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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 17, 2007|wrapper=Cider}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 17, 2007|wrapper=Cider}}
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-carbon|78}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-carbon|71}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 6472
 
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Carbon
 
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Carbon
 
|mobygames    = need-for-speed-carbon
 
|mobygames    = need-for-speed-carbon
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|winehq      = 4071
 
|winehq      = 4071
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
|taxonomy =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Street racing }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Need for Speed }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Need for Speed}}
 
−
 
−
'''General information'''
 
−
{{mm}} [http://nfs.wikia.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Wiki Need for Speed Wiki]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}, Collectors Edition also available |  | Windows}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}, Collectors Edition also available | | Windows}}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin |  | Origin | Collectors Edition Only |  | Windows| unavailable}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{--}} DLC was only released for the Xbox 360 version.
+
{{--}} The PC port is missing some post-processing effects such as the bloom/motion blur effect applied on street lights seen in the PS3 version and is more akin to the Xbox 360 version of the game, which is also missing these effects; the standard motion blur effect also resembles that version instead of having the more subtle rendition seen on the PS3 or a choice between the two. The quality of the live action/pre-rendered cutscenes is also worse than the 7th-gen console releases (especially compared to the PS3 version).{{cn|date=October 2020}}
 +
{{--}} Physical Collectors copies used to activate on Origin, they no longer do.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Is-NFS-Carbon-redeemable-on-Origin/m-p/9157137/thread-id/10814|title=Solved: Is NFS Carbon Redeemable on Origin - Answer HQ|date=2020-12-03}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} DLC that was only released for the Xbox 360 can be accessed in the PC version using save file editing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbPUrlXzBds Need for Speed™ : Carbon - Save File Editor Tutorial]</ref>
 
{{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/DemosNeedForSpeedCarbon Demo]
 
{{ii}} [https://archive.org/details/DemosNeedForSpeedCarbon Demo]
 +
{{ii}} This is the only "Need for Speed" title to be released for MacOS X.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
Collectors Edition content includes:
+
'''Collectors Edition''' content includes four exclusive vehicles, specially tuned cars, six exclusive races, three exclusive challenges (with three races per Checkpoint, Pursuits, Race Wars) and a bonus DVD.
−
*Four exclusive vehicles
 
−
*Specially tuned cars
 
−
*Six exclusive races
 
−
*Three exclusive challenges
 
−
*Bonus DVD
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} Latest patch can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1067-need-for-speed-carbon-patches/ here]. Select the version more suitable to your version.
+
{{ii}} Latest 1.4 patch can be found [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1067-need-for-speed-carbon-patches/ here]. Select the version more suitable to your version.
  
 
===[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSCHDReflections/releases NFSC HD Reflections]===
 
===[https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSCHDReflections/releases NFSC HD Reflections]===
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Carbon\{{p|uid}}\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS Carbon\{{p|uid}}\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                =
 +
|discord notes          =
 +
|epic games store      =
 +
|epic games store notes =
 +
|gog galaxy            =
 +
|gog galaxy notes      =
 +
|origin                = unknown
 +
|origin notes          =
 +
|steam cloud            =
 +
|steam cloud notes      =
 +
|ubisoft connect        =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes  =
 +
|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
−
{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon video.png|General video settings.}}
 
 
{{ii}} [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] may require the latest patch. See [[#Patches|Patches]].
 
{{ii}} [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsc ThirteenAG's fix] may require the latest patch. See [[#Patches|Patches]].
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap.
+
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap. The facial captured animation seen on in-engine character models are capped at 30 FPS. Some elements are internally rendering at 60 FPS. See [[#Change physics frame rate|Change physics frame rate]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
<gallery>
 +
Need for Speed Carbon - General.png|General settings.
 +
Need for Speed Carbon - HUD.png|HUD settings.
 +
Need for Speed Carbon - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.
 +
Need for Speed Carbon - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
−
{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon input.png|Input settings.}}
 
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Need for Speed Carbon - Keyboard.png|Keyboard rebinding.
 +
Need for Speed Carbon - Controller.png|Controller rebinding.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
−
{{Image|NFS Carbon Audio 1.png|Audio settings #1.}}
+
{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Image|NFS Carbon Audio 2.png|Audio settings #2.}}
 
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Car, Speech, Menu Music and In-Game Music sliders available.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound Effects, Car, Speech, Menu Music and In-Game Music sliders available.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Limited to a 'Surround' option. Up to 5.1 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Limited to a 'Surround' option. Up to 5.1 output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = hackable
 
|subtitles                = hackable
 
|subtitles notes          = See [[#Subtitles|Subtitles]].
 
