Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Delete or rename <code>movies</code> folder. | # Delete or rename <code>movies</code> folder. | ||
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===[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-reliiivcasi-silentpatch/ SilentPatch]=== | ===[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-reliiivcasi-silentpatch/ SilentPatch]=== | ||
{{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version | {{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=How to install|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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Extract <code>SilentPatchVC.asi</code> to {{P|game}} and map folders to <code>{{P|game}}\data\maps</code>. | Extract <code>SilentPatchVC.asi</code> to {{P|game}} and map folders to <code>{{P|game}}\data\maps</code>. | ||
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{{++}} Restores haptic feedback from console versions | {{++}} Restores haptic feedback from console versions | ||
{{ii}} Choice between Xbox and DualShock button prompts | {{ii}} Choice between Xbox and DualShock button prompts | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Unpack [http://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-iiivcsaasi-ginput/ patch] in {{p|game}}\}} |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{--}} Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image ({{term|Vert-}}), it does also [[#Crosshair inaccuracy|misalign aiming]]. | {{--}} Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image ({{term|Vert-}}), it does also [[#Crosshair inaccuracy|misalign aiming]]. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=''Accurate'' widescreen implementation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtavc ThirteenAG's fix]. | # Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gtavc ThirteenAG's fix]. | ||
# Extract <code>GTAVC.WidescreenFix</code> folder contents in {{p|game}}. | # Extract <code>GTAVC.WidescreenFix</code> folder contents in {{p|game}}. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=ThirteenAG's Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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# Download the [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI loader] | # Download the [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI loader] | ||
# Download the mod [http://gtaforums.com/topic/865138-windowed-mode/ here] | # Download the mod [http://gtaforums.com/topic/865138-windowed-mode/ here] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=gta-vc-window|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} Incompatible with the Steam version of the game. Steam users are required to downgrade. | {{ii}} Incompatible with the Steam version of the game. Steam users are required to downgrade. | ||
# Download [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=23196 gta-vc-window] and extract it into the installation folder | # Download [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=23196 gta-vc-window] and extract it into the installation folder | ||
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{{ii}} Newer versions of Windows might display taskbar on top of the game window. Check [http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/54842-taskbar-always-top-disable-enable.html this] for workaround | {{ii}} Newer versions of Windows might display taskbar on top of the game window. Check [http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/54842-taskbar-always-top-disable-enable.html this] for workaround | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Third party software|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} It has been reported that [http://www.3danalyzersoftware.com/ 3D Analyzer] and many other types of software can force windowed mode.{{CN|date=August 2016}} | {{ii}} It has been reported that [http://www.3danalyzersoftware.com/ 3D Analyzer] and many other types of software can force windowed mode.{{CN|date=August 2016}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Y-axis sensitivity modifier=== | ===Y-axis sensitivity modifier=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Independently adjust Y-axis speed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-NFBISXpfbGc3a1U/edit Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix. | # [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-NFBISXpfbGc3a1U/edit Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix. | ||
# Extract the contents of archive to a continent location. | # Extract the contents of archive to a continent location. | ||
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<big><big>'''''THEN'''''</big></big> | <big><big>'''''THEN'''''</big></big> | ||
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{{--}} Game is limited to 30FPS. | {{--}} Game is limited to 30FPS. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game refuses to start=== | ===Game refuses to start=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix Data Execution Prevention setting|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only) | Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only) | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}\}} |
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===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/12110/discussions/0/613937942864512392/#c613937942870813434 cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} |
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===Game cannot find enough available video memory=== | ===Game cannot find enough available video memory=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in and put it in {{p|game}}\}} |
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===Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely=== | ===Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely=== | ||
{{ii}} Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe) | {{ii}} Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe) | ||
{{ii}} The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close." | {{ii}} The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close." | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete [[#Game data|gta_vc.set]]|ref=<ref name=f1/>}} |
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===Game crashes after loading save=== | ===Game crashes after loading save=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure save file and game build [[#Game data|match]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} |
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===Game crashes randomly with "Unhandled exception"=== | ===Game crashes randomly with "Unhandled exception"=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Option 1: Edit properties of gta-vc.exe|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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* In the Properties of '''gta-vc.exe''' change Compatibility mode to '''Windows 98/Me'''. | * In the Properties of '''gta-vc.exe''' change Compatibility mode to '''Windows 98/Me'''. | ||
* Set the Privilege Level to '''Run this program as an administrator'''. | * Set the Privilege Level to '''Run this program as an administrator'''. | ||
* In the Steam command line options, add '''-CPUCount:1'''. | * In the Steam command line options, add '''-CPUCount:1'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Option 2: Use '''testapp.exe''' as game executable|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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# Go to {{P|game}}. | # Go to {{P|game}}. | ||
# Rename or move the original '''gta-vc.exe'''. | # Rename or move the original '''gta-vc.exe'''. | ||
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===Mouse clicks do not register=== | ===Mouse clicks do not register=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} |
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===Missing text in menus=== | ===Missing text in menus=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} |
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===Camera locks after a unique jump is performed=== | ===Camera locks after a unique jump is performed=== | ||
{{ii}} The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view. | {{ii}} The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alt-Tab Workaround|ref=<ref name=f1/>|fix= |
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# Alt + Tab out of the game. | # Alt + Tab out of the game. | ||
# Click on Vice City on your task bar. | # Click on Vice City on your task bar. | ||
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===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing=== | ===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} |
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===Crosshair inaccuracy=== | ===Crosshair inaccuracy=== | ||
{{--}} Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs. | {{--}} Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution fix]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} |
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===Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PS2 version=== | ===Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PS2 version=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [http://gtaforums.com/topic/817075-ped-speech-patch-gta-vc/ Ped Speech Patch]|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}}} |
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===The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives=== | ===The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
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===Alchemy doesn't restore EAX=== | ===Alchemy doesn't restore EAX=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=27928 Alchemy Fix]|ref={{CN|date=September 2016}}}} |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 23 November 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Rockstar North | |
| Publishers | |
| Rockstar Games | |
| Japan | Capcom |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 1, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station[1]
- There are many issues and it is very likely to encounter at least one.[2][3] SilentPatch is imperative.
