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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|strategywiki = Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | |strategywiki = Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | ||
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|hltb = 6480 | |hltb = 6480 | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''Need for Speed: Porsche 2000''''' in Europe and '''''Need for Speed: Porsche''''' in Latin America and Germany, is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:EA Canada|EA Canada]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the fifth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]] series. | ||
| − | ''' | + | As its name suggest, ''Porsche Unleashed'' centers around the Porsche brand, with car models ranging from years 1950 to 2000. |
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| − | {{ | + | |release history = It was released in North America on March 22, 2000, followed by the Europe and Japan releases on March 24/27, 2000 and August 9, 2001{{cn|February 2024}} respectively. |
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| + | |current state = The game is unplayable without patches on modern Windows OS (see the [[#Essential_improvements| Essential improvements]] section). | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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| − | ===[https:// | + | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2863-need-for-speed-porsche-unleashed-combined-patch/ Tsalikon's Combined Patch]=== |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Includes improvements from the Verok's NFSV Patch, NFS5 Essentials, Enhanced Patch and other fixes |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Follow installation instructions in the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2863-need-for-speed-porsche-unleashed-combined-patch/ PCGamingWiki files page] |
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| + | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2708-veroks-verokster-need-for-speed-v-porsche-unleashed-patch-v106/ Verok/Verokster's Need For Speed V - Porsche Unleashed Patch]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes numerous compatibility issues, adds support for external 3rash API renderers (DirectX, Glide, and OpenGL), implements proper widescreen support with correct FOV, and more{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2708-veroks-verokster-need-for-speed-v-porsche-unleashed-patch-v106/ Mirror of the patch] from archived blog [https://web.archive.org/web/20220128183909/https://verokster.blogspot.com/2019/11/need-for-speed-porsche-unleashed-patch.html page] of the author ([https://www.dropbox.com/s/i80a8u5nbm1uldz/nfs5_pu_patch_1.06.7z?dl=0 Original link] - archive password is NFS) | ||
| + | {{ii}} Depending on your system, certain renderers (DirectX, Glide, and OpenGL) may work better than others. If you encounter bugs or crashes, try switching renderers. | ||
| + | {{--}} Potential updates behind [https://www.patreon.com/verok/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=Porsche%20Unleashed Patreon paywall] (as of 2023-07-16, the latest version is v1.06, dated 2021-11-16, the same as posted here) | ||
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| + | ===[https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/need-for-speed-porsche-unleashed/ SilentPatch]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes numerous compatibility issues, fixes issues caused by Verok's Modern Patch | ||
| + | {{ii}} Use with Verok's Modern Patch is strongly recommended, although not mandatory | ||
===NFS5 Essentials=== | ===NFS5 Essentials=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [http://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-porsche-unleashed/3/files/view/11514/ NFS5 Essentials] | + | {{ii}} [http://www.nfscars.net/need-for-speed-porsche-unleashed/3/files/view/11514/ NFS5 Essentials] fixes numerous compatibility issues, and adds the 4 official downloadable cars and enhances graphics. |
{{ii}} Remember to install [[#NFS5 Essentials|NFS5 Essentials]] '''after''' installing the game | {{ii}} Remember to install [[#NFS5 Essentials|NFS5 Essentials]] '''after''' installing the game | ||
| + | {{ii}} May conflict with Verok/Verokster's patch | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Menu FPS unlocked; race FPS locked at about ~93 fps. | |120 fps notes = Menu FPS unlocked; race FPS locked at about ~93 fps. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Menu lag when using a controller/Axes do not function correctly ( | + | ===Menu/game lag when using a controller/Axes do not function correctly (Windows 8 and later)=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use devreorder to force intended device (needs dinputto8)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use devreorder to force intended device (needs dinputto8)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} This method forces the device enumeration order and hides enumerable devices other than your selected controller from the game, preventing the game from parsing far too many devices at once. | ||
# Download briankendall's [https://github.com/briankendall/devreorder/releases/ devreorder] and elishacloud's [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases/ dinputto8]. | # Download briankendall's [https://github.com/briankendall/devreorder/releases/ devreorder] and elishacloud's [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases/ dinputto8]. | ||
# For devreorder, extract {{file|devreorder.ini}} and {{file|x86}}'s {{file|dinput8.dll}} into main game directory. | # For devreorder, extract {{file|devreorder.ini}} and {{file|x86}}'s {{file|dinput8.dll}} into main game directory. | ||
# For dinputto8, extract {{file|dinput.dll}} into main game directory as well. | # For dinputto8, extract {{file|dinput.dll}} into main game directory as well. | ||
| − | # Edit {{file|devreorder.ini}}- '''[order]''' and '''[visible]''' | + | # Edit {{file|devreorder.ini}} - under the '''[order]''' and '''[visible]''' sections, add a line with your controller's name as it appears in the Windows USB controllers list; i.e. "Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows)". If you have multiple controllers of the same name, you can also use the unique GUID of the controller in curly brackets instead, i.e <code>{01234567-89ab-cdef-0123-456789abcdef}</code> The program <code>DeviceLister.exe</code> included with devreorder can be used to find the both the controller name and its GUID. |
