicking on <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> and running it as an administrator. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
 
For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server" <ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club </ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub, the issue can be remedied by moving your max payne 3 installation from <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common</code> to <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<your-username></code> and right clicking on <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> and running it as an administrator. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
  
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If this doesn't work, create a shortcut to the Launcher (<code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>), right-click on the shortcut, select Properties and add one of the above lines to the target field. Your target field should look something like this afterwards:
 
If this doesn't work, create a shortcut to the Launcher (<code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>), right-click on the shortcut, select Properties and add one of the above lines to the target field. Your target field should look something like this afterwards:
  
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  "C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English  
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  <code>"C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English</code>
  
 
Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8</ref>
 
Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8</ref>
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=== ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly ===
 
=== ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly ===
 
If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.
 
If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.
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== Other information ==
 
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=== Command Line Paramaters ===
 
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A list of Command Line parameters which can be applied to a shortcut of the game, as well as their effects, can be found [http://segmentnext.com/2012/06/01/max-payne-3-pc-tweaks-errors-crashes-freezes-and-fixes/ here.]
 
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=== Downloadable Content ===
 
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Information regarding DLC for Max Payne 3 can be found [http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/dlc/ here].
 
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=== Graphics & Tweaks ===
 
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Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 17:19, 3 May 2013

Template:Infobox

Max Payne
Max Payne 2001
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 3 2012
Max Payne 1&2 Remake TBA

Key points

Scales well in performance, can be played on Intel HD 4000 at low settings

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
Payneforums for game

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Rockstar has stated the following:[1]

The Steam version of Max Payne 3 supports Steam achievements and buying DLC from in-game via Steam. Certain features normally associated with Steamworks—such as friends, cloud saves, stats, and matchmaking—are fully supported using Rockstar's own Social Club (not Steam or Games for Windows Live) as the platform for all versions. Retail key activation on Steam is not supported.

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

GameShield

All versions of Max Payne 3 utilise a form of DRM known as GameShield, also utilised in L.A. Noire.[2] Rockstar have not disclosed on how many machine activations GameShield will permit, nor information about any other restrictions.[3]

Rockstar Games Social Club

Retail

Does not activate in any online digital distribution stores.

Steam

Max Payne 3 bought through Steam uses Steam achievements.[4]

All downloadable content is loaded through the Rockstar Games Social Club account.

Improvements

Patch Notes

Patch will be automatically downloaded when starting your game with steam or the rockstar launcher.

Command Lines

Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:

Instructions

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Video settings

MaxPayne3graphics.png
Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues And Fixes

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Game Will Not Launch

The game will not launch for many users.[5]

Instructions

Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity

Even after the patch which includes a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as FPS dependent sensitivities. There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration, however, turning off FXAA, MSAA, and V-Sync may help to make it more tolerable. Negative mouse acceleration will still be there, but turning off these settings will help the overall feel of the mouse movement. This issue is most likely caused by the developers using a software mouse to emulate a joystick, as opposed to raw hardware mouse input.

It is also recommended that you find the lowest average fps your card can handle. Once you find a framerate that is comfortable, use a program with frame capping functionality to cap the fps. This will keep the mouse sensitivity more consistent, as the mouse sensitivity can change based on the current framerate.

Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly

This error is usually caused by having an XBOX360 wireless adapter plugged into USB.

Game Doesn't Launch

Before the more recent patches, there was an issue where the default directory names would prevent the game from starting. If the game is updated to the most recent patch and still fails to start, try reinstalling .net and DirectX.

Error Code 1641 on launch

This error is related to .Net 3.5. Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.

Game Crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running maxpayne3.exe as an administrator may solve the problem.

Instructions

ERR_OS_VISTA

This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.
Instructions

Graphics Settings Not Saving

The game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating. One fix is to edit the following file:[6] %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml

Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors

For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server" [7] when trying to activate the game over socialclub, the issue can be remedied by moving your max payne 3 installation from ..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common to ..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<your-username> and right clicking on maxpayne3.exe and running it as an administrator. [8] Once this is done, the game will activate properly.

Requires Service Pack 1

The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.

This can be fixed by finding the maxpayne3.exe file, right clicking and setting the compatibility mode to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".[9]

Running maxpayne3.exe as an administrator may also fix the problem.

Change Language

In the main folder, open the file commandline.txt using Notepad. If the file is not there, create it. Then add one of the following lines to change the language of Max Payne 3:[10] 

-language English
-language French
-language Italian
-language German
-language Spanish
-language Russian
-language Portuguese
-language polish

If this doesn't work, create a shortcut to the Launcher (PlayMaxPayne3.exe), right-click on the shortcut, select Properties and add one of the above lines to the target field. Your target field should look something like this afterwards: 

"C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English

Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.[11]

ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly

If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

References

  1. ↑ http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21386698-information-about-the-steam-version-of-max-payne-3
  2. ↑ http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility
  3. ↑ https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/207657389183352833
  4. ↑ https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/208087148941938688
  5. ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455
  6. ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541
  7. ↑ http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club
  8. ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4
  9. ↑ http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30983903#post30983903
  10. ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751
  11. ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8