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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter - cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter - cover.jpg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 1, 1997}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: X-Wing }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000817082731/http://www.lucasarts.com/static/xvt/xvtframes2.htm | ||
|steam appid = 361690 | |steam appid = 361690 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1421404508 |
+ | |hltb = 9144 | ||
+ | |igdb = star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | ||
+ | |lutris = star-warstm-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 244 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | |wikipedia = Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | ||
|winehq = 8156 | |winehq = 8156 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{--}} A joystick or controller is required to run the game. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1421404508|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1421404508|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_vs_tie_fighter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power-campaigns | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 361690 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4082-1 | Steam | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_vs_tie_fighter | DRM-free | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-xwing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power-campaigns | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 361690 | Steam | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | Origin |Includes the Balance of Power expansion. Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows |}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Balance of Power | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1.4, and is available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4903/36940/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
+ | {{++}} This patch is already included in the Balance of Power expansion pack. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/njz3/vJoy vJoy]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Allows to use mouse and keyboard or modern controllers in game. | ||
+ | {{++}} Bypasses joystick requirement to run the game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config.cfg|{{p|game}}\BalanceOfPower\config2.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.plt|{{p|game}}\BalanceOfPower\*.pl2}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = unknown |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Star Wars X-Wing vs TIE Fighter graphical settings.png|Singleplayer graphics settings (multiplayer settings menu is identical but settings are separate)}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Keyboard doesn't allow piloting craft. | |key remap notes = Keyboard doesn't allow piloting craft. | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = always on |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as [[#vJoy|vJoy]]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Controller only usable in-flight. | |full controller notes = Controller only usable in-flight. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Star Wars X-Wing vs TIE Fighter sound settings.png|Sound settings}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = {{key|Alt|Tab}} | + | |mute on focus lost notes = {{key|Alt|Tab}} is not supported |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = limited | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/XWingTIE-tradu.zip Download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). | |lan play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). | + | |online play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial).<br>The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game installer won't run under 64 bit Windows=== | ===Game installer won't run under 64 bit Windows=== | ||
− | + | {{--}} The installer is 16-bit and does not work by default on 64-bit systems. | |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.markusegger.at/Games Markus Egger's installer]; note that each disc and expansion has its own downloads and subpages.|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the installer through [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm WineVDM]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
− | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = true | |software mode = true | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95<br>XP, Vista, 7, 8 (Steam) |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Pentium 90<br>1.8 GHz (Steam) |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = Pentium 100 (LAN/modem play) |
− | |minHD = 3 MB | + | |minRAM = 16 MB<br>1 GB (Steam) |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 3 MB<br>487 MB (Steam) |
− | + | |minGPU = PCI graphics card | |
− | |||
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
|minOGL = | |minOGL = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 7 |
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
− | |minaudio = | + | |minaudio = 16-bit sound card |
|mincont = | |mincont = | ||
|minother = | |minother = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Pentium 133 (Internet play) |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = 79 MB / 180 MB | |recHD = 79 MB / 180 MB | ||
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|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = 9 |
|recSM = | |recSM = | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = |
Latest revision as of 14:45, 2 May 2024
Developers | |
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Totally Games | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 1, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars: X-Wing |
Star Wars: X-Wing | |
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Subseries of Star Wars | |
Star Wars: X-Wing | 1993 |
Star Wars: TIE Fighter | 1994 |
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | 1997 |
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | 1999 |
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and vehicle combat game in the Star Wars: X-Wing series.
General information
- A joystick or controller is required to run the game.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | ||||
GOG.com | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | |||
Origin | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Balance of Power |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1.4, and is available at Patches-Scrolls and soggi.org.
- This patch is already included in the Balance of Power expansion pack.
vJoy
- Allows to use mouse and keyboard or modern controllers in game.
- Bypasses joystick requirement to run the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\BalanceOfPower\config2.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.plt[Note 1] <path-to-game>\BalanceOfPower\*.pl2[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Keyboard doesn't allow piloting craft. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse only usable in menus. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as vJoy. | |
Full controller support | Controller only usable in-flight. | |
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Announcements concerning capital ship status don't appear in mission log. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Alt+Tab ↹ is not supported | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Italian | Retail only | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game installer won't run under 64 bit Windows
- The installer is 16-bit and does not work by default on 64-bit systems.
Use Markus Egger's installer; note that each disc and expansion has its own downloads and subpages. |
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Run the installer through WineVDM |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | |
Glide | ||
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 XP, Vista, 7, 8 (Steam) | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 90 1.8 GHz (Steam) Pentium 100 (LAN/modem play) |
Pentium 133 (Internet play) |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB 1 GB (Steam) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB 487 MB (Steam) |
79 MB / 180 MB |
Video card (GPU) | PCI graphics card DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit sound card |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/361690/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (361690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.