{{ii}} This was tested with Verok's NFSV patch. Needs more testing, but likely works with other versions. | {{ii}} This was tested with Verok's NFSV patch. Needs more testing, but likely works with other versions. | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} As this method affects which devices are visible to the game, you may have to remap your controller again after installing these files. |
| − | {{ii}} There | + | {{ii}} There may still be minor menu lag. |
}} | }} | ||
===Low FPS on modern systems or Crash after click RACE=== | ===Low FPS on modern systems or Crash after click RACE=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=(DirectX 10.1+) Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=(DirectX 10.1/+) Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Download newest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | # Download newest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
# Extract it and place it in a convenient place. | # Extract it and place it in a convenient place. | ||
| + | # Copy {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} from <code>MS\x86</code>. | ||
| + | # Go to the <code>{{P|game}}\</code> and paste all the files nearby game executable. | ||
# Start {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and configure it. | # Start {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and configure it. | ||
# Select '''Virtual 3D Accelerated Card''' under Videocard and set its RAM to '''65536 kB'''. | # Select '''Virtual 3D Accelerated Card''' under Videocard and set its RAM to '''65536 kB'''. | ||
| − | # | + | # In the configurator, go to DirectX>set fast memory access, and 1024MB, to fix FPS issues. |
| − | # | + | # For further FPS issues, go to DirectX->Resolution>Desktop, and set the lowest resolution in game options (the HUD will be very large, consider disabling it in the game's Display settings or by RBM). |
| − | + | {{ii}} In case of white textures bug, use version dgVoodoo 2.53. | |
| − | {{ii}} In case of white textures bug, use version dgVoodoo 2.53 | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Low textures in cockpit view=== | ===Low textures in cockpit view=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windows Vista compatibility mode (without Service Pack) and as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}}As a negative point this solution requires a graph that supports vulkan | {{ii}}As a negative point this solution requires a graph that supports vulkan | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Game crashes at save menu, or can't load save file without crashing ("FILE_save - unable to open file .\savedata\nfs5.trk [FILE=\real\cmn\hlsfile.c, LINE=628]" dialog box)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Change game installation folder permissions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/pcgamingtechsupport/comments/q13q9t/nfs5_porsche_unleashed_launch_error_fix/|date=2023-07-24}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Create the <code>savedata</code> folder in {{P|game}} if it doesn't already exist, or copy existing <code>savedata</code> folder to use existing save games | ||
| + | # Remove the read-only attribute from all files in {{P|game}} by right-clicking the game installation folder, clicking "Properties", then unchecking "Read-only" | ||
| + | # Give all users full control of {{P|game}} by right-clicking the game installation folder, clicking "Properties" -> Security -> Edit -> Add ->, then type in "Everyone" (or, if your Windows installation's language is set to a language other than English, you'll likely need to use the name of the equivalent usergroup is, such as "Jeder" in German or "Todos" in Spanish). Then, with "Everyone" selected, make sure "Permissions for Everyone" are all set to "Allow". | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = hackable |
| − | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = Verok/Verokster's Patch adds support for OpenGL 1.1/3.0 |
|glide versions = true | |glide versions = true | ||
|glide notes = Native support. | |glide notes = Native support. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:32, 9 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Canada | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 22, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Vehicle simulator |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, Europe, Historical |
| Series | Need for Speed |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| The Need for Speed | 1994 |
| Need for Speed II | 1997 |
| Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
| Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
| Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
| Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
| Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
| Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
| Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
| Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
| Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
| Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
| Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
| Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
| Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
| Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
| Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
| Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
| Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed, also known as Need for Speed: Porsche 2000 in Europe and Need for Speed: Porsche in Latin America and Germany, is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fifth entry in the Need for Speed series.