- Widescreen resolutions can be used, but to an extremely poor extent
- Frame rates other than 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues
General information
- Official game site
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Discussion
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- GTA Garage Mod Database
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM disc check | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Steam | |
Steam version needs to be downgraded in order to be seriously modded. | |
Version differences
- Some radio songs have been removed for new Steam buyers; Steam version purchases made before December 2012 still include these songs.[4]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Rename/delete movies folder[citation needed] |
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SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version
| How to install[citation needed] |
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Extract |
GInput
- Adds full XInput controller support
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions
- Choice between Xbox and DualShock button prompts
| Unpack patch in <path-to-game>\ |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted
Save game data location
- Steam edition uses an altered saves format than the retail one. They can be converted though
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12110/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save files are NOT cross-compatible between Windows and OS X
- If using Windows 98 / Windows ME compatibility mode save files are stored in
%PUBLIC%\Documents\GTA Vice City User Files\
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game video settings.
Widescreen resolution
- In-game wide screen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio, though only for 16:9 resolutions. Otherwise picture is stretched.
- Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image (Vert-), it does also misalign aiming.
| Accurate widescreen implementation[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
| ThirteenAG's Windowed Mode[citation needed] |
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Shortcuts
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| gta-vc-window[citation needed] |
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Notes
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| Third party software[citation needed] |
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Input settings
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
Y-axis sensitivity modifier
| Independently adjust Y-axis speed[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Official translation, Download | |||
| Slovak | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Ukrainian |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | ||
| Online play | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |
| Self-hosting | Use Vice City Multiplayer. | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iZ3D | ||||
Issues fixed
Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.
If you have
- Broken cutscenes (when a cut scene starts, the game seems frozen[6])
- It is noticeable upon starting a new game, when a black screen appears with the writing "Marco's Bistro, Liberty City, 1986".
- Random crash when changing resolution
- Cars that reverse extremely slowly and/or stop quickly after releasing the accelerator
- Inhuman difficulties while performing boat missions (such as "Stunt Boat Challenge")
- Boats that accelerate and move slower than they should be (like cars issue above)
- Game that runs almost comically quickly[2]
- Pedestrians seem to be "running" and cars move on and off screen extremely fast.
- Textures & models "pop in" too slowly[2]
- Certain models such as bridges or stairs take a few seconds to "pop in" even if the character is standing near to or next to the model.
- In the mission "The Driver", a character may fall through the a bridge.
- Vice City with almost no cars or pedestrians on the streets and seems a ghost-town.
THEN
| Turn on in-game frame limiter[citation needed] |
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Game refuses to start
| Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only) |
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>\
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Cannot find 640x480 video mode error
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[7]
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Game cannot find enough available video memory
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in and put it in <path-to-game>\
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Game crashes after intro movie or fails to start entirely
- Nothing occurs, other than a possible quick flicker, when attempting to run the game (gta-vc.exe)
- The game starts, however it crashes directly after the intro move with the error "gta-vc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."
| Delete gta_vc.set[2] |
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Game crashes after loading save
| Make sure save file and game build match[citation needed] |
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Game crashes randomly with "Unhandled exception"
| Option 1: Edit properties of gta-vc.exe[citation needed] |
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| Option 2: Use testapp.exe as game executable[citation needed] |
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Mouse clicks do not register
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Camera locks after a unique jump is performed
- The camera locks in slow-motion and does not release the view.
| Alt-Tab Workaround[2] |
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Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Crosshair inaccuracy
- Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
| Install the Widescreen resolution fix[citation needed] |
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Player and pedestrians dialogue is very rare compared to PS2 version
| Install the Ped Speech Patch[citation needed] |
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The game will ask for CD if installed on A: or B: drives
| Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Alchemy doesn't restore EAX
| Install Alchemy Fix[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | |
| Shader Model support | 1.4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Version 2.0.0.0 is compatible with the Steam version
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
Featured mods
- GTA Vice City - Updated SCM - Fixes/Restores/Improves mission-specific stuff.
- GTA:FPS - Play the game in first person.
- Fixed idle animations
- Map Fixes & Improvements
- Vice Cry 1.8 - Major graphics overhaul for the game.
- Spaceeinstein's All In One Mod v3.2 - Adds new features, new optional mods, fixes the gameplay and restores some beta features.
- Vice City - The Leftovers Fix - This reinstates missing or changed artifacts from the PlayStation 2 version of the game.
Total conversions
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City - Total Conversion of GTA III to Vice City
- Grand Theft Auto: Stories - Port both Vice City Stories and Libery City Stories to PC
- GTA: State of Liberty - Attempt to port every GTA III era game map to VC
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 800 MHz AMD Duron 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP Intel Pentium IV |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 915 MB | 1.55 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100 |
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Custom Radio Stations in GTA Games
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Vice City on Windows Vista & Windows 7"
- ↑ "Bug List with Solutions (PC, PS2 & Xbox)"
- ↑ Vice City now back on Steam | RockstarNexus
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 125 - GTAForums
- ↑ [REL]Multi-sampling FIX - GTA Forums
- ↑ cant find 640x480 video mode :: Steam Community Discussions