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{{mm}} [http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/ Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site] | {{mm}} [http://www.rockstargames.com/grandtheftauto/ Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/12100 Official manual] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showforum=42 GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion]. | {{mm}} [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showforum=42 GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion]. | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Grand_Theft_Auto_III Grand Theft Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Grand_Theft_Auto_III Grand Theft Wiki] | ||
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===[[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 | ||
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|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = 1.4 | |shader model versions = 1.4 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000 | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000 |
|minCPU = AMD Athlon 500 MHz | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 500 MHz | ||
|minCPU2 = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | |minCPU2 = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | ||
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|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP |
− | |recCPU = AMD Athlon | + | |recCPU = AMD Athlon 1024 MHz |
− | |recCPU2 = Intel Pentium III | + | |recCPU2 = Intel Pentium III 1000 MHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 256 MB |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 64 MB |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 21:01, 5 June 2019
Developers | |
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Rockstar North | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Japan | Capcom |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
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
- SilentPatch is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion.
- Features the ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
- Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics-related issues.
General information
- Rockstar Games's Official site
- Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official manual
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion.
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. Patch 1.1 removes SafeDisc, while keeping basic CD check. See SilentPatch to run without CD. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Many fixes of this patch have been included in SilentPatch, and the v1.1 executable may cause incompatibility with other fixes.
Patch 1.1 fixes several bugs and removes SafeDisc DRM. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
- Although this mod was made for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it also works on Grand Theft Auto III as well.
Installing No Intro mod[3] |
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ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix
- A v1.0 executable is recommended.
- For multi-monitor support, SilentPatch is required.[4]
- Fixes issues such as broken in-game widescreen presentation and HUD/subtitle scaling in higher resolutions.
- Adds adjustable FOV and MSAA support for the non-Steam version. Also works as an ASI loader and a D3D8to9 wrapper.
Installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[5] |
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SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version, and restores censored content removed from the French and German versions.
- Copying the
AUDIO
folder from the "PLAY" disc into<path-to-game>
allows the game to be playable without the CD when using SilentPatch.
Installing SilentPatch[6] |
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SkyGfx
- Requires a D3D8to9 wrapper (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix) and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
- Features the ability to restore the visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console or mobile versions.
Installing SkyGfx[7] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA3 User Files\gta3.set |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration file is encrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA3 User Files\GTA3sf*.b |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/GTA3 User Files/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Portable GTA
- Requires a v1.0 executable and an ASI loader (included in ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix).
- Also works with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and San Andreas.
- Moves the user files folder to
<path-to-game>
, allowing a downgraded game to be fully portable.
Using Portable GTA[8] |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Only 16:9 aspect-ratio is supported as other resolutions are stretched, however, the in-game Widescreen setting causes issues such as stretched HUD, cuts off parts of the image (Vert-), and misaligned aiming. Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix for proper widescreen support.
Windowed
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix, then create a wndmode.ini file in <path-to-game> [9]
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Use D3DWindower[citation needed] |
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Input settings
- The game has two control styles: Standard accommodates keyboard and mouse controls, while Classic is based on the console control styles.
GInput
- Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support with relevant controller prompts.
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions.
- Five controller presets, based on console versions and Grand Theft Auto IV.
Installing GInput |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Made by publisher. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | 1) Retail only. Patch for digital release here. 2) Fan voice-over by «GTA: Правильный перевод». |
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Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
- Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored with a mod
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | Use Liberty Unleashed. | ||
Online play | Use Liberty Unleashed. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Self-hosting | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
iZ3D |
Issues fixed
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 and install SilentPatch with DDraw Component, Thirteen AG's Widescreen Fix, and SkyGfx[10] |
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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>[11]
|
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"Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory" error
Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[12]
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Game freezes at loading
Delete gta3.set[citation needed] |
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Turn the in-game Frame Limiter setting on[citation needed] |
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Vehicles are missing colors
Install Steam Car Colour Fix[citation needed] |
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Wonky physics while walking on sloped surfaces
Turn on the frame limiter[13] |
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Inaccurate aiming
- Using the in-game widescreen setting causes the player's actual aiming sight to be slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
Install ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[citation needed] |
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Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Bad lighting, reflections, shadow mapping
Install SilentPatch[citation needed] |
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Purple Nines gang has vanished
Install SilentPatch[14] |
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Mouse sensitivity resets after restart
Install SilentPatch[15] |
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Low violence gameplay with some keyboard layouts
- Includes ar-EG, de-AT, en-AU, es-ES, fr-CA, qu-PE, se-FI, sr-SP, zh-HK[16]
Install SilentPatch |
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The game asking for the CD, even when all files are copied from the disc or was installed via Steam
Install SilentPatch[17] |
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Install CLEO[18][19][20] |
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Alchemy doesn't restore EAX
Install Alchemy Fix[21] |
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FPS drops on modern hardware
Switch audio hardware to Miles Fast 2D[22] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | For Direct3D 9 support, use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix. |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
OpenRW
OpenRW is an open source game engine that attempts to re-implement the engine used in classic GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas in order to ensure a better compatibility with modern system and playable in the future. It currently supports only GTA 3 and it is currently not finished yet, however you can still play the game with it. Bear in mind that you need to compile it from its source code, instructions and requirements are available
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods.
- Mod Loader - Allows the use of mods without replacing core files from the installation folder. Some script-based files may not work if loaded via Mod Loader.
Featured mods
- GTA III Dark Edition - A total conversion featuring a darker atmosphere to match the tone of the game's setting.
- GTA III Xbox Version HD - Ports many of the high quality Xbox assets and effects to PC version with remastered high-definition textures (requires Project 2DFX; add
PtrNode =
with a value of30000
andEntryInfoNode =
with a value of3200
the under the[GTA3LIMITS]
section inIII.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini
). - Liberty City: The Leftovers Fix - Restores elements from the original PlayStation 2 version such as the 'Under Surveillance' dialogue and missing song from the Double Clef FM radio station. An off-shoot in the form of PS2 Feels III Edition is also available, which ports many assets and features from the PlayStation 2 version to the PC version (requires Mod Loader).
- ParticleEX - Fixes and tweaks particle effects with the ability to use effects from the PlayStation 2, PC, and Xbox versions while retaining their original appearance. Requires an ASI loader.
Modding tools
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
- IMG Factory 1.2 - An alternative .img file manager to the above.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 450 MHz |
AMD Athlon 1024 MHz Intel Pentium III 1000 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100 |
|
Other | This game will NOT run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac) |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 101 - GTAForums
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 31, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 21, 2018
- Installing these fixes on a clean install of the game fixed the game refusing the start.
- ↑ Can't find 640x480 video mode FIX :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto III requires at least 12MB of available video memory - Help please?! :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ GTA III bug - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Southside Hoods - Grand Theft Wiki, the GTA wiki
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 141 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 167 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 148 - GTAForums - last accessed on August 15, 2018
- ↑ pc drm - How to fix "please insert disk into the drive" error with the Steam version of GTA 3? - Arqade - last accessed on August 15, 2018
- ↑ Insert Disk 2 - Help & Support - GTAForums - last accessed on August 15, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on August 15, 2015
- Used CLEO on a clean install of the retail release with the v1.1 patch applied without any other mods and CD check was bypassed
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 22, 2018
- ↑ Random Slowdown - GTA III - GTAForums - last accessed on May 3, 2008