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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Bejeweled 3 - cover.png
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|cover        = Bejeweled 3 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|PopCap Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|PopCap Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 7, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 7, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 7, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 7, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bejeweled-3|82}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bejeweled-3|78}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Tile matching }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Bejeweled }}
 +
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/bejeweled/bejeweled-3
 
|steam appid  = 78000
 
|steam appid  = 78000
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|hltb        = 1001
 +
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = bejeweled-3
 
|wikipedia    = Bejeweled 3
 
|wikipedia    = Bejeweled 3
 
|winehq      = 12644
 
|winehq      = 12644
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Bejeweled}}
+
 
 +
'''Key points
 +
{{--}} Video card detection error on modern hardware configurations. See [[#Issues fixed|"Issues fixed"]]
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20130331021118/http://www.popcap.com/games/bejeweled/home Official website] (archived)
+
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bejeweled/ct-p/Bejeweled Answers HQ]
−
{{mm}} [http://bejeweled.wikia.com/wiki/Bejeweled_3 Bejeweled 3] on the Bejeweled Wikia
 
−
{{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bejeweled/ct-p/Bejeweled Answers HQ]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/78000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/78000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008NBRXVM | Origin | | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail || DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Origin | bejeweled/bejeweled-3 | Origin | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Origin | bejeweled/bejeweled-3 | Origin | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 78000 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 78000 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008NBRXVM | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216102346/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\SteamPopCap\Bejeweled3}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\PopCap\Bejeweled3}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\SteamPopCap\Bejeweled3}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PopCap Games\Bejeweled3\users\|{{p|localappdata}}\Steam\Bejeweled3\users\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PopCap Games\Bejeweled3\users\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|localappdata}}\Steam\Bejeweled3\users\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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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
−
|origin               = true
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   = true
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Bejeweled 3 - settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Bejeweled 3 - settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bejeweled-3/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bejeweled-3/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = n/a
 
|surround sound          = n/a
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = false
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|subtitles                = limited
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = The welcome voice upon entering the main menu is not subtitled. All other voices during gameplay (like "Good", "Awesome", etc) are accompanied with on-screen text.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Chinese version only. Contains exclusive Time Bomb game modes. This version can only be run in 4:3 aspect ratio, even if the game is in full screen mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://bejeweled.fandom.com/wiki/Bejeweled_3_(Chinese_re-release)|title=Bejeweled 3 (Chinese re-release) from Bejeweled Wiki|date=2022-03-25}}</ref>
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Japanese version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Origin / EA app.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===3D Acceleration Not Supported error on modern versions of Windows===
 +
{{++}} Fixes 3D acceleration, improves performance and allows support for higher resolutions.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the Bejeweled 3 patch|ref=<ref>Bejeweled Patches - Steam Community: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1838074798</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the Bejeweled 3 patch [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1741-bejeweled-series-patches/ '''here''']
 +
# Open the <code>.zip</code> file and open the <code>bejeweled-3</code> folder.
 +
# Extract the relevant folder of the edition (Steam, Origin, PopCap) of the game to {{p|game}}.
 +
# Copy the <code>Bejeweled3-nosig+vmem+vcard.exe</code> and <code>compat.cfg</code> to {{p|game}}.
 +
# Rename the <code>.exe</code> file to <code>Bejeweled3.exe</code>.
 +
# Run the game and enable 3D acceleration. Change the resolution as desired.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} If 3D acceleration ''still'' refuses to be enabled, run the included <code>Test3D-clean.reg</code> file.
 +
{{ii}} The original .exe for Bejeweled 3 is included as a backup if something breaks.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use WineD3D|fix=
 +
# Download the latest version of WineD3D [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag '''here''']
 +
# Open the <code>.zip</code> file and extract <code>d3d9.dll</code> and <code>wined3d.dll</code> to {{p|game}}
 +
# Start the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    = 7
 
|directdraw versions    = 7
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        = Unknown
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|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl notes          = OS X only.
 