|subtitles notes          = See [[#Subtitles|Subtitles]].
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{ii}} Though the game does not use EAX, Creative Alchemy still can be used to enhance sound quality. It will just emulate DirectSound and 3D positional audio with OpenAL. Difference can be easily noticeable when music is off. For non-Creative cards users see [http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here] or use [https://yadi.sk/d/z9ub_Pbj3aQgXz dsoal]. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode to avoid crashing career mode while using Alchemy/[[DSOAL]] (alternatively as admin, or use 13AG widescreen which will most likely fix the issue). Sometimes whole career need to be started from the beginning with compatibility mode and Alchemy enabled. The solutions are to avoid disapearing car in career menu and crash after attempt to race. Alternative fix for the issue can be found [https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/directmessage.php?m=40750280 here]. Compatibility mode can cause resetting of the game settings. Please note that attempt of changing details in the game (renderer reset after returning from video settings), and either alt tabbing, have an influence on audio quality, also giving diffreent results depending on g_AudioMode setting to 0, 1 (default) or 2 <ref>http://xfi.blogspot.com/2006/10/need-for-speed-carbon-51.html</ref> in registry.
+
{{ii}} Though the game does not use EAX, Creative Alchemy still can be used to enhance sound quality. It will just emulate DirectSound and 3D positional audio with OpenAL. Difference can be easily noticeable when music is off. For non-Creative cards users see [https://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18249-tutorial-how-to-setup-eax-for-tdm-on-any-soundcard/ here] or use [https://yadi.sk/d/z9ub_Pbj3aQgXz dsoal]. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode to avoid crashing career mode while using Alchemy/[[DSOAL]] (alternatively as admin, or use 13AG widescreen which will most likely fix the issue). Sometimes whole career need to be started from the beginning with compatibility mode and Alchemy enabled. The solutions are to avoid disapearing car in career menu and crash after attempt to race. Alternative fix for the issue can be found [https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/directmessage.php?m=40750280 here]. Compatibility mode can cause resetting of the game settings. Please note that attempt of changing details in the game (renderer reset after returning from video settings), and either alt tabbing, have an influence on audio quality, also giving diffreent results depending on g_AudioMode setting to 0, 1 (default) or 2 <ref>http://xfi.blogspot.com/2006/10/need-for-speed-carbon-51.html</ref> in registry. Consider also setting 24 or 32 bit 192kHz in Control Panel>Sound>[Default Device]>Advanced.
  
 
===Subtitles===
 
===Subtitles===
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/12-need-for-speed-carbon/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»]
 
  |notes    = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/12-need-for-speed-carbon/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Slovak
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [http://slovenciny.com/download/slovencina-need-for-speed-carbon/ download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = {{cn|date=December 2020}}
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
−
{{Image|NFSC Online Settings.png|Online settings.}}
+
{{Image|Need for Speed Carbon - Online.png|Online settings.}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = false
 
|local play          = false
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#Click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'.
 
#Click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'.
 
#Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer.
 
#Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer.
−
{{ii}} It is recommended to reinstall the game after installing DirectPlay.  
+
{{ii}} It is recommended to reinstall the game after installing DirectPlay.
 +
{{--}} DirectPlay is considered obsolete by Microsoft, and hereafter no longer supported.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Open <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
 
# Set <code>WindowedMode = 1</code> to run the game borderless windowed.
 
# Set <code>WindowedMode = 1</code> to run the game borderless windowed.
 +
{{ii}} This will also fix 60 FPS cap if you encounter.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
−
{{mm}} [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options] - adds various new settings and fixes vanilla game bugs.
+
 
−
{{mm}} [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/463 NFSC Fog Options] - This mod gives you full control over the CG fog settings.
+
====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCExOpts/releases NFSC Extra Options]====
−
{{mm}} [https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCWingman/releases NFSC Wingman] - This mod brings you some new crew stuff.
+
{{++}} Adds various new settings and fixes vanilla game bugs.
−
{{mm}} [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod.php?id=106 NFSC Enhanced Visual Treatment] - enables an unused graphics option and other tweaks.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2GkkFaDDPk Fun Stuff! #2 - &#91;NFSC&#93; Enhanced Visual Treatment + Fog + Clear Sky - YouTube]</ref>
+
 
−
{{mm}} [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/46 World Filters & Sky for Carbon] - This mod ports Visual Treatment filters and Sky Shaders from World to Carbon.  
+
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/463 NFSC Fog Options]====
−
{{mm}} [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUmsoYswrvs Need for Speed Carbon HD Edition] - includes high resolution textures.
+
{{++}} This mod gives you full control over the CG fog settings.
 +
 
