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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://masseffect.bioware.com/me1/ Official game site] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/subindex/102/ Official forums] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_Wiki Mass Effect Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=498 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=498 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | [[File:Mass Effect General.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]] | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|All versions|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Bioware\Mass Effect}} | {{Game Location Table/row|All versions|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Bioware\Mass Effect}} | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| − | [[File:Mass Effect | + | [[File:Mass Effect Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game video settings.]] |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mass-effect | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mass-effect | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| + | [[File:Mass Effect Controls.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general control settings.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Mass Effect Remapping.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]] | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration can't be disabled | |acceleration option notes = Mouse acceleration can't be disabled | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = hackable | |controller support = hackable | ||
|controller support notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | |controller support notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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== Audio settings == | == Audio settings == | ||
| + | [[File:Mass Effect Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume =true | |separate volume =true | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP |
| − | |minproc = Intel | + | |minproc = Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or faster / AMD 2.0 GHz |
| − | |minmem = 1 GB XP/2 GB Vista | + | |minmem = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista) |
|minHD = 12 GB free | |minHD = 12 GB free | ||
|minGPU = ATI X1300 XT or greater/ NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater | |minGPU = ATI X1300 XT or greater/ NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater | ||
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| + | |recOS = Vista | ||
| + | |recproc = Intel 2.6+ GHz or AMD 2.4+ GHz | ||
| + | |recmem = 2 GB | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = ATI X1800 XL series/ NVidia GeForce 7900 GTX or greater | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The following video cards are below minimum system requirements and are not compatible with the game: ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, HD 2400, NVidia GeForce 7300, 7600 GS, 8500 | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 3 November 2013
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| Developers | |
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| BioWare | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 28, 2008 |
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| Mass Effect | |
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| Mass Effect | 2008 |
| Mass Effect 2 | 2010 |
| Mass Effect 3 | 2012 |
| Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 2021 |
General information
- Official game site
- Official forums
- Mass Effect Wiki
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Retail version product keys can be registered on Origin for easier downloading and patching.
DLC
- Pinnacle Station: available as a digital download from Origin or as part of the Mass Effect Trilogy compilation.
- Bring Down the Sky: free from Bring Down the Sky DLC Redemption. This is compatible with all versions, including Steam.
Improvements
Update 1.02 patch
The latest patch is Update 1.02 which fixes various issues. The Steam version is already patched.
Mods
CDAMJC has made a texture pack for an enhanced graphic
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Although game officially supports anisotropic filter, it's limited to 4x and is far from being perfect
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Input settings
Controller support
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Steam
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Intel Integrated Graphics
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Launcher crashes (retail versions)
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Black screen after loading a save
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Therum missing textures
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If this however wouldn't fix the problem. The issue is not to be found anywhere else than on Therum.
People and Objects Become Black
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Garrus's face fix
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IGameExplorer --> Verify Access. Unable to verify access to the game.
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No high resolution option
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Game does not start on Windows 8
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No surround sound
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Issues unresolved
Playing in 4:3 resolutions like 1200x1600 (useful for non-widescreen monitors and projectors) results in some menu screens displaying incorrectly: the left and right hand sides of the screen are clipped (as if "zoomed in" too far), so important information cannot be seen (like journal details and the map legend). Screens affected include: Map, Party Selection, Planet details, and Journal. Currently the only known fix is to use a 16:9 screen resolution when playing, like 1920x1080.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB free | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI X1300 XT or greater/ NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater | ATI X1800 XL series/ NVidia GeForce 7900 GTX or greater |
- The following video cards are below minimum system requirements and are not compatible with the game: ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, HD 2400, NVidia GeForce 7300, 7600 GS, 8500
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)