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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 13, 2007}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 13, 2007}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: ProStreet
 
|strategywiki = Need for Speed: ProStreet
 +
|mobygames    = need-for-speed-prostreet
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: ProStreet
 
|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: ProStreet
 
|winehq      = 6057
 
|winehq      = 6057
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Need for Speed}}
 
{{Series|Need for Speed}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} The continue button has been permanently broken after the Online servers were taken down,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Need-for-Speed-Pro-Street-Continue-Button-stop-working/td-p/1167956|title=Solved: Need for Speed Pro Street Continue Button stop working - Answer HQ|date=2016-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-09-25|comment=The game's input freezes randomly after finishing races.}}</ref> rendering the game almost unplayable. For a fix, see [[#Xanvier's NFS ProStreet v1.1 MultiFix|fan-made patch]].
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{{--}} The continue button has been permanently broken after the online servers were taken down,<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Need-for-Speed-Pro-Street-Continue-Button-stop-working/td-p/1167956|title=Solved: Need for Speed Pro Street Continue Button stop working - Answer HQ|date=2016-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-09-25|comment=The game's input freezes randomly after finishing races.}}</ref> rendering the game almost unplayable. For a fix, see [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
 
{{--}} [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45036 VOGONS • View topic - Need For Speed ProStreet 30FPS screencap, can it be removed?]</ref> To remove the cap, see [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
 
{{--}} [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=45036 VOGONS • View topic - Need For Speed ProStreet 30FPS screencap, can it be removed?]</ref> To remove the cap, see [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} No longer available digitally.
 
{{ii}} No longer available digitally.
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{{--}} DLC was not released for PC.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===Patches===
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===[https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#nfsps NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]===
{{ii}} Latest patch can be found [http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/NFS/ps/ here]. Download the right version for your edition. Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
 
 
 
===[https://ci.appveyor.com/project/ThirteenAG/widescreenfixespack/build/artifacts NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]===
 
 
{{++}} Fixes the continue button freeze and other causes of crashes<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-07-11|comment=All the crashes/freezes I had are gone.}}</ref>
 
{{++}} Fixes the continue button freeze and other causes of crashes<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-07-11|comment=All the crashes/freezes I had are gone.}}</ref>
 
{{++}} Uncaps FPS in patch 1.1 version
 
{{++}} Uncaps FPS in patch 1.1 version
 
{{++}} Adds automatic resolution detection and windowed mode
 
{{++}} Adds automatic resolution detection and windowed mode
 
{{ii}} Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] (Origin version requires the [http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/NFS/ps/DD/DLCPatchEuropeRelease_viv.exe Europe 1.1 patch] to be compatible)
 
{{ii}} Requires [[#Patches|Patch 1.1]] (Origin version requires the [http://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/NFS/ps/DD/DLCPatchEuropeRelease_viv.exe Europe 1.1 patch] to be compatible)
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===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} Latest patch can be found [https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-61122/Need-for-Speed-ProStreet-v1-1-Patch here]. Download the right version for your edition. Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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# Delete or rename {{file|attract_english_ntsc.vp6}} and {{file|ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6}}.
 
# Delete or rename {{file|attract_english_ntsc.vp6}} and {{file|ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6}}.
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===Mods===
 +
{{ii}} [https://github.com/ExOptsTeam/NFSPSExOpts/releases NFSPS Extra Options] - Script mod which improves your gaming experience in many ways
 +
{{ii}} [https://github.com/AeroWidescreen/NFSPSHDReflections/releases NFSPS HD Reflections] - Change resolution of reflections<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn0i8_aT_dI NFSPS HD Reflections - YouTube]</ref>
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
{{ii}} [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]] can optionally save all registry settings to an .ini file as well as store user files in a specified directory
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{{ii}} [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]] can optionally save all registry settings to an .ini file as well as store user files in a specified folder
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\NFS ProStreet\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\NFS ProStreet\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               = false
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|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
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|gog galaxy            =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes      =
|xbox cloud           =  
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|origin                 = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|steam cloud           =  
 +
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|uplay                 =  
 +
|uplay notes           =  
 +
|xbox cloud             =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes       =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-prostreet
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-prostreet
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|widescreen resolution notes= Up to 1920x1200 only. Use [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]] for automatic resolution detection and proper HUD scaling.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Up to 1920x1200 only. Use [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]] for automatic resolution detection and proper HUD scaling.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-SXdnamlYRWgtbzA/edit Racer_S's fix], 5040x1050 only<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=17865</ref>
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4lfqq0DpUo-SXdnamlYRWgtbzA/edit Racer_S's fix], 5040x1050 only<ref>https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=17865</ref>
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic                = limited
 
