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{{Series|Max Payne}}
 
{{Series|Max Payne}}
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} Game requires [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation, and uses restrictive [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref>
 
{{--}} Game requires [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation, and uses restrictive [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{ii}} [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 TweakGuides fixes guide].
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{{ii}} [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 TweakGuides fixes guide]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series.
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series.
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums]
  
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== Availability ==
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==Availability==
 
[[File:Max Payne 3 Rockstar Social Club.jpg|right|thumb|290px|Steam and Rockstar Social Club online key verification on launch.]]
 
[[File:Max Payne 3 Rockstar Social Club.jpg|right|thumb|290px|Steam and Rockstar Social Club online key verification on launch.]]
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
 
|steam_cloud            =false
 
|steam_cloud            =false
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{{ii}} Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.
 
{{ii}} Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.
  
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== Video settings ==
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==Video settings==
 
[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px|Advanced graphics settings.]]
 
[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px|Advanced graphics settings.]]
 
[[File:Max_Payne_3_16_10.jpg|right|thumb|290px|16:10 black bars.]]
 
[[File:Max_Payne_3_16_10.jpg|right|thumb|290px|16:10 black bars.]]
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{{++}} Changes field of view from ~70 to ~90.
 
{{++}} Changes field of view from ~70 to ~90.
 
{{--}} Causes distortion of everything including icons, HUD, movies.
 
{{--}} Causes distortion of everything including icons, HUD, movies.
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#Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code> using Notepad.
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# Edit <code>%USERPROFILE%\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code> using Notepad.
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#Adding line or change value to <code><AspectRatio>5:2</AspectRatio></code>
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# Adding line or change value to <code><AspectRatio>5:2</AspectRatio></code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input Settings
 
{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =true
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|key_remap                  = true
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|key_remap_notes            =  
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|acceleration_option        =true
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|acceleration_option        = true
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|acceleration_option_notes  =  
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|controller_support        =true
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|controller_support        = true
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|controller_support_notes  =
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|controller_support_notes  =
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}}
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==Audio settings==
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{{Audio settings
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|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume notes    =
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|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Issues fixed ==
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==Issues fixed==
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=== Game will not launch ===
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===Game will not launch===
 
{{ii}} The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
 
{{ii}} The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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=== Error code 1641 on launch ===
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===Error code 1641 on launch===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart}}
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* Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
 
* Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error ===
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===Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error===
 
{{ii}} This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7.
 
{{ii}} This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
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===ERR_OS_VISTA===
 
{{ii}} This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.  
 
{{ii}} This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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=== Graphics settings not saving ===
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===Graphics settings not saving===
 
{{ii}} Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.  
 
{{ii}} Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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=== Steam version product key activation error ===
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===Steam version product key activation error===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Move installation directory}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Move installation directory}}
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}}
 
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=== Requires Service Pack 1 ===
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===Requires Service Pack 1===
 
{{ii}} The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
 
{{ii}} The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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=== Asus software ===
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===Asus software===
 
{{ii}} Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
 
{{ii}} Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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=== Language ===
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===Language===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
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#Create a shortcut to the launcher <code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>
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# Create a shortcut to the launcher <code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>
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#Right-click on the shortcut, select Properties.
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# Right-click on the shortcut, select Properties.
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#Add one of the above lines to the target field, e.g.:
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# Add one of the above lines to the target field, e.g.:
 
<code>"C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English"</code>
 
<code>"C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English"</code>
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit commandline.txt|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>}}
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#Right-click on Max Payne 3 in Steam library.
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# Right-click on Max Payne 3 in Steam library.
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#Select Properties > set launch options.
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# Select Properties > Set Launch Options.
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#Add one of the above command lines.
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# Add one of the above command lines.
 
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS = Windows XP/Vista
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|recOS = Windows XP/Vista/7
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|minOS   = XP/Vista
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|minproc = Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHz
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|minproc = Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHz
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|recproc = Intel Dual Core 3GHz or AMD Dual Core 3 GHz
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|minmem   = 2 GB  
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|minmem = 2 GB
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|minHD   = 35 GB
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|recmem = 3 GB
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|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or
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|minHD = 35 GB
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|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 3400 with
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|minGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or
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|minVRAM = 512 MB
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|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 3400 with
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|minVRAM = 512 MB
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|recOS    = XP/Vista/7
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|recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 450 or
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|recproc  = Intel Dual Core 3 GHz or AMD Dual Core 3 GHz
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 4870 with
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|recmem  = 3 GB
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|recVRAM = 1 GB
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|recGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce 450 or
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|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 4870 with
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|recVRAM = 1 GB
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
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[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:OS X]]
 
[[Category:OS X]]
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[[Category:Windows]]
 

Revision as of 00:29, 9 October 2013

Max Payne 3
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Developers
Rockstar Vancouver
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Engines
RAGE
Release dates
Windows June 1, 2012
macOS (OS X) June 20, 2013
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Max Payne 3 on Wikipedia
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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.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Max Payne
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Max Payne 3 2012
Max Payne 1&2 Remake TBA

Key points

Game requires Rockstar Social Club for activation, and uses restrictive GameShield DRM.[1]

General information

TweakGuides fixes guide
Steam Users' Forums for game series.
Steam Community Discussions
Payneforums

Availability

Steam and Rockstar Social Club online key verification on launch.

Template:Availability Table

All versions require Rockstar Social Club for activation and online features.
All versions use GameShield DRM.[2] Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[3]

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.

Video settings

Advanced graphics settings.
16:10 black bars.

Template:Video settings

Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

Game will not launch

The game will not launch for many users.[4]
Instructions

Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity

Even after the patch which introduced a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as framerate dependent sensitivities.
There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration.
Instructions

Game goes to pause menu randomly

This error is usually caused by having an Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter plugged into USB.

Instructions

Error code 1641 on launch

Instructions

Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7.
Instructions
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

Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
Instructions

Steam version product key activation error

Instructions

Requires Service Pack 1

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

Asus software

Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
Instructions

Other information

Command lines

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

Instructions

List of commands

Language

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP/Vista XP/Vista/7
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or
AMD Radeon HD 3400 with
512 MB of VRAM 		NVIDIA GeForce 450 or
AMD Radeon HD 4870 with
1 GB of VRAM

References