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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-most-wanted|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-most-wanted|85}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 6477 | ||
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Most Wanted | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: Most Wanted | ||
|mobygames = need-for-speed-most-wanted | |mobygames = need-for-speed-most-wanted | ||
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|winehq = 2577 | |winehq = 2577 | ||
|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: Most Wanted }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If your game is not in | + | {{ii}} If your game is not in English, delete/rename the files corresponding to your language instead, and if you have the PAL version, the file names will have PAL instead of NTSC at the end. |
}} | }} | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = 40 FPS cap in multiplayer. |
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
|120 fps notes = Higher frame rate is difficult to achieve on modern systems and can cause weird camera behavior. Installing [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix] comes with a 60 FPS limit, which can be changed in <code>d3d9.ini</code>. | |120 fps notes = Higher frame rate is difficult to achieve on modern systems and can cause weird camera behavior. Installing [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsmw ThirteenAG's fix] comes with a 60 FPS limit, which can be changed in <code>d3d9.ini</code>. | ||
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# Download DSOAL from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal here]. | # Download DSOAL from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal here]. | ||
# Drop <code>dsoal.dll</code>, <code>alsoft.ini</code> and <code>dsoal-aldrv.dll</code> near the game's executable (<code>{{P|game}}</code>) | # Drop <code>dsoal.dll</code>, <code>alsoft.ini</code> and <code>dsoal-aldrv.dll</code> near the game's executable (<code>{{P|game}}</code>) | ||
− | {{ii}} If you already copied HRTFs to <code> | + | {{ii}} If you already copied HRTFs to <code>{{p|appdata}}\OpenAL\</code> before, the game will use it. To disable it change line in alsoft.ini: <code>hrtf=false</code> |
{{ii}} You may want to check out preconfigured DSOAL to use especially for this game with some tweaks [https://yadi.sk/d/_t8pqrjm0vumig here] | {{ii}} You may want to check out preconfigured DSOAL to use especially for this game with some tweaks [https://yadi.sk/d/_t8pqrjm0vumig here] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Available [http://www.playground.ru/files/need_for_speed_most_wanted_russifikator_polnaya_rusifikatsiya_video_zvuk_tekst-41217/ here]. | |notes = Available [http://www.playground.ru/files/need_for_speed_most_wanted_russifikator_polnaya_rusifikatsiya_video_zvuk_tekst-41217/ here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://slovenciny.com/need-for-speed-most-wanted-sk/ download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = All players needs to set the game to same language as hoster to find the LAN server. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=January 3, 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=January 3, 2018}}|fix= | ||
Set options: "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and "Run program as an administrator". | Set options: "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and "Run program as an administrator". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microstutter on modern machines=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS to 64. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Modifications=== |
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK42wnWjYmQ NFS Most Wanted REDUX]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Total conversion Mod that contain the best community creations. | ||
====[https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSMWExOpts/releases NFSMW Extra Options]==== | ====[https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSMWExOpts/releases NFSMW Extra Options]==== | ||
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====[https://dfiles.eu/files/0um8lw6fe Modern Rockport]==== | ====[https://dfiles.eu/files/0um8lw6fe Modern Rockport]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Improves texture quality and removes the orange filter | + | {{++}} Improves texture quality and removes the orange filter. |
{{ii}} Comparisons between various texture mods can be found [https://nfszone.pl/articles/articles.php?article_id=277 here] | {{ii}} Comparisons between various texture mods can be found [https://nfszone.pl/articles/articles.php?article_id=277 here] | ||
====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/9m5moes6cjie9hd/AUTUMN-HotPursuit_HD_MOD.7z/file Alex.Ka 4K Textures]==== | ====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/9m5moes6cjie9hd/AUTUMN-HotPursuit_HD_MOD.7z/file Alex.Ka 4K Textures]==== | ||
− | {{++}} 4K quality texture pack | + | {{++}} 4K quality texture pack. |
− | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFWRcmfX2D4 | + | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFWRcmfX2D4 Most Wanted Eternal]==== |
{{++}} Improves the world textures, lighting, skyboxes, etc. | {{++}} Improves the world textures, lighting, skyboxes, etc. | ||
====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QutJK5JxVE HD - Ideal Graphics]==== | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QutJK5JxVE HD - Ideal Graphics]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Aims to improve the visuals without ruining the original feel of the game | + | {{++}} Aims to improve the visuals without ruining the original feel of the game. |
{{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20201211161750/https://e1.sharemods.com/cgi-bin/dl.cgi/cvf2rsz6w5hqkrlghjtpe5nsbuu54h5ox5iyop2d6qv33kcwqyluh4i/NFSMW_HD_2020.zip Archived download link] | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20201211161750/https://e1.sharemods.com/cgi-bin/dl.cgi/cvf2rsz6w5hqkrlghjtpe5nsbuu54h5ox5iyop2d6qv33kcwqyluh4i/NFSMW_HD_2020.zip Archived download link] | ||
− | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhEELj_3FEQ | + | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhEELj_3FEQ NFSMW Reshaded]==== |
− | {{++}} Graphics enhancement mod | + | {{++}} Graphics enhancement mod. |
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/80 NFSMW World Controller]==== | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/80 NFSMW World Controller]==== | ||
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====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/nfsmw Xbox Rain Droplets]==== | ====[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/XboxRainDroplets/releases/tag/nfsmw Xbox Rain Droplets]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Basic implementation of | + | {{++}} Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from [https://github.com/aap/skygfx SkyGFX] for other games. |
====[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RoROnS-u8SOxhYJKEywcJ-rIx02pTinV X360 stuff]==== | ====[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RoROnS-u8SOxhYJKEywcJ-rIx02pTinV X360 stuff]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Restores Xbox 360 graphics effects | + | {{++}} Restores Xbox 360 graphics effects. |
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====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/998 NFSMW Remastered UI]==== | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/998 NFSMW Remastered UI]==== | ||
− | {{++}} HD UI without requiring TexMod, re-scaled most of the icons and other things | + | {{++}} HD UI without requiring TexMod, re-scaled most of the icons and other things. |
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1096 NFSMW: Upscaled HUD]==== | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1096 NFSMW: Upscaled HUD]==== | ||
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====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1100 Upscaled Minimap Textures]==== | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/1100 Upscaled Minimap Textures]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Upscaled map in menus (not in game map on HUD) | + | {{++}} Upscaled map in menus (not in game map on HUD). |
====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/471 Fiery Cop Explosion Mod]==== | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/471 Fiery Cop Explosion Mod]==== | ||
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====[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zOoxRa5ccg-jWysXZmeo-KG3TLNrJKxt?usp=sharing Original Music in 44.1 kHz]==== | ====[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zOoxRa5ccg-jWysXZmeo-KG3TLNrJKxt?usp=sharing Original Music in 44.1 kHz]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Replaces the in-game 36kHz music with | + | {{++}} Replaces the in-game 36kHz music with its 44.1 kHz counterparts.<ref>https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-most-wanted/7/files/view/17049/</ref>{{cn|No, it's not just resampled, there is a slight bump above 36kHz to 44kHz in Spek}} |
− | ====[https:// | + | ====[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WjH1Rcq55Q Desert mod]==== |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Adds a desert look to the game. |
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://mega.nz/folder/EBkgnACB#3tMEQxaiZXkRsMpWqbCsZQ Most Wanted HQ Repack]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Balanced compilation of lore-friendly community mods and patches. | ||
− | ====[https:// | + | ====[https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2518 MW - XBOX 360 Cutscenes to PC (PAL & NTSC)]==== |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Converted HD Xbox 360 movies to .vp6 to work with the PC port. |
+ | {{ii}} English FMVs only. [https://nfsmods.xyz/mod/2741 HD Spanish FMVs] also available. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
− | |minGPU | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series |
− | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 | |
|minGPU3 = Intel 950/i915g <br/> S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro | |minGPU3 = Intel 950/i915g <br/> S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
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|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9800 series | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 |
− | | | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 series |
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recDX = 9.0c | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
|reccont = USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel | |reccont = USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
Revision as of 02:50, 15 June 2021
For the 2012 game, see Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
Developers | |
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EA Black Box | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Street racing |
Series | Need for Speed: Most Wanted |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | |
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Subseries of Need for Speed | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted | 2005 |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) | 2012 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
- A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be found on the community site.
- Demo (its speed.exe can be used in retail 1.2 version of the game; may be incompatible with widescreen mod).
Version differences
- Black Edition content includes:[3]
- '67 Camaro SS and BMW M3 GTR
- Specially tuned rides
- Three exclusive races
- Black Edition challenge
- Bonus DVD
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 is the last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues and is strongly recommended.[4]
NFSMW HD Reflections
- Scales the resolution of road, vehicle, and rear view mirror reflections.
- Adds traffic lights, car shadows, shader and particle effects to the rearview mirror.