 +
====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCWingman/releases NFSC Wingman]====
 +
{{++}} This mod brings you some new crew stuff.
 +
 
 +
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod.php?id=106 NFSC Enhanced Visual Treatment]====
 +
{{++}} Enables an unused graphics option and other tweaks.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2GkkFaDDPk Fun Stuff! #2 - &#91;NFSC&#93; Enhanced Visual Treatment + Fog + Clear Sky - YouTube]</ref>
 +
 
 +
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/46 World Filters & Sky for Carbon]====
 +
{{++}} This mod ports Visual Treatment filters and Sky Shaders from World to Carbon.  
 +
 
 +
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2349 HD Vinyls]====
 +
{{++}} High quality Vinyls.
 +
 
 +
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1842 Apex Graphics]====
 +
{{++}} Graphics mod with rain puddles.
 +
 
 +
====[https://github.com/nlgzrgn/NFSCUnlimiter NFSC Unlimiter]====
 +
{{++}} Script mod which fixes some issues and makes some improvements for add-on cars.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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Revision as of 16:19, 15 June 2021

Need for Speed: Carbon
Need for Speed: Carbon cover
Developers
EA Black Box
macOS (OS X) TransGaming Inc.
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
EAGL 3
Release dates
Windows October 31, 2006
macOS (OS X) (Cider) August 17, 2007
Reception
Metacritic 78
IGDB 71
Taxonomy
Genres Racing
Vehicles Street racing
Series Need for Speed
Need for Speed: Carbon on HowLongToBeat
Need for Speed: Carbon on IGDB
Need for Speed: Carbon guide on StrategyWiki
Need for Speed: Carbon on MobyGames
Need for Speed: Carbon on Wikipedia
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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.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1], Collectors Edition also available
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
 Collectors Edition Only
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The PC port is missing some post-processing effects such as the bloom/motion blur effect applied on street lights seen in the PS3 version and is more akin to the Xbox 360 version of the game, which is also missing these effects; the standard motion blur effect also resembles that version instead of having the more subtle rendition seen on the PS3 or a choice between the two. The quality of the live action/pre-rendered cutscenes is also worse than the 7th-gen console releases (especially compared to the PS3 version).[citation needed]
Physical Collectors copies used to activate on Origin, they no longer do.[3]
DLC that was only released for the Xbox 360 can be accessed in the PC version using save file editing.[4]
Demo
This is the only "Need for Speed" title to be released for MacOS X.

Version differences

Collectors Edition content includes four exclusive vehicles, specially tuned cars, six exclusive races, three exclusive challenges (with three races per Checkpoint, Pursuits, Race Wars) and a bonus DVD.

Essential improvements

Patches

Latest 1.4 patch can be found here. Select the version more suitable to your version.

NFSC HD Reflections

Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.
Fixes misaligned vehicles reflections and other problems.
Controls the amount of blur used for road reflections and increases its resolution.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Game\MOVIES\.
  2. Delete or rename attract_english_ntsc.vp6, ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6, eahd_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6 and psa_nikki_english_ntsc.vp6.

Notes

If you have another language then the delete the file with your language instead and if you have the PAL version the files will have PAL instead of NTSC in the end.
Skip intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's fix.
  2. Open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Change SkipIntro = 0 to SkipIntro = 1.
  4. Change WindowedMode = 0 to WindowedMode = 1.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed Carbon\[Note 2]
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS Carbon\<user-id>\
macOS (OS X)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.

Video settings

ThirteenAG's fix may require the latest patch. See Patches.

Template:Video settings

  • General settings.

  • HUD settings.

  • Graphics settings.

  • Advanced graphics settings.

Field of view (FOV)

Set custom FOV[citation needed]
  1. Download NFS-VltEd.
  2. Extract the contents and open the application.
  3. Click on File → Open and select the installation folder.
  4. On the left side, expand camerainfo and default.
  5. Select the camera you want to modify (bumper, close, etc.)
  6. On the right side, expand FOV and change the value beside [0] to the FOV you want.
    • For the hood camera, you may have to change the value for each car individually.
  7. Click on File → Save to apply the changes.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

  • Keyboard rebinding.

  • Controller rebinding.

