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+ | {{--}} Low FPS on modern versions of Windows, see "[[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]" | ||
{{--}} Missing achievements, online leaderboards, and lacks a 16:9 option compared to the Xbox Live version. | {{--}} Missing achievements, online leaderboards, and lacks a 16:9 option compared to the Xbox Live version. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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+ | ===Low FPS on modern versions of Windows=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Improves performance | ||
+ | {{ii}} DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8 and later | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectDraw wrapper|ref=<ref>DirectDraw Wrapper: https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat</ref><ref>Bejeweled Series Patches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9NyA-qD7Ds&feature=youtu.be</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the '''experimental''' version of the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DirectDrawCompat] wrapper | ||
+ | # Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the game's installation folder {{p|game}} | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, a normal DirectX wrapper can be used for the same effect. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alternative workaround for low FPS=== | ||
+ | There are three ways of fixing the problem: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Use the DirectDraw/DirectX wrapper method mentioned above previously. | ||
* Disable hardware acceleration if fullscreen is on. | * Disable hardware acceleration if fullscreen is on. | ||
* Play the game in a window. Hardware acceleration works fine while the game is windowed. | * Play the game in a window. Hardware acceleration works fine while the game is windowed. | ||
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− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
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|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true |
Revision as of 10:20, 15 January 2020
Developers | |
---|---|
PopCap Games | |
Engines | |
PopCap Games Framework | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 5, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | November 15, 2004 |
Bejeweled | |
---|---|
Bejeweled | 2001 |
Bejeweled 2 | 2004 |
Bejeweled Twist | 2008 |
Bejeweled 3 | 2010 |
Bejeweled LIVE | 2013 |
Key points
- Low FPS on modern versions of Windows, see "Issues fixed"
- Missing achievements, online leaderboards, and lacks a 16:9 option compared to the Xbox Live version.
General information
- Official website (archived)
- Bejeweled 2 on the Bejeweled Wikia
- Answers HQ
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Steam | Bejeweled 2 Deluxe |
- Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is the full version of the game
- Browser version is also available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\Steam\Bejeweled2\users[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Low FPS on modern versions of Windows
- Improves performance
- DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8 and later
Use a DirectDraw wrapper[1][2] |
---|
Notes
|
Alternative workaround for low FPS
There are three ways of fixing the problem:
- Use the DirectDraw/DirectX wrapper method mentioned above previously.
- Disable hardware acceleration if fullscreen is on.
- Play the game in a window. Hardware acceleration works fine while the game is windowed.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL | 1.3 | OS X only. |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | BASS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.3 |
Processor (CPU) | G4 | G5 or Intel Core Duo |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB |
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 (3300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ DirectDraw Wrapper: https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat
- ↑ Bejeweled Series Patches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9NyA-qD7Ds&feature=youtu.be