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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Cover.JPG | |cover = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Cover.JPG | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Bright Light}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Bright Light}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/06/the-end-of-mac-gaming/|title=The end of Mac gaming - Ars Technica|date=2017-12-31}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Bright Light Halogen}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 2009}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2009}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 30, 2009|wrapper=Cider}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince|64}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince|66}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-Person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Harry Potter }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 4313 |
| + | |strategywiki = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | ||
| + | |mobygames = harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince_ | ||
|wikipedia = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) | |wikipedia = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) | ||
|winehq = 10021 | |winehq = 10021 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Multiplayer from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed. |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.38.0015}} | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince\HPHBP0\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Video Settings.jpg|Video Settings}} | {{Image|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Video Settings.jpg|Video Settings}} | ||
{{Image|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - General Settings.jpg|General Settings}} | {{Image|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - General Settings.jpg|General Settings}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Highest natively supported resolution is 1920x1080. For other resolutions see below, or Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See below. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See below or Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-8x [[MSAA]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| − | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 | + | |vsync = always on |
| + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. No in-game option. | ||
| + | |60 fps = hackable | ||
| + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS. See [[#Frame_rate_.28FPS.29|Frame rate (FPS)]] for 60 FPS. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]=== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=3840x2160 (4K)|fix= |
| + | # Open the '''hp6.exe''' with a hex-editor. | ||
| + | # Search for the hex value of '''8080020000C7''' and replace the following: | ||
| + | '''8002''' → '''000F''' | ||
| + | '''E001''' → '''7008''' | ||
| + | 3. Save the file and start the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''For detailed instructions and other resolutions see [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwAPmJ6eU1Y&lc this video.]''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | The method above causes graphical glitches (ghosting around objects) in some situations. As an alternative try this method:- | ||
| + | |||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1842-resolutionzip/ resolution.zip] here. | ||
| + | # Unzip the file and place it in the PC sub folder within the games installation folder (same folder as hp6.exe). | ||
| + | # Start the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=21:9 and 32:9 ratio|fix= | ||
| + | # Open the '''hp6.exe''' with a hex-editor. | ||
| + | # Search for the following hex value: '''398EE33F''' | ||
| + | For 21:9 replace '''398EE33F''' with '''26B41740''' | ||
| + | For 32:9 replace '''398EE33F''' with '''398E6340''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | 3. Then search for the following hex value: '''8035FA8E3C''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | For 21:9 replace '''35FA8E3C''' with '''0752AD3C''' | ||
| + | For 32:9 replace '''35FA8E3C''' with '''A3E4EB3C''' | ||
| + | 4. Save the file and start the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''For detailed instructions see [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwAPmJ6eU1Y&lc this video.]''' | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=60 FPS|fix= | ||
| + | # Open the '''hp6.exe''' with a hex-editor. | ||
| + | # Search for the following hex value: '''001D9573''' | ||
| + | Replace '''95BA0002''' with '''95BA0001''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | 3. Save the file and start the game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''For detailed instructions see [https://youtu.be/0nqMTG1MO60?t=328&feature=shared this video.]''' | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = X-axis can also be inverted. |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis can also be inverted. |
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
| − | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. |
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | + | |controller hotplug = true | |
| − | |||
| − | |controller hotplug = | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Language Options.jpg|Language Options}} | {{Image|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Language Options.jpg|Language Options}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Danish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Dutch |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Finnish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Norwegian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-18|comment=https://wikidobragens.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Harry_Potter_e_o_Pr%C3%ADncipe_Misterioso_(videojogo_de_2009)}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===1080p or higher resolution not available in video settings=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix|fix= | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} Requires ThirteenAG's [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Also requires Razorn7's [https://github.com/Razorn7/Harry-Potter-HBP-Resolution-Fix/releases/tag/v0.05 Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix]. | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2428-harry-potter-hbp-resolution-fix/ Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix 0.05]. | ||
| + | # Extract <code>harry.mod.ini</code>, <code>harry.mod.asi</code> and <code>dinput8.dll</code> to the same folder where the <code>hp6.exe</code> executable is located. | ||
| + | # Open <code>harry.mod.ini</code> and set the desired resolution. | ||
| + | # Save and close the file. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Crashing at launch=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} Instead of opening DxWnd everytime you want to play, you can set-up a proxy. | ||
| + | # Right-click the game in DxWnd. | ||
| + | # Hover on "Proxy". | ||
| + | # Select "d3d9" and click "Yes". | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Crash on the Bridge Zone=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} There is a crash on modern systems at the bridge area to selecting a resolution of 1920x1080,lowering the resolution of the game to 1600x900 solves the problem | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP SP2 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | ||
| − | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 MX400 | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista |
|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz | ||
| − | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:33, 1 March 2024
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| Developers | |
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| EA Bright Light | |
| macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1] |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
| Engines | |
| Bright Light Halogen | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 30, 2009 |
| macOS (OS X) (Cider) | June 30, 2009 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 64 |
| IGDB | 66 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Harry Potter |
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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
- Multiplayer from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions has been removed.
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince\ |
| macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Electronic Arts\Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince\HPHBP0\ |
| macOS (OS X) |
Video
Video Settings
General Settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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| Widescreen resolution | Highest natively supported resolution is 1920x1080. For other resolutions see below, or Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See below. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See below or Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-8x MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. No in-game option. | ||
| 60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS. See Frame rate (FPS) for 60 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
4K Ultra HD
| 3840x2160 (4K) |
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8002 → 000F E001 → 7008 3. Save the file and start the game. If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. For detailed instructions and other resolutions see this video. The method above causes graphical glitches (ghosting around objects) in some situations. As an alternative try this method:-
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Ultra-widescreen
| 21:9 and 32:9 ratio |
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For 21:9 replace 398EE33F with 26B41740 For 32:9 replace 398EE33F with 398E6340 3. Then search for the following hex value: 8035FA8E3C For 21:9 replace 35FA8E3C with 0752AD3C For 32:9 replace 35FA8E3C with A3E4EB3C 4. Save the file and start the game. If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. For detailed instructions see this video. |
Frame rate (FPS)
| 60 FPS |
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Replace 95BA0002 with 95BA0001 3. Save the file and start the game. If you cannot save the edited file, try unchecking read-only or move the file to a different folder. For detailed instructions see this video. |
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
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| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Language Options
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Finnish | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Portuguese | [2] | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
1080p or higher resolution not available in video settings
| Use Harry Potter HBP Resolution Fix |
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Crashing at launch
| Use DxWnd |
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Crash on the Bridge Zone
- There is a crash on modern systems at the bridge area to selecting a resolution of 1920x1080,lowering the resolution of the game to 1600x900 solves the problem
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 MX400 ATI Radeon 7500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.5.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
References
- ↑ The end of Mac gaming - Ars Technica - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-18