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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Grand Theft Auto cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|DMA Design}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DMA Design}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar Canada|London 1969/1961|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161106140344/https://www.rockstargames.com/careers/openings/rockstar-toronto Careers at Rockstar Toronto | Rockstar Games] (retrieved)</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|BMG Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|ASC Games|North America}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Europe}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|BMG Interactive|United Kingdom}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rockstar Games}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grand-theft-auto|}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 1997}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 21, 1997}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1997}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 1997}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack | ref= }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Europe }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Grand Theft Auto }} | ||
|steam appid = 12170 | |steam appid = 12170 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |official site= https://www.rockstargames.com/gta/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 4058 | ||
| + | |lutris = grand-theft-auto | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Grand Theft Auto | ||
| + | |mobygames = 417 | ||
|wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto (video game) | |wikipedia = Grand Theft Auto (video game) | ||
|winehq = 385 | |winehq = 385 | ||
| + | |license = Former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12170/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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{{mm}} [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showforum=68 GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto Discussion] | {{mm}} [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showforum=68 GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto Discussion] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.gtanet.com/ GTA Network] - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series | {{mm}} [http://www.gtanet.com/ GTA Network] - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | 1997 and 2004 releases. No DRM in GTA trilogy from Cenega sold in Poland, as it includes "Rockstar Classics" version.| | DOS, Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://www.rockstargames.com/classics | DRM-free | Was available for free via Rockstars' "Rockstar Classics" series to mailing-list subscribers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429155130/https://www.rockstargames.com/classics/?id=1|title=Rockstar Classics - Free Downloads|date=2022-09-22}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12170 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| London 1969 | | DOS, Windows}} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| London 1961 | Free. Requires London 1969 | DOS, Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | |
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://gtaforums.com/topic/986492-grand-theft-auto-ready2play-full-game-windows-version/ Grand Theft Auto: Ready2Play]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Fan-made package (GTA + London 1969 + London 1961) with improved compatibility and without installation on modern Windows (7-11) systems. | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes custom launcher for easy configuration. | ||
| + | {{++}} Supports Steam version. | ||
| + | {{++}} Working radio stations without any configuration and all of the official translations. | ||
| + | {{++}} Support for multiplayer component, OpenGL (with filters), Direct3D9 and Direct3D12 (9on12) renderers, and includes custom widescreen patch with better interface scaling than ThirteenAG's one. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| − | + | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | |
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\DMA Design\Grand Theft Auto\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\GTADATA\PLAYER_A.DAT}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GTADATA\PLAYER_A.DAT}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | + | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto Resolutions.png|In-game resolution settings.}} | |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grand-theft-auto/en |
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = limited |
| − | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta1 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta1 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta1 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta1 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta1 ThirteenAG's fix]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = false |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = Capped to 24fps |
| + | |120 fps = false | ||
| + | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Input== |
| − | + | {{Image|Grand Theft Auto Launcher Options.png|External options screen.}} | |
| − | + | {{Input | |
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| − | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Change via external options screen (located in the installation folder). | |key remap notes = Change via external options screen (located in the installation folder). | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |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 = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = generic | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= SideWinder Game Pad | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = false | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = false | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX | + | |separate volume notes = CD Music, SFX |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Stereo output only<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo output only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = Most speech is text-based. | |subtitles notes = Most speech is text-based. | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/96/grand-theft-auto download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://web.archive.org/web/20060211221353/http://dokuo-ha-hitori.dyndns.tv/~dokuo/cgi-bin/zuru/source/dokuo5572.zip download]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. Fan translation [https://www.gta-mods.pl/pliki/444/spolszczenie-do-gta-1 here], [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/grand-theft-auto-london-1961/ 1961]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2951176482/ Fan translation for GTA 1 by Ural Ishmukhametov (VicemanUral)], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3009795295/ Fan translation for GTA London 1969 & 1961 by Mysterion]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | |tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | ||
|udp = 2300-2400, 47624 | |udp = 2300-2400, 47624 | ||