|opengl notes          = OS X only.
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes= OS X only.
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes       = Steam version is not 64-bit. Possibly available in Origin version.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = XP SP2, Vista, 7
 
|minOS    = XP SP2, Vista, 7
−
|minCPU  = 1.2+ GHz
+
|minCPU  = 1.2 GHz
−
|minRAM  = 1+ GB
+
|minRAM  = 1 GB
−
|minHD    = 320+ MB
+
|minHD    = 320 MB
−
|minVRAM  = 128+ MB
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|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
−
|minDX    = 9.0c or higher
+
|minDX    = 9.0c
−
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c or higher sound
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|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recVRAM  = 256+ MB
+
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
−
|recDX    = 9.0c or higher
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|recDX    =  
  
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
−
|minOS    = Leopard 10.5.8, Leopard 10.5.8, or later
+
|minOS    = 10.5.8, 10.6.3
−
|minCPU  = Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or better
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|minCPU  = Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz
−
|minRAM  = 1+ GB
+
|minRAM  = 1 GB
−
|minHD    = 320+ MB
+
|minHD    = 320 MB
−
|minVRAM  = 128+ MB
+
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
  
−
|recVRAM  = 256+ MB
+
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 22:27, 23 March 2023

Bejeweled 3
Bejeweled 3 cover
Developers
PopCap Games
Release dates
Windows December 7, 2010
macOS (OS X) December 7, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 82
IGDB 78
Taxonomy
Genres Tile matching
Series Bejeweled
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Bejeweled 3 on HowLongToBeat
Bejeweled 3 on IGDB
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Bejeweled 3 on MobyGames
Bejeweled 3 on Wikipedia
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Bejeweled
Bejeweled 2001
Bejeweled 2 2004
Bejeweled Twist 2008
Bejeweled 3 2010
Bejeweled LIVE 2013

Key points

Video card detection error on modern hardware configurations. See "Issues fixed"

General information

Answers HQ
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Origin
Origin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Can be played without Steam running.[1]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [2]
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\PopCap\Bejeweled3
Steam HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\SteamPopCap\Bejeweled3
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/78000/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\PopCap Games\Bejeweled3\users\
Steam %LOCALAPPDATA%\Steam\Bejeweled3\users\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/78000/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Choice of internal resolution: 800x600, 1024x768, or 1920x1200. Output is stretched for aspect ratios other than 16:10 and 4:3.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 Maximum resolution is 1920x1200.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 100 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Uses system's cursor.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
The welcome voice upon entering the main menu is not subtitled. All other voices during gameplay (like "Good", "Awesome", etc) are accompanied with on-screen text.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Chinese version only. Contains exclusive Time Bomb game modes. This version can only be run in 4:3 aspect ratio, even if the game is in full screen mode.[3]
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Japanese version only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Origin / EA app.
Spanish

Issues fixed

3D Acceleration Not Supported error on modern versions of Windows

Fixes 3D acceleration, improves performance and allows support for higher resolutions.
Install the Bejeweled 3 patch[4]
  1. Download the Bejeweled 3 patch here
  2. Open the .zip file and open the bejeweled-3 folder.
  3. Extract the relevant folder of the edition (Steam, Origin, PopCap) of the game to <path-to-game>.
  4. Copy the Bejeweled3-nosig+vmem+vcard.exe and compat.cfg to <path-to-game>.
  5. Rename the .exe file to Bejeweled3.exe.
  6. Run the game and enable 3D acceleration. Change the resolution as desired.

Notes

If 3D acceleration still refuses to be enabled, run the included Test3D-clean.reg file.
The original .exe for Bejeweled 3 is included as a backup if something breaks.
Use WineD3D
  1. Download the latest version of WineD3D here
  2. Open the .zip file and extract d3d9.dll and wined3d.dll to <path-to-game>
  3. Start the game.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
DirectDraw 7
OpenGL
OS X only.
Software renderer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam version is not 64-bit. Possibly available in Origin version.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio BASS

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 320 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		256 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8, 10.6.3
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 320 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM 256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
  2. ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. ↑ Bejeweled 3 (Chinese re-release) from Bejeweled Wiki - last accessed on 2022-03-25
  4. ↑ Bejeweled Patches - Steam Community: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1838074798