Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed"
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{{mm}} [http://nfs.wikia.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Wiki Need for Speed Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://nfs.wikia.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Wiki Need for Speed Wiki] | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Need-Speed-Porsche-Unleashed-Pc/dp/B00004DITL Amazon] | {{ID|Retail}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Need-Speed-Porsche-Unleashed-Pc/dp/B00004DITL Amazon.com] | {{ID|Retail}} | }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === Fan Patch === | + | ===Fan Patch=== |
* [http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/porscheunleashed/17483.aspx Fan Patch] is essential to play the game on new systems. It also adds few new cars and enhances graphics. | * [http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/porscheunleashed/17483.aspx Fan Patch] is essential to play the game on new systems. It also adds few new cars and enhances graphics. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Video settings == | + | ==Video settings== |
[[File:Need for speed porsche unleashed video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]] | [[File:Need for speed porsche unleashed video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]] | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = unknown | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
| + | |high frame rate notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = unknown | ||
| + | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Wide screen option in menu doesn't provide support for wide screen resolutions. Instead it rendered black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. | {{ii}} Wide screen option in menu doesn't provide support for wide screen resolutions. Instead it rendered black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. | ||
| − | == Input settings == | + | ==Input settings== |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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{{ii}} Mouse support is limited only to navigating menus. | {{ii}} Mouse support is limited only to navigating menus. | ||
| − | == Audio settings == | + | ==Audio settings== |
[[File:Need for speed porsche unleashed - audio settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]] | [[File:Need for speed porsche unleashed - audio settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]] | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume =true | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound =unknown | + | |surround sound = unknown |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles =true | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions =false | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost =true | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues fixed == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
| − | === (Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu === | + | ===(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Remove save files}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove save files}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Crash when loading a map === | + | ===Crash when loading a map=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Copy files from CD and install Fan Patch}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy files from CD and install Fan Patch}} | ||
| − | # Go to a root | + | # Go to a root folder of your CD. |
# Copy folders '''FEData''' and '''GameData''' from your CD to a folder where you've installed a game overwriting all files: <pre>default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</pre> | # Copy folders '''FEData''' and '''GameData''' from your CD to a folder where you've installed a game overwriting all files: <pre>default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</pre> | ||
# Install [http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/porscheunleashed/17483.aspx fan patch]. | # Install [http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/porscheunleashed/17483.aspx fan patch]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Missing file: mrbupd.dll === | + | ===Missing file: mrbupd.dll=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Copy mrbupd.dll from your CD}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy mrbupd.dll from your CD}} | ||
| − | # Go to a root | + | # Go to a root folder of your CD. |
| − | # Copy <code>mrbupd.dll</code> to your install | + | # Copy <code>mrbupd.dll</code> to your install folder (default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</code>). |
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Unable to open file install.txt === | + | ===Unable to open file install.txt=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Copy install.txt from your CD}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy install.txt from your CD}} | ||
| − | # Go to a root | + | # Go to a root folder of your CD. |
| − | # Copy <code>install.txt</code> to your install | + | # Copy <code>install.txt</code> to your install folder (default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</code>). |
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Random crashes === | + | ===Random crashes=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Add EmulateHeap}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Add EmulateHeap}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === Normandy Crash === | + | ===Normandy Crash=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off Lens flare}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off Lens flare}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues unresolved == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
| − | === Slow-down when using a controller === | + | ===Slow-down when using a controller=== |
* When using a controller, frame-rate may drop significantly in main-menu. | * When using a controller, frame-rate may drop significantly in main-menu. | ||
| − | === Crashes when racing in Normandy === | + | ===Crashes when racing in Normandy=== |
* The game often crashes when racing in Normandy. | * The game often crashes when racing in Normandy. | ||
| − | == System requirements == | + | ==System requirements== |
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minCPU = Pentium MMX 200 MHz | |minCPU = Pentium MMX 200 MHz | ||
|minmem = 32 MB | |minmem = 32 MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Direct3D compatible | + | |minGPU = Direct3D compatible |
| + | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minHD = 150 MB | |minHD = 150 MB | ||
|recOS = 95, 98 | |recOS = 95, 98 | ||
|recCPU = Pentium 300MHz | |recCPU = Pentium 300MHz | ||
| − | |recmem = | + | |recmem = 64 MB |
| − | |recHD = Direct3D compatible | + | |recHD = 625 MB |
| − | | | + | |recGPU = Direct3D compatible |
| + | |recVRAM = 8 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 09:11, 6 February 2014
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Canada | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 28, 2000 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| The Need for Speed | 1994 |
| Need for Speed II | 1997 |
| Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
| Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
| Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
| Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
| Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
| Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
| Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
| Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
| Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
| Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
| Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
| Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
| Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
| Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
| Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
| Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
| Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
Key points
- The game is unplayable without patches on new systems. See Fan Patch.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Fan Patch
- Fan Patch is essential to play the game on new systems. It also adds few new cars and enhances graphics.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
- Main menu is always rendered at 640x480.
- Wide screen option in menu doesn't provide support for wide screen resolutions. Instead it rendered black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Input settings
- To enable Force Feedback on XInput controller, see XInput force feedback vibration in DirectInput games.
- Mouse support is limited only to navigating menus.
Audio settings
Issues fixed
| Instructions |
|---|
Crash when loading a map
| Instructions |
|---|
Missing file: mrbupd.dll
| Instructions |
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Unable to open file install.txt
| Instructions |
|---|
Random crashes
| Instructions |
|---|
Normandy Crash
| Instructions |
|---|
Issues unresolved
Slow-down when using a controller
- When using a controller, frame-rate may drop significantly in main-menu.
Crashes when racing in Normandy
- The game often crashes when racing in Normandy.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 95, 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium MMX 200 MHz | Pentium 300MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | 625 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 4 MB of VRAM | Direct3D compatible 8 MB of VRAM |