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Though the game does not use EAX, Creative Alchemy still can be used to enhance sound quality. It will just emulate DirectSound and 3D positional audio with OpenAL. Difference can be easily noticeable when music is off. For non-Creative cards users see here or use dsoal. Run in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode to avoid crashing career mode while using Alchemy/DSOAL (alternatively as admin, or use 13AG widescreen which will most likely fix the issue). Sometimes whole career need to be started from the beginning with compatibility mode and Alchemy enabled. The solutions are to avoid disapearing car in career menu and crash after attempt to race. Alternative fix for the issue can be found here. Compatibility mode can cause resetting of the game settings. Please note that attempt of changing details in the game (renderer reset after returning from video settings), and either alt tabbing, have an influence on audio quality, also giving diffreent results depending on g_AudioMode setting to 0, 1 (default) or 2 [5] in registry. Consider also setting 24 or 32 bit 192kHz in Control Panel>Sound>[Default Device]>Advanced.

Subtitles

Enable English subtitles[citation needed]
  1. Install NFSC Extra Options.
  2. Open NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini.
  3. Change ShowSubs = 0 to ShowSubs = 1.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
See Subtitles.
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Official localization by 1C-Softclub
Russian
Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»
Slovak
Fan translation, download.
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
[citation needed]
Swedish

Network

Online settings.
Online settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Console versions only.[6]
LAN play
Online play
Currently unplayable without a mod called "Online Enabler".

Issues fixed

Poor frame rate and crashes

Install DirectPlay
Windows 8/8.1/10 removes important DirectX components, causing game to run poorly, and possibly lead to multiple crashes. These components can be brought back by installing DirectPlay. More about DirectPlay here.
  1. Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'.
  2. Select 'Turn Windows features on and off'
  3. Click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'.
  4. Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer.
It is recommended to reinstall the game after installing DirectPlay.
DirectPlay is considered obsolete by Microsoft, and hereafter no longer supported.

Controller deadzone issues

Fix left stick deadzone[7]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's fix.
  2. Deadzone can be adjusted in NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini.

Unable to load save game

Fix save game loading crash[citation needed]
  1. Install NFSC Extra Options.
  2. Make sure CrashFix = 1 is set in NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini.

Stuttering in Windows 10

Fix stuttering once every second[citation needed]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's widescreen fix.
  2. Open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Set WindowedMode = 1 to run the game borderless windowed.
This will also fix 60 FPS cap if you encounter.

Crashes in Challenge Series

Fix crashes during certain races[citation needed]
  1. Open NFSC.exe compatibility settings.
  2. Enable Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode.

Game does not save the graphics options

Enable the local settings file[citation needed]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's widescreen fix.
  2. Open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Set WriteSettingsToFile = 1 to store the game settings in the Settings.ini file.
  4. Check your audio settings afterwards, they can be messed up.

Game can't be uninstalled

eauninstall.exe error: "The program can't start because EAInstall.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
Fix uninstall error[8]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Copy EAInstall.dll to %WINDIR%\.
  3. Uninstall the game normally.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Change physics frame rate

This makes everything in the game smoother, such as the drift force being applied much smoother to the car.
Custom physics hertz[9]
  1. Download Ultimate ASI Loader.
  2. Extract dinput8.dll to the installation folder.
  3. Download NFSC Physics Framerate Changer.
  4. Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\scripts\ (create if necessary).
  5. Open SpeedCarbonPhys.ini and change PhysicsHZ = 120 to the desired value.

Rainy weather modifications

Force rainy weather[citation needed]
  1. Install NFSC Extra Options.
  2. Open NFSCExtraOptionsSettings.ini.
  3. Change AlwaysRain = 0 to AlwaysRain = 1.
Change size of rain drops[10]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's fix.
  2. Open NFSCarbon.WidescreenFix.ini.
  3. Add RainDropletsScale = 0.5 and change the value if needed.
Xbox Rain Droplets[citation needed]
  1. Install ThirteenAG's fix.
  2. Download Xbox Rain Droplets and put the asi file in scripts folder.

Mods

NFSC Extra Options

Adds various new settings and fixes vanilla game bugs.

NFSC Fog Options

This mod gives you full control over the CG fog settings.

NFSC Wingman

This mod brings you some new crew stuff.

NFSC Enhanced Visual Treatment

Enables an unused graphics option and other tweaks.[11]

World Filters & Sky for Carbon

This mod ports Visual Treatment filters and Sky Shaders from World to Carbon.

HD Vinyls

High quality Vinyls.

Apex Graphics

Graphics mod with rain puddles.

NFSC Unlimiter

Script mod which fixes some issues and makes some improvements for add-on cars.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 SP4, XP SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4.7 GB (Retail) 11 GB (Download)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce3 Series/4 Ti Series
ATI Radeon 8500
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 6800
ATI Radeon 9800
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum[12]
Operating system (OS) 10.4.9
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Other 8x DVD-ROM drive
Integrated Intel graphics cards are not supported.

Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.

References