Difference between revisions of "Dead Space"

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Dead Space
Dead Space	2008
Dead Space 2	2011
Dead Space 3	2013
Dead Space (2023)	2023

Key points

In-game V-sync (enabled by default) caps frame rate at 30 FPS^[1] and is bugged. Disable it.

Exceeding the threshold of 60 FPS cuts down mouse speed.

Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration.

General information

Dead Space Wiki

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Amazon.com

GOG.com
Green Man Gaming
Origin		DRM: SecuROM
Steam		Automatically unlocks on Origin if Origin is installed

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

controls.rmp (key-binding file) is encrypted

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin		^{[citation needed]}
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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In-game general video settings.

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In-game advanced video settings.

WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.^[2]

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In-game AA, no AF.
In-game AA, 16xAF (driver).
4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).

Game doesn't feature any FPS lock besides the disableable v-sync. However mouse view control breaks when exceeding 60 FPS. It's still possible to manually force extreme sensitivities inside the configuration file by increasing Control.MouseSensitivity value

The best way to avoid control issues is to play the game with a controller or by limiting the game to 60 FPS. See Mouse lag and random sensitivity.

Input settings

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In-game control settings.

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In-game key map settings.

Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.

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Remapping

Hex editing example

Instructions

Audio settings

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In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Russian
Turkish

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision			See Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D

Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Mouse lag and random sensitivity

Mouse view becomes messier the more you exceed 60 FPS.

Instructions

Instructions

Large deadzone

Instructions

Game crashes at launch

Instructions

Instructions

Audio Stutter

This must be done every time you launch the game.

Instructions

Windows mouse cursor visible

If this cursor is visible, it will cause problems on multi-monitor systems.

Disable the Origin In Game overlay. Instructions for doing so is found on Origin.

Spinning camera

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
Shader Model support	3

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP2	Vista
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Intel Pentium IV 2.8 GHz	AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+ Intel Core 2 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1 GB	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	7.5 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support	Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
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 (17470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-2] 1.0 ^1.1 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 (17470) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (17470) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[FPS_cap-1] Some insight into Dead Space control problems - The Tech Report

[3] Dead Space | WSGF

[1]

[Note 1]

[2]

@@ Line 79: / Line 79: @@
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]. Press {{key|*}} on the number pad to activate the fix.
+|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer]. Works with GOG.com version, when selecting '''Origin''' as the game version in Widescreen Fixer.
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
-|borderless windowed        = true
+|borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  =
+|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming Borderless Gaming].
 |anisotropic                = hackable
 |anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 |antialiasing notes         = Available in game, but has a tendency to blur image. Best results are found by disabling it and forcing through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center.
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                = Caps frame rate at 30FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] for 3rd party solutions.
+|vsync notes                = Caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] for 3rd party solutions.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
 |120 fps                    = false
-|120 fps notes              = In-game Vsync caps frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/> The game has problems when running over 60 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+|120 fps notes              = The game has problems when running over 60 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
@@ Line 102: / Line 102: @@
 File:Dead Space AA AF Comparison 3.jpg|4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).
 </gallery>
-===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|AMD only solution|ref=<ref name="RadeonPro">[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=149371948 Running Dead Space on an AMD GPU - Steam community guide]</ref>}}
-# Download and install [http://www.radeonpro.info RadeonPro]
-# Open the program and "Add new profile" (and select the corresponding game executable)
-# Locate the "Tweaks" tab to the right, and set "Vsync control" to Always on
-# In the same tab make sure "Triple Buffering" it's also ticked
-# Right click on the just created profile on the left and press "Apply now"
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} If you have an on-screen FPS counter, you can hide it in the RadeonPro's general settings
-{{ii}} If you have a low-spec PC, you had better set "Vsync control" to Dynamic
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Nvidia only solution|ref=<ref>[http://forums.aegis7.com/9-technical-support/467-how-fix-dead-space-pc-control-problems.html How to fix Dead Space PC control problems - Aegis7 forums]</ref>}}
-# Download and open [http://download.orbmu2k.de/download.php?id=51 Nvidia Inspector]
-# Press on the tools button
-# Search for the game in the search bar and click on it
-# Set "Vertical Sync" to Force On (Adaptive Vsync is recommended)
-# Apply changes
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Vendor agnostic solution|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2671623 Dead Space Control Fix - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
-# Download and extract [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3DOverrider]
-# Open {{file|D3DOverrider.exe}}
-# Create a custom profile for the game
-# Make sure "Force triple buffering" and "Force VSync" are both enabled
-}}
 ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===

Developers

	EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
	Electronic Arts
Release dates
Windows	October 20, 2008