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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Based on the Xbox 360 version of the game.
- Missing stage visual effects from the 360 and PS3 versions.[1][2]
- Official Master server for multiplayer was shut down. Can be restored with a mod, see Multiplayer types
Availability
| Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
| Retail |
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SecuROM 7.33.0017 DRM. |
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- All Windows versions require SecuROM DRM.
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Instructions[citation needed]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\DATA\MOVIES\BIK\.
- Delete or rename
Aspyr.bik.xen, atvi.bik.xen, DELL_Cert_3CD.bik.xen, ns_logo.bik.xen, and ro_logo.bik.xen.
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Patches
- GH3 Patch v1.31 (PC)
- GH3 Patch v1.3 (Mac)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System |
Location |
| Windows |
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Aspyr\Guitar Hero III\AspyrConfig.xml |
| macOS (OS X) |
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Save game data location
| System |
Location |
| Windows |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aspyr\Guitar Hero III\Save\ |
| macOS (OS X) |
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Video
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Custom resolutions[3]
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- Go to
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Aspyr\Guitar Hero III\AspyrConfig.xml.
- Find
Video.Width and Video.Height values and change to desired resolution.
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Input
Keyboard configuration screen
Audio
| Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
| Separate volume controls |
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| Surround sound |
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| Subtitles |
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| Closed captions |
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| Mute on focus lost |
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| Royalty free audio |
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The game uses some licensed songs with no option to change to other songs. |
Localizations
| Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
| English |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Korean |
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| Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Ports
| Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
| TCP |
3074 |
| UDP |
3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Stuttering
Set list limit crash
High frame rate issues
- The particles and effects of the game are linked to 60fps so playing at high fps can cause problems.
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Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector
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Set refresh rate on 60hz.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
| Direct3D |
9.0c |
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| Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
| Windows |
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| macOS (OS X) | |
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This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
| Physics |
Havok |
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| Cutscenes |
Bink Video |
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System requirements
| Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
| Operating system (OS) |
XP SP2 |
Vista |
| Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium D (Dual-core) 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon Dual Core 4400+ |
| System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) |
5.1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon X800
Nvidia GeForce 7600
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
| ATI Radeon HD 2600
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
256 MB of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) |
DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Controller |
Official Guitar Hero X-Plorer Guitar Controller | |
| Other |
6X DVD-ROM drive | |
| macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
| Operating system (OS) |
10.4.10 |
10.5 |
| Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
| 2.33 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) |
5.1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon X1600
Nvidia GeForce 7300
128 MB of VRAM
| 256 MB of VRAM |
| Controller |
Official Guitar Hero X-Plorer Guitar Controller | |
| Other |
DVD-ROM drive | |
References
