Difference between revisions of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Bright Light Halogen}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Bright Light Halogen}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2009|wrapper=Cider}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2009|wrapper=Cider}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince|64}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince|66}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-Person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Harry Potter }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 4313 |
+ | |strategywiki = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | ||
|mobygames = harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince_ | |mobygames = harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince_ | ||
|wikipedia = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) | |wikipedia = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.38.0015}} | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Highest natively supported resolution is 1920x1080. For other resolutions see below. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Highest natively supported resolution is 1920x1080. For other resolutions see below, or Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
|ultrawidescreen notes = See below. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See below. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See below. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See below or Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. No in-game option. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. No in-game option. | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS. | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS. See [[#Frame_rate_.28FPS.29|Frame rate (FPS)]] for 60 FPS. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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3. Then search for the following hex value: '''8035FA8E3C''' | 3. Then search for the following hex value: '''8035FA8E3C''' | ||
− | For 21:9 replace ''' | + | For 21:9 replace '''35FA8E3C''' with '''0752AD3C''' |
− | For 32:9 replace ''' | + | For 32:9 replace '''35FA8E3C''' with '''A3E4EB3C''' |
4. Save the file and start the game. | 4. Save the file and start the game. | ||
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'''For detailed instructions see [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwAPmJ6eU1Y&lc this video.]''' | '''For detailed instructions see [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwAPmJ6eU1Y&lc this video.]''' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=60 FPS|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the '''hp6.exe''' with a hex-editor. | ||
+ | # Search for the following hex value: '''001D9573''' | ||
+ | Replace '''95BA0002''' with '''95BA0001''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 3. Save the file and start the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''For detailed instructions see [https://youtu.be/0nqMTG1MO60?t=328&feature=shared this video.]''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Danish | |language = Danish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Finnish | |language = Finnish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Norwegian | |language = Norwegian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-18|comment=https://wikidobragens.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Harry_Potter_e_o_Pr%C3%ADncipe_Misterioso_(videojogo_de_2009)}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Portuguese | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Swedish | |language = Swedish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===1080p or higher resolution not available in video settings=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Requires ThirteenAG's [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also requires Razorn7's [https://github.com/Razorn7/Harry-Potter-HBP-Resolution-Fix/releases/tag/v0.05 Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix]. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2428-harry-potter-hbp-resolution-fix/ Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix 0.05]. | ||
+ | # Extract <code>harry.mod.ini</code>, <code>harry.mod.asi</code> and <code>dinput8.dll</code> to the same folder where the <code>hp6.exe</code> executable is located. | ||
+ | # Open <code>harry.mod.ini</code> and set the desired resolution. | ||
+ | # Save and close the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crashing at launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Instead of opening DxWnd everytime you want to play, you can set-up a proxy. | ||
+ | # Right-click the game in DxWnd. | ||
+ | # Hover on "Proxy". | ||
+ | # Select "d3d9" and click "Yes". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Crash on the Bridge Zone=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} There is a crash on modern systems at the bridge area to selecting a resolution of 1920x1080,lowering the resolution of the game to 1600x900 solves the problem | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10.5.6 |
|minCPU = | |minCPU = | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = |
Latest revision as of 05:33, 1 March 2024
Developers | |
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EA Bright Light | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
Bright Light Halogen | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 30, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | June 30, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 64 |
IGDB | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Harry Potter |
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
- Multiplayer from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince\HPHBP0\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Highest natively supported resolution is 1920x1080. For other resolutions see below, or Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See below. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See below or Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
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) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. No in-game option. | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS. See Frame rate (FPS) for 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
4K Ultra HD
3840x2160 (4K) |
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8002 → 000F E001 → 7008 3. Save the file and start the game. If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. For detailed instructions and other resolutions see this video. The method above causes graphical glitches (ghosting around objects) in some situations. As an alternative try this method:-
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Ultra-widescreen
21:9 and 32:9 ratio |
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For 21:9 replace 398EE33F with 26B41740 For 32:9 replace 398EE33F with 398E6340 3. Then search for the following hex value: 8035FA8E3C For 21:9 replace 35FA8E3C with 0752AD3C For 32:9 replace 35FA8E3C with A3E4EB3C 4. Save the file and start the game. If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. For detailed instructions see this video. |
Frame rate (FPS)
60 FPS |
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Replace 95BA0002 with 95BA0001 3. Save the file and start the game. If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. For detailed instructions see this video. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | [2] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
1080p or higher resolution not available in video settings
Use Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix |
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Crashing at launch
Use DxWnd |
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Crash on the Bridge Zone
- There is a crash on modern systems at the bridge area to selecting a resolution of 1920x1080,lowering the resolution of the game to 1600x900 solves the problem
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 MX400 ATI Radeon 7500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
References
- ↑ The end of Mac gaming - Ars Technica - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-18