- Restores geometry such as front-end reflections and world detail.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed Most Wanted\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS Most Wanted\<user-id>\ |
- Need for Speed: Underground 2 savegame grants you extra in-game cash[5]
Video settings
- ThirteenAG's fix requires the latest patch. See Patches.
Field of view (FOV)
Set custom FOV with NFS-VltEd[6] |
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Set custom FOV with RockportEd[6] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[6] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur manually[6] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
- By default, game plays sound in 22.05 kHz. To change into high quality 44.1 kHz, set level of details to 2 or max (sometimes to level 3), and restart the game.[citation needed]
Natural stereo virtualization
Use DSOAL |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod. | ||
LAN play | 4 | All players needs to set the game to same language as hoster to find the LAN server. | ||
Online play | 4 | Online play was retired on August 2011 [7] |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
Poor frame rate and crashes
Install DirectPlay |
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Can't install both NFS Underground and NFS Most Wanted (2005) on the same PC
- This problem occurs because both games use the same name for their main executables (
speed.exe
). After installing one game and attempting to install the other, its autorun program assumes it's already been installed.
Workaround[citation needed] |
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Controller deadzone issues
Fix left stick deadzone[8] |
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Stability issues
Install MWFixes[9] |
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Can't set shadows on Intel GPU
- On a PC with Intel GPU (or with Nvidia Optimus technology), the Shadow detail option is inactive.
Install ThirteenAG's fix[citation needed] |
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Menu lag on multi core systems
Change CPU Affinity[citation needed] |
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Game settings keep resetting
Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Set options: "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" and "Run program as an administrator". |
Microstutter on modern machines
Limit FPS to 64. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 | [10] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Disable AI catch-up (rubber band effect)
Use NFSMWExOpts[citation needed] |
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Modifications
NFS Most Wanted REDUX
- Total conversion Mod that contain the best community creations.
NFSMW Extra Options
- Script mod which improves your gaming experience in many ways.
High Quality Vinyls
- A port of the high quality vinyls from the Xbox 360 version to PC.
Modern Rockport
- Improves texture quality and removes the orange filter.
- Comparisons between various texture mods can be found here
Alex.Ka 4K Textures
- 4K quality texture pack.
Most Wanted Eternal
- Improves the world textures, lighting, skyboxes, etc.
HD - Ideal Graphics
- Aims to improve the visuals without ruining the original feel of the game.
- Archived download link
NFSMW Reshaded
- Graphics enhancement mod.
NFSMW World Controller
- Can be used to change the camera, time speed, and HUD visibility.
NFS Music Player
- This is a custom music player replacement and a BASS library interface for NFS.
Xbox Rain Droplets
- Basic implementation of Xbox rain droplets from SkyGFX for other games.
X360 stuff
- Restores Xbox 360 graphics effects.
NFSMW Remastered UI
- HD UI without requiring TexMod, re-scaled most of the icons and other things.
NFSMW: Upscaled HUD
- UHUD is a recreating of NFSMW 2005's UI from scratch using mostly vector materials, with original texture proportions to help keep the same look.
Upscaled Minimap Textures
- Upscaled map in menus (not in game map on HUD).
Fiery Cop Explosion Mod
- Restores the effects resembling presented in PS2 demo cinematic/trailer.
Original Music in 44.1 kHz
- Replaces the in-game 36kHz music with its 44.1 kHz counterparts.[11][citation needed]
Desert mod
- Adds a desert look to the game.
Most Wanted HQ Repack
- Balanced compilation of lore-friendly community mods and patches.
MW - XBOX 360 Cutscenes to PC (PAL & NTSC)
- Converted HD Xbox 360 movies to .vp6 to work with the PC port.
- English FMVs only. HD Spanish FMVs also available.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2000 MX or GTS Series ATI Radeon 7500 Intel 950/i915g S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9800 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Controller | Keyboard and Mouse | USB-based DirectInput compatible Gamepad or Racing Wheel |
Notes
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ EA Games - Need for Speed: Most Wanted- Black Edition (retrieved) - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ EA - Patch 1.3 Changelog (retrieved) - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-10-22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-19
- ↑ EA - Online Service Updates - last accessed on 2019-11-11
- ↑ Need for Speed - Analog sticks deadzone · Issue #165 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack - last accessed on 2017-04-05
- ↑ NFSMods - MWFixes
- ↑ xan1242 comments on Xenia lets you control the car in NFS MW05! - last accessed on 2017-05-16
- ↑ https://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-most-wanted/7/files/view/17049/