Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed"
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# 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. | ||
− | # Start | + | # 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'''. | ||
# Click '''Apply''' and '''OK'''. | # Click '''Apply''' and '''OK'''. | ||
− | # Now go to <code> | + | # Now go to <code>MS</code> folder in dgVoodoo's directory and copy {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}}. |
# Go to the <code>{{P|game}}\</code> and paste the files in there. | # Go to the <code>{{P|game}}\</code> and paste the files in there. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove save files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove save files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|Save game data location]]. |
# Remove all the files in the folder. | # Remove all the files in the folder. | ||
# Start a game. | # Start a game. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Copy files from CD and install Fan Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy files from CD and install Fan Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # Go to a root folder of | + | # Go to a root folder of the CD. |
− | # Copy | + | # Copy <code>FEData</code> and <code>GameData</code> from the CD to <code>{{p|game}}</code> |
# Install [http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/porscheunleashed/17483.aspx fan patch]. | # Install [http://www.nfscars.net/file/view/porscheunleashed/17483.aspx fan patch]. | ||
# Try running a game. If it crashes when entering menu, delete save files - see [[#(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu|(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu]]. | # Try running a game. If it crashes when entering menu, delete save files - see [[#(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu|(Fan Patch) Game crashes when entering menu]]. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Remember to install fan patch '''after''' | + | {{ii}} Remember to install fan patch '''after''' copying {{file|FEData}} and {{file|GameData}}, otherwise - some of the files will be overwritten and a game may not work properly. |
}} | }} | ||
===Missing file: mrbupd.dll=== | ===Missing file: mrbupd.dll=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy mrbupd.dll from | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy mrbupd.dll from the CD|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to the root folder of the CD. |
− | # Copy <code>mrbupd.dll</code> to | + | # Copy <code>mrbupd.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code> |
}} | }} | ||
===Unable to open file install.txt=== | ===Unable to open file install.txt=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy install.txt from | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy install.txt from the CD|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to the root folder of the CD. |
− | # Copy <code>install.txt</code> to | + | # Copy <code>install.txt</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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# 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. | ||
− | # Extract the fix and run | + | # Extract the fix and run {{file|PatchInstall.bat}} to apply the '''EmulateHeap''' attribute. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Do not run | + | {{ii}} Do not run {{file|nfs5.reg}} unless using the nGlide wrapper for this game. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 07:31, 29 October 2016
Developers | |
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EA Canada | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 28, 2000 |
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 |
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Retail | DRM: SafeDisc disc check | |||
Amazon.com |
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
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Save game data location
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System | Location |
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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
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | through IPLounge | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Low FPS on modern systems
Instructions |
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Low textures in cockpit view
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Crash when loading a map
Instructions |
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Missing file: mrbupd.dll
Instructions |
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Unable to open file install.txt
Instructions |
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Random crashes
Instructions |
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Normandy Crash
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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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 |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 |