Difference between revisions of "Chess Titans"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 30, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 30, 2007}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Chess Titans | |wikipedia = Chess Titans | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Chess }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Microsoft Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Bundled with Windows Vista and Windows 7.}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Bundled with Windows Vista and Windows 7. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft Games\Chess Titans}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>ChessTitans.xml</code> contains settings for windowed mode. | {{ii}} <code>ChessTitans.xml</code> contains settings for windowed mode. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Microsoft Games\Chess Titans}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Only supports XInput controllers and Windows Media Center remotes. | |controller support notes = Only supports XInput controllers and Windows Media Center remotes. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 27 |
|local play modes = Hot seat | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
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{{ii}} The steps below make the Windows 7 version run on Windows 8 (there is no fix for the Vista version yet). | {{ii}} The steps below make the Windows 7 version run on Windows 8 (there is no fix for the Vista version yet). | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix Chess Titans compatibility|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Recover the Chess Titans files. | # Recover the Chess Titans files. | ||
#* If you did an upgrade install: look in <code>C:\windows.old\Program Files\Microsoft Games</code> | #* If you did an upgrade install: look in <code>C:\windows.old\Program Files\Microsoft Games</code> | ||
#* If you did a clean install: go to <code>sources</code> on the Windows 7 DVD and open <code>install.wim</code> using [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip]. | #* If you did a clean install: go to <code>sources</code> on the Windows 7 DVD and open <code>install.wim</code> using [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip]. | ||
# Copy the recovered Chess folder somewhere convenient. | # Copy the recovered Chess folder somewhere convenient. | ||
− | # Download a hex editor (e.g. [ | + | # Download a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]). |
# Open <code>Chess.exe</code> in the hex editor. | # Open <code>Chess.exe</code> in the hex editor. | ||
#* If Windows 7 was 64-bit: | #* If Windows 7 was 64-bit: | ||
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#* If Windows 7 was 32-bit: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games</code> | #* If Windows 7 was 32-bit: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games</code> | ||
# Chess Titans will now run on Windows 8 and later. | # Chess Titans will now run on Windows 8 and later. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = Depends on OS version. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Revision as of 11:41, 26 June 2021
Developers | |
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Oberon Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 30, 2007 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Chess |
Series | Microsoft Windows |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Reversi | 1985 |
Microsoft Solitaire (series) | |
Minesweeper | 1990 |
Hearts | 1992 |
3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet | 1995 |
Internet Backgammon | 2001 |
Internet Checkers | 2001 |
Internet Spades | 2001 |
InkBall | 2004 |
Chess Titans | 2007 |
Mahjong Titans | 2007 |
Purble Place | 2007 |
Hold 'Em | 2007 |
Tinker | 2008 |
Microsoft Ultimate Word Games | 2011 |
Microsoft Mahjong | 2012 |
Microsoft Minesweeper | 2012 |
Microsoft Bingo | 2013 |
Microsoft Jigsaw | 2014 |
Microsoft Sudoku | 2014 |
Microsoft Treasure Hunt | 2014 |
Key points
- Requires a workaround on Windows 8 and later (see Run on Windows 8 and later).
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Bundled with Windows Vista and Windows 7. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Chess Titans |
-
ChessTitans.xml
contains settings for windowed mode. -
ChessTitansMCE.xml
contains settings for Windows Media Center mode (launch with-mce
parameter).
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Microsoft Games\Chess Titans |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 27 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Run on Windows 8 and later
- Chess Titans and other bundled games are unavailable after upgrading to Windows 8.
- The steps below make the Windows 7 version run on Windows 8 (there is no fix for the Vista version yet).
Fix Chess Titans compatibility[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | Depends on OS version. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Aero-capable WDDM 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |