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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 1998}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | FIFA }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | FIFA }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = fifa-99 | |mobygames = fifa-99 | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = FIFA 99 |
|winehq = 3505 | |winehq = 3505 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''{{Note|Known in Japan as '''''FIFA 99: Europe League Soccer'''''.}} is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:sports}} game developed by [[Company:EA Canada|EA Canada]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] via their [[Company:EA Sports|EA Sports]] brand. It is a licensed [[Series:FIFA|FIFA]] game. |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = It was first released in North America on November 18, 1998, followed by Europe and Japan in 1999. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = It is noted that the game cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows OS with its default installer, and requires the [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|workarounds]] to do so. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Oversized {{term|DRM}} (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method) | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | * The latest official patch 1.11 which adds 3dfx Voodoo² SLI and 3dfx Voodoo Banshee support is available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1561/7/ www.patches-scrolls.de] and [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | |
− | |||
===nGlide wrapper=== | ===nGlide wrapper=== | ||
− | FIFA 99 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper. | + | FIFA 99 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D, and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Using nGlide with FIFA99|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Using nGlide with FIFA99|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= |
− | # Download newest version of [ | + | # Download newest version of [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] and install it. |
− | # After you've installed both FIFA99 and nGlide, download a compatibility fix from [ | + | # After you've installed both FIFA99 and nGlide, download a compatibility fix from [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility this site] (find FIFA 99 - the fix is in the right column). |
# Extract the fix. | # Extract the fix. | ||
# Go to a folder where you've installed '''FIFA99'''. | # Go to a folder where you've installed '''FIFA99'''. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\EA SPORTS\FIFA 99}} |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Can be forced using 3dfx wrapper. | + | |vsync notes = In D3D and software mode enable by default.Can be forced using 3dfx wrapper. |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Glide capped 63fps |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The main theme is "Rockafeller Skank" by Fatboy Slim. All other music is licensed (various artists) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/SuiMachine/FIFA99-Installer/releases/ alternative installer]|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2021-01-30}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= | ||
<ol><li>Create a folder named '''FIFA 99''' somewhere on your hard disk (recommended location: C:\games\FIFA 99).</li> | <ol><li>Create a folder named '''FIFA 99''' somewhere on your hard disk (recommended location: C:\games\FIFA 99).</li> | ||
<li>From a root folder of FIFA cd copy files '''EACSND.DLL''', '''FIFA99.EXE''' and '''FIFA99.ICO''' to '''FIFA 99''' folder on your hard drive.</li> | <li>From a root folder of FIFA cd copy files '''EACSND.DLL''', '''FIFA99.EXE''' and '''FIFA99.ICO''' to '''FIFA 99''' folder on your hard drive.</li> | ||
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===Game freezes during loading=== | ===Game freezes during loading=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install a compatibility profile for FIFA 99|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install a compatibility profile for FIFA 99|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/609-fifa-99-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/609-fifa-99-compatibility-profile/ compatibility profile]. | ||
# Extract it. | # Extract it. | ||
− | # Start '''PatchInstall.bat''' to add it to compatibility database of your system. | + | # Start '''PatchInstall.bat''' to add it to the compatibility database of your system. |
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 03:46, 4 December 2023
Developers | |
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EA Canada | |
Publishers | |
EA Sports | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Football (Soccer) |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | FIFA |
⤏ Go to series page | |
FIFA World Cup (series) | |
FIFA International Soccer | 1993 |
FIFA Soccer 96 | 1995 |
FIFA 97 | 1996 |
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 | 1997 |
FIFA 99 | 1998 |
FIFA 2000 | 1999 |
FIFA 2001 | 2000 |
FIFA Manager (series) | |
FIFA Football 2002 | 2001 |
FIFA Football 2003 | 2002 |
FIFA Football 2004 | 2003 |
FIFA Football 2005 | 2004 |
FIFA 06 | 2005 |
FIFA 07 | 2006 |
FIFA Online (series) | |
FIFA 08 | 2007 |
FIFA 09 | 2008 |
FIFA 10 | 2009 |
FIFA 11 | 2010 |
FIFA 12 | 2011 |
FIFA 13 | 2012 |
FIFA 14 | 2013 |
FIFA 15 | 2014 |
FIFA 16 | 2015 |
FIFA 17 | 2016 |
FIFA 18 | 2017 |
FIFA 19 | 2018 |
FIFA 20 | 2019 |
FIFA 21 | 2020 |
FIFA 22 | 2021 |
FIFA 23 | 2022 |
EA Sports FC 24 | 2023 |
FIFA 99[Note 1] is a singleplayer and multiplayer sports game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts via their EA Sports brand. It is a licensed FIFA game.
It was first released in North America on November 18, 1998, followed by Europe and Japan in 1999.
It is noted that the game cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows OS with its default installer, and requires the workarounds to do so.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Oversized DRM (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method) |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.11 which adds 3dfx Voodoo² SLI and 3dfx Voodoo Banshee support is available at www.patches-scrolls.de and soggi.org.
nGlide wrapper
FIFA 99 supports multiple rendering methods (Software Rendering, Direct3D, and 3dfx). However, due to compatibility issues, it's recommended to use nGlide 3dfx wrapper.
Using nGlide with FIFA99[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA SPORTS\FIFA 99[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\USER[Note 3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Only 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use dgVoodoo instead of nGlide. Performing step 2-7 of nGlide installation is still required. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | In D3D and software mode enable by default.Can be forced using 3dfx wrapper. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Glide capped 63fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse is used only for navigating menus. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Works well with Xbox 360 Controllers. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | The main theme is "Rockafeller Skank" by Fatboy Slim. All other music is licensed (various artists) |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
Use alternative installer[1] |
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Manual installation[1] |
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C:\games\FIFA 99\DATA\ *files* C:\games\FIFA 99\SETUP\ *files* C:\games\FIFA 99\THRASH\ *files* C:\games\FIFA 99\USER\ *empty folder* C:\games\FIFA 99\EACSND.DLL C:\games\FIFA 99\FIFA99.EXE C:\games\FIFA 99\FIFA99.ICO Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\EA SPORTS\FIFA 99] "DisplayName"="FIFA 99" "Language"="english" "CD Drive"="D:\\" "Install Dir"="C:\\games\\FIFA 99" "3D Device Description"="Software Renderer" "3D Card"="Software Renderer" "Thrash Driver"="softtri" "Group"="Software" "D3D Device"=dword:00000000 "Triple Buffer"=dword:00000000 "Hardware Acceleration"=dword:00000000 "Thrash Resolution"="640x480" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\EA SPORTS\FIFA 99\1.0] "DisplayName"="FIFA 99" "Language"=dword:00000001 Notes
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Game freezes during loading
Install a compatibility profile for FIFA 99[1] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Glide | ||
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 130 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, True Color |
Notes
- ↑ Known in Japan as FIFA 99: Europe League Soccer.
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2021-01-30