Difference between revisions of "Max Payne 3"
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{{Series|Max Payne}} | {{Series|Max Payne}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Game requires [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation, and uses [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref> | + | {{--}} Game requires [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation, and uses restrictive [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 TweakGuides fixes guide]. |
− | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series. |
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums] | + | {{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums] |
== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
+ | [[File:Max Payne 3 Rockstar Social Club|right|thumb|290px|Rockstar Social Club integration.]] | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} |Does not unlock a digital download.<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21386698-information-about-the-steam-version-of-max-payne-3</ref>}} | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} |Does not unlock a digital download.<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21386698-information-about-the-steam-version-of-max-payne-3</ref>}} | ||
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== Video settings == | == Video settings == | ||
[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px|Advanced graphics settings.]] | [[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px|Advanced graphics settings.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Max_Payne_3_16_10.jpg|right|thumb|290px|16:10 black bars.]] | ||
{{ii}} Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards. | {{ii}} Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards. | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Both FXAA and MSAA options. | + | |antialiasing notes = Both [[FXAA]] and [[MSAA]] options. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = |
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Rockstar Vancouver | |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Engines | |
RAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 1, 2012 |
macOS (OS X) | June 20, 2013 |
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.
Max Payne | |
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Max Payne | 2001 |
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne | 2003 |
Max Payne 3 | 2012 |
Max Payne 1&2 Remake | TBA |
Key points
- Game requires Rockstar Social Club for activation, and uses restrictive GameShield DRM.[1]
General information
- TweakGuides fixes guide.
- Steam Users' Forums for game series.
- Steam Community Discussions
- Payneforums
Availability
- All versions require Rockstar Social Club for activation and online features.
- All versions use GameShield DRM.[2] Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[3]
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
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- Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.
Video settings
- Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.
Input settings
Issues fixed
Game will not launch
The game will not launch for many users.[4]
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Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity
- Even after the patch which introduced a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as framerate dependent sensitivities.
- There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration
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This error is usually caused by having an Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter plugged into USB.
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Error code 1641 on launch
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Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error
- This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7.
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ERR_OS_VISTA
- This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.
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Graphics settings not saving
- Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
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Steam version product key activation error
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Requires Service Pack 1
- The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
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Asus software
- Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
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Other information
Command lines
Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:
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List of commands
Parameter | Description |
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-adapter | Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0. |
-aspectratio | Force aspect ratio [width:height]. |
-availablevidmem | Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB). |
-cpucount | Force CPU count if query is not successful. |
-d3dmt | Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime. |
-dx10 | Force DirectX 10 if available. |
-dx10_1 | Force DirectX 10.1 if available. |
-dx11 | Force DirectX 11 if available. |
-dx9 | Force DirectX 9. |
-frameLimit | Force VSync [0, 1, 2] |
-fullscreen | Force Fullscreen mode. |
-fxaa | Force FXAA quality [0..3]. |
-gpucount | Force GPU count if query is not successful. |
-height | Force vertical resolution. |
-language english | Force English language. |
-language french | Force French language. |
-language italian | Force Italian language. |
-language german | Force German language. |
-language spanish | Force Spanish language. |
-language russian | Force Russian language. |
-language portuguese | Force Portugese language. |
-language polish | Force Polish language. |
-MSAA | Force MSAA [0..5]. |
-MSAAQuality | Force MSAA quality level. |
-nomouseaccel | Disable mouse acceleration. |
-outputMonitor | Force specific monitor starting from 0. |
-reflectionquality | Force reflection quality [0..3]. |
-refreshrate | Force refresh rate. |
-safemode | Force game to load with safest settings. |
-shadowquality | Force shadow quality [0..3]. |
-ssao | Force SSAO [0..1]. |
-stereo | Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on) |
-tessellation | Force tessellation quality [0..3]. |
-texturefilterquality | Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4]. |
-texturequality | Force the texture quality [0..2]. |
-useHighQualityShaders | Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1]. |
-waterquality | Force water quality [0..2]. |
-width | Force horizontal resolution |
-windowed | Force windowed mode. |
Language
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System requirements
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Windows XP/Vista | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
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System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3400 with 512 MB of VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 with 1 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility
- ↑ http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility
- ↑ https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/207657389183352833
- ↑ http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455
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