As its name suggest, Porsche Unleashed centers around the Porsche brand, with car models ranging from years 1950 to 2000.
It was released in North America on March 22, 2000, followed by the Europe and Japan releases on March 24/27, 2000 and August 9, 2001[citation needed] respectively.
The game is unplayable without patches on modern Windows OS (see the Essential improvements section).
Availability
Essential improvements
Tsalikon's Combined Patch
- Includes improvements from the Verok's NFSV Patch, NFS5 Essentials, Enhanced Patch and other fixes
- Follow installation instructions in the PCGamingWiki files page
Verok/Verokster's Need For Speed V - Porsche Unleashed Patch
- Fixes numerous compatibility issues, adds support for external 3rash API renderers (DirectX, Glide, and OpenGL), implements proper widescreen support with correct FOV, and more
- Mirror of the patch from archived blog page of the author (Original link - archive password is NFS)
- Depending on your system, certain renderers (DirectX, Glide, and OpenGL) may work better than others. If you encounter bugs or crashes, try switching renderers.
- Potential updates behind Patreon paywall (as of 2023-07-16, the latest version is v1.06, dated 2021-11-16, the same as posted here)
SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous compatibility issues, fixes issues caused by Verok's Modern Patch
- Use with Verok's Modern Patch is strongly recommended, although not mandatory
NFS5 Essentials
- NFS5 Essentials fixes numerous compatibility issues, and adds the 4 official downloadable cars and enhances graphics.
- Remember to install NFS5 Essentials after installing the game
- May conflict with Verok/Verokster's patch
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Delete, move or rename the following files:
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData\[Note 2] |
- Configuration is stored in each individual profile
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveData\[Note 2] |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use Felix Krull's Widescreen Fix or Verok's NFSV Patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use Felix Krull's Widescreen Fix. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Felix Krull's Widescreen Fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enable by default.Tripper Buffer is aviable in 3D Setup | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Menu FPS unlocked; race FPS locked at about ~93 fps. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Windowed
| Use Verok's NFSV Patch[citation needed] |
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| Force windowed[citation needed] |
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| Force windowed (using dgVoodoo2)[citation needed] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Mouse is not used during gameplay. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Any DirectInput controller. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | DirectInput controllers only. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Released as "Need for Speed: Porsche 2000". |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | Console versions only. | |||
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Through IPLounge | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Menu/game lag when using a controller/Axes do not function correctly (Windows 8 and later)
| Use devreorder to force intended device (needs dinputto8)[citation needed] |
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Low FPS on modern systems or Crash after click RACE
| (DirectX 10.1/+) Use dgVoodoo wrapper[citation needed] |
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Low textures in cockpit view
| Run the game in Windows Vista compatibility mode (without Service Pack) and as administrator[citation needed] |
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Random crashes
| Add EmulateHeap[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Normandie crash
| Use Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed Widescreen Fix[citation needed] |
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| Turn off Lens flare[citation needed] |
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Notes
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| Replace the skybox file[citation needed] |
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| Use EmulateHeap metod[citation needed] |
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| Change game installation folder permissions[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 | |
| OpenGL | Verok/Verokster's Patch adds support for OpenGL 1.1/3.0 | |
| Glide | Native support. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 300 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | 625 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 4 MB of VRAM | 8 MB of VRAM |
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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (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
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2023-07-24