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Low FPS on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} If using ThirteenAG's WS fix, first rename the {{file|ddraw.dll}} from ThirteenAG's WS fix to <code>dinput.dll</code> and remove {{file|wndmode.ini}} to make them work together<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/743|title=GTA 1 A way to use ThirteenAG fix and dgVoodoo wrapper simultaneously?|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the newest [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} alongside {{file|MS\x86\D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|MS\x86\DDraw.dll}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\WINO|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Start {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and configure it. | ||
| + | # Go to '''DirectX''' tab and make sure that '''Disable a passthru to real DirectX''' is not checked. | ||
| + | # Select '''Virtual 3D Accelerated Card''' under Videocard and set its RAM to '''65536 kB'''. | ||
| + | # Check '''Fast video memory access''' under Miscellanneous and set VRAM to '''128 MB''' or higher for playing in 32-bit video mode. | ||
| + | # Click '''Apply''' and '''OK'''. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=(Software mode) Change color depth|fix= | ||
| + | # Press {{key|F11}} ingame and switch to a resolution with 32-bit colors. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Settings.exe configuration will not save=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set {{file|Settings.exe}} to run in Windows XP SP3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===MGL Fatal Error on startup=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Error message: {{code|Error 296.473: Cannot find the default display mode}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set the game to run in Windows XP SP3 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Crash when using ThirteenAG's WS fix on high resolution monitors=== | ||
| + | ThirteenAG's widescreen fix will default to using desktop resolution, but higher resolutions will crash the game. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set a lower resolution|fix= | ||
| + | # Edit {{file|{{P|game}}\WINO\scripts\GTA1.WidescreenFix.ini}} and set ResX and ResY to the desired resolution. Resolutions up to 2880x1620 work, but UI doesn't scale so going lower is recommended. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Crash with multiple monitors=== | ||
| + | Two error messages appear if you have more than one active monitor: | ||
| + | * {{code|CreateSurface failed (DDERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY)!}} | ||
| + | * {{code|Error 303.502 Display Error: Selected Video mode not supported}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable secondary monitors|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619180921/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1244839 GTA 1 exits when I want to play - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Crash after playing once=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Grand Theft Auto I Launcher|ref=<ref>[http://gzwn.net/gta1launcher/ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1122-grand-theft-auto-i-launcher/ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher]. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|GTA I Launcher.exe}} from {{file|GTA I Launcher.zip}} and copy it to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|GTA I Launcher.exe}} to start the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Audio tracks in wrong order=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The audio tracks of the Steam version are named wrong which leads to hearing police radio chatter when not in a car. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use GTAFixer|ref=<ref>[http://gtamp.com/gta1/ GTAFixer] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://gtamp.com/GTA1/GTAFixer.rar GTAFixer]. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|GTAFixer.rar}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|GTAFixer.exe}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Radio goes silent after a while (Steam/Rockstar Classics version)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use updated mss32.dll<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gtaforums.com/topic/873594-is-there-any-way-to-fix-the-radiomusic-bug-in-gta-1/?tab=comments#comment-1069541939/|title=Is there any way to fix the radio/music bug in GTA 1? - GTAForums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to [https://gtaforums.com/topic/873594-is-there-any-way-to-fix-the-radiomusic-bug-in-gta-1/?tab=comments#comment-1069541939/ this post] on GTAForums and download the updated {{file|mss32.dll}} provided by user Alienx999. | ||
| + | # Paste it to {{folder|{{P|game}}\WINO}} and overwrite the existing file. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===London 69 cutscenes are corrupt=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} For some reason, the cutscenes don't play properly within London '69 in normal mode. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Try to bypass them or use either the Glide mode or 8bit mode (from the setup) to play them correctly.| | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Crashes on ingame resolution change=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|PLAYER_A/E.DAT}} files from folders {{folder|GTADATA}} and {{folder|\GTADATA\UK}}. It can also be done from the Options panel in the launcher.| | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = true | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = 2.42 | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = SVGA | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Smacker | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 75 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 75 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 17 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| DMA Design | |
| London 1969/1961 | Rockstar Canada[1] |
| Publishers | |
| North America | ASC Games |
| Europe | Take-Two Interactive |
| United Kingdom | BMG Interactive |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Rockstar Games | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | October 21, 1997 |
| Windows | October 21, 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Themes | North America, Europe |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
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Grand Theft Auto is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view action and shooter game in the Grand Theft Auto series.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto Discussion
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
1997 and 2004 releases. No DRM in GTA trilogy from Cenega sold in Poland, as it includes "Rockstar Classics" version. | |
|
| Official website (unavailable) | |
Was available for free via Rockstars' "Rockstar Classics" series to mailing-list subscribers.[2] | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
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Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| London 1969 | |
|
| London 1961 | Free. Requires London 1969 | |
Essential improvements
Grand Theft Auto: Ready2Play
- Fan-made package (GTA + London 1969 + London 1961) with improved compatibility and without installation on modern Windows (7-11) systems.
- Includes custom launcher for easy configuration.
- Supports Steam version.
- Working radio stations without any configuration and all of the official translations.
- Support for multiplayer component, OpenGL (with filters), Direct3D9 and Direct3D12 (9on12) renderers, and includes custom widescreen patch with better interface scaling than ThirteenAG's one.
Game data
In-game options menu.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\DMA Design\Grand Theft Auto\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\GTADATA\PLAYER_A.DAT |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\GTADATA\PLAYER_A.DAT[Note 3] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game resolution settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use ThirteenAG's fix. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped to 24fps | ||
Input
External options screen.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Change via external options screen (located in the installation folder). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
SideWinder Game Pad |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | CD Music, SFX | |
| Surround sound | Stereo output only.[3] | |
| Subtitles | Most speech is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. Fan translation here, 1961. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation for GTA 1 by Ural Ishmukhametov (VicemanUral), Fan translation for GTA London 1969 & 1961 by Mysterion. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
| UDP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Low FPS on Windows 8 and later
- If using ThirteenAG's WS fix, first rename the
ddraw.dllfrom ThirteenAG's WS fix todinput.dlland removewndmode.inito make them work together[4]
| Use dgVoodoo2 wrapper[citation needed] |
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| (Software mode) Change color depth |
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Settings.exe configuration will not save
Set Settings.exe to run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode[citation needed]
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MGL Fatal Error on startup
- Error message:
Error 296.473: Cannot find the default display mode
| Set the game to run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Crash when using ThirteenAG's WS fix on high resolution monitors
ThirteenAG's widescreen fix will default to using desktop resolution, but higher resolutions will crash the game.
| Set a lower resolution |
|---|
|
Crash with multiple monitors
Two error messages appear if you have more than one active monitor:
CreateSurface failed (DDERR_OUTOFVIDEOMEMORY)!Error 303.502 Display Error: Selected Video mode not supported
| Disable secondary monitors[5] |
|---|
Crash after playing once
| Use Grand Theft Auto I Launcher[6] |
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Audio tracks in wrong order
- The audio tracks of the Steam version are named wrong which leads to hearing police radio chatter when not in a car.
| Use GTAFixer[7] |
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Radio goes silent after a while (Steam/Rockstar Classics version)
| Use updated mss32.dll[8] |
|---|
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London 69 cutscenes are corrupt
- For some reason, the cutscenes don't play properly within London '69 in normal mode.
| Try to bypass them or use either the Glide mode or 8bit mode (from the setup) to play them correctly. |
|---|
Crashes on ingame resolution change
Delete PLAYER_A/E.DAT files from folders GTADATA and \GTADATA\UK. It can also be done from the Options panel in the launcher.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | ||
| Glide | 2.42 | |
| DOS video modes | SVGA |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 6.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | NT |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 380 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | VESA-compatible SVGA 1 MB of VRAM | VESA-compatible SVGA 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (12170) 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Careers at Rockstar Toronto | Rockstar Games (retrieved)
- ↑ Rockstar Classics - Free Downloads - last accessed on 2022-09-22
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GTA 1 A way to use ThirteenAG fix and dgVoodoo wrapper simultaneously? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GTA 1 exits when I want to play - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto I Launcher (retrieved)
- ↑ GTAFixer (retrieved)
- ↑ Is there any way to fix the radio/music bug in GTA 1? - GTAForums - last accessed on May 2023