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{{Series|Cars}} | {{Series|Cars}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Port of the Xbox 360 version. PC version does not include the graphical improvements from the PlayStation 3 release, but a mod to replace the Xbox 360 graphics for the PlayStation 3 graphics | + | {{--}} Port of the Xbox 360 version. PC version does not include the graphical improvements from the PlayStation 3 release, but there is a mod to replace the Xbox 360 graphics for the PlayStation 3 graphics. See [[#Cars: Mater-National - PCS3 Edition|Cars: Mater-National - PCS3 Edition]]. |
− | {{ | + | {{--}}The game is not optimized for keyboard controls nor game controllers. See [[#Input settings|Input settings.]] |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | disneypixar-cars-mater-national-championship | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 332260 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 332260 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Cars Mater-National Championship video options.png|Video options.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Requires modding. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use DXWnd |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Textures blur at an awfully close distance, especially the road. Forcing it through the graphics card control panel is necessary for much better visuals. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], toggle only. | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], toggle only. | ||
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|vsync notes = Off by default. Can be forced through the graphics card control panel. | |vsync notes = Off by default. Can be forced through the graphics card control panel. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = It's a harmless issue, but playing the game above 30 FPS makes monster truck Mater's tow sway much less, making it look stiffer. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Acceleration is always on for steering. For example, holding a steering key makes the car steer from slowly to steering all the way, which makes driving more difficult. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = limited |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = The analogue sticks and triggers are registered as digital input rather than analogue, which is a big problem when steering. For example, pushing the left stick slightly to the right makes the car steer all the way to the right. Add that with steering acceleration that's always on, and playing with the controller is rather unplayable. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Cars Mater-National Championship sound options.png|Sound options.}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects, Dialogue |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Danish | |language = Danish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Swedish | |language = Swedish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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====[https://modcars.fandom.com/wiki/Cars%3A_Mater-National_-_PCS3_Edition Cars: Mater-National - PCS3 Edition]==== | ====[https://modcars.fandom.com/wiki/Cars%3A_Mater-National_-_PCS3_Edition Cars: Mater-National - PCS3 Edition]==== | ||
{{ii}} Mod for Cars: Mater-National Championship that aims to port the PS3 version of the game to the PC. | {{ii}} Mod for Cars: Mater-National Championship that aims to port the PS3 version of the game to the PC. | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod includes an exclusive paintjob that is Lightning McQueen's original paintjob from the first film and first game. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 20:10, 25 May 2021
Developers | |
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Rainbow Studios | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Digital | Disney Interactive Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 29, 2007 |
Cars | |
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Subseries of Pixar | |
Cars | 2006 |
Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures | 2006 |
Cars Mater-National Championship | 2007 |
The World of Cars Online | 2008 |
Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales | 2010 |
Cars 2 | 2011 |
Disney Planes | 2013 |
Cars: Fast as Lightning | 2014 |
Key points
- Port of the Xbox 360 version. PC version does not include the graphical improvements from the PlayStation 3 release, but there is a mod to replace the Xbox 360 graphics for the PlayStation 3 graphics. See Cars: Mater-National - PCS3 Edition.
- The game is not optimized for keyboard controls nor game controllers. See Input settings.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use intro fix[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/332260/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\THQ\Cars2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/332260/pfx/[Note 1] |
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
Widescreen fix[1] |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Field of view fix[1] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Danish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | BASS | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
Cars: Hi-Octane Edition/Cars SuperDrive
- Mod for Cars: Mater-National Championship that aims to combine the best elements of Cars, Cars Mater-National Championship, and Cars Race-O-Rama into one complete package.
Cars: Mater-National - PCS3 Edition
- Mod for Cars: Mater-National Championship that aims to port the PS3 version of the game to the PC.
- This mod includes an exclusive paintjob that is Lightning McQueen's original paintjob from the first film and first game.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9800 128 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/332260/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (332260) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.