Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed"
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===Low FPS on modern systems=== | ===Low FPS on modern systems=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 10.1+) Use dgVoodoo wrapper}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|(DirectX 10.1+) Use dgVoodoo wrapper|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# 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. | ||
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===(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu=== | ===(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove save files}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove save files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to your save folder (default): <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed\SaveData</pre> | # Go to your save folder (default): <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed\SaveData</pre> | ||
# Remove all the files in the folder. | # Remove all the files in the folder. | ||
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===Crash when loading a map=== | ===Crash when loading a map=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy files from CD and install Fan Patch}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy files from CD and install Fan Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to a root folder of your CD. | # Go to a root folder of your CD. | ||
# Copy folders '''FEData''' and '''GameData''' from your CD to a folder where you've installed a game overwriting all files: <pre>default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</pre> | # Copy folders '''FEData''' and '''GameData''' from your CD to a folder where you've installed a game overwriting all files: <pre>default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</pre> | ||
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===Missing file: mrbupd.dll=== | ===Missing file: mrbupd.dll=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy mrbupd.dll from your CD}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy mrbupd.dll from your CD|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to a root folder of your CD. | # Go to a root folder of your CD. | ||
# Copy <code>mrbupd.dll</code> to your install folder (default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</code>). | # Copy <code>mrbupd.dll</code> to your install folder (default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</code>). | ||
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===Unable to open file install.txt=== | ===Unable to open file install.txt=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy install.txt from your CD}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy install.txt from your CD|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to a root folder of your CD. | # Go to a root folder of your CD. | ||
# Copy <code>install.txt</code> to your install folder (default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</code>). | # Copy <code>install.txt</code> to your install folder (default: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Need For Speed - Porsche Unleashed</code>). | ||
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===Random crashes=== | ===Random crashes=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Add EmulateHeap}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Add EmulateHeap|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility nGlide compatibility] page. | # Go to [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility nGlide compatibility] page. | ||
# Find '''Need For Speed 5: Porsche Unleashed''' on the list and download a fix for it. | # Find '''Need For Speed 5: Porsche Unleashed''' on the list and download a fix for it. | ||
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===Normandy Crash=== | ===Normandy Crash=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off Lens flare}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off Lens flare|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# In game, go to Options. | # In game, go to Options. | ||
# Go to Graphics tab and go to Advanced Settings. | # Go to Graphics tab and go to Advanced Settings. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace the skybox file}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace the skybox file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\GameData\Track\Sky</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\GameData\Track\Sky</code> | ||
# Rename <code>Farmland.bin</code> to <code>Farmland_backup.bin</code>. | # Rename <code>Farmland.bin</code> to <code>Farmland_backup.bin</code>. | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 24 July 2016
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Canada | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 28, 2000 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| ⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Released as Need for Speed: Porsche 2000 outside North America.
- The game is unplayable without patches on new systems. See Fan Patch.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: SafeDisc disc check | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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Essential improvements
Fan Patch
- Fan Patch is essential to play the game on new systems. It also adds a few new cars and enhances graphics.
- There is also some fan patch called "2008 v1.1 MOD By Porsche maniak", which should support widescreen resolution, such as 1366(1360)x768.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Video settings.
- Main menu is always rendered at 640x480.
- Wide screen option in menu doesn't provide support for wide-screen resolutions. Instead it renderes black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Input settings
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | through IPLounge | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Low FPS on modern systems
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Low textures in cockpit view
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Crash when loading a map
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Missing file: mrbupd.dll
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Unable to open file install.txt
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Random crashes
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Normandy Crash
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Issues unresolved
Slow-down when using a controller
- When using a controller, frame-rate may drop significantly in main-menu.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 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 | Direct3D compatible 8 MB of VRAM |