|anisotropic notes          = Sample rate not specified.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Sample rate not specified.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
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===Disable motion blur===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref name="AeroFixes">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvIY76o6NoM &#91;NFSPS&#93; Brake Light & Motion Blur - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
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# Download [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
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# Copy the contents to the installation folder.
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# Open <code>NFSProStreet.GenericFix.ini</code>.
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# Change <code>DisableMotionBlur = 0</code> to <code>DisableMotionBlur = 1</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
  |notes     =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Random crashes on Nvidia GPU===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Rename the game's executable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# Rename <code>nfs.exe</code> to anything else.
 
# Run the game using the renamed file.
 
}}
 
 
===Activation error in Origin version===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Create folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Need-for-Speed-ProStreet/m-p/120186/highlight/true#M156|title=Solved: Need for Speed: ProStreet - Answer HQ|date=2016-9-16}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-9-16|comment=Holdover from EADM days.}}</ref>|fix=
 
#Go to {{code|C:\Program Files (x86)\}} in 64-bit OS or {{code|C:\Program Files\}} in 32-bit OS
 
#Create folder {{code|Origin Games}}
 
#The game should activate now
 
}}
 
 
 
===Controller deadzone issues===
 
===Controller deadzone issues===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix left stick deadzone|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/419 Issue #419 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix left stick deadzone|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/issues/419 Issue #419 · ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack]</ref>|fix=
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# Import unzipped <code>nfs-ps-input-deadzones.nfsms</code>.
 
# Import unzipped <code>nfs-ps-input-deadzones.nfsms</code>.
 
# Save.
 
# Save.
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}}
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===Brake light only activates during ABS===
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{{Fixbox|description=Brake light fix|ref=<ref name="AeroFixes"/>|fix=
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# Download [[#NFS Pro Street Generic Fix|NFS Pro Street Generic Fix]].
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# Copy the contents to the installation folder.
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}}
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===Random crashes on Nvidia GPU===
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{{Fixbox|description=Rename the game's executable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Rename <code>nfs.exe</code> to anything else.
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# Run the game using the renamed file.
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}}
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===Activation error in Origin version===
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{{Fixbox|description=Create folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Need-for-Speed-Games/Need-for-Speed-ProStreet/m-p/120186/highlight/true#M156|title=Solved: Need for Speed: ProStreet - Answer HQ|date=2016-9-16}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-9-16|comment=Holdover from EADM days.}}</ref>|fix=
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#Go to {{code|C:\Program Files (x86)\}} in 64-bit OS or {{code|C:\Program Files\}} in 32-bit OS
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#Create folder {{code|Origin Games}}
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#The game should activate now
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos 32-bit app      =
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|macos 64-bit app      =
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
|multiplayer      = PunkBuster
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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|anticheat        = PunkBuster
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|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 18:50, 29 December 2019

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Need for Speed: ProStreet cover
Developers
EA Black Box
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
EAGL 4
Release dates
Windows November 13, 2007
Need for Speed: ProStreet guide on StrategyWiki
Need for Speed: ProStreet on MobyGames
Need for Speed: ProStreet on Wikipedia
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Need for Speed: Underground (series)
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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

The continue button has been permanently broken after the online servers were taken down,[1][2] rendering the game almost unplayable. For a fix, see NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.
Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.[3] To remove the cap, see NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.

General information

Need for Speed Wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SecuROM DRM
Windows
No longer available digitally.
DLC was not released for PC.

Essential improvements

NFS Pro Street Generic Fix

Fixes the continue button freeze and other causes of crashes[4]
Uncaps FPS in patch 1.1 version
Adds automatic resolution detection and windowed mode
Requires Patch 1.1 (Origin version requires the Europe 1.1 patch to be compatible)

Patches

Latest patch can be found here. Download the right version for your edition. Patch 1.1 caps the frame rate at 30 FPS.[3]

Skip intro videos

Use NFS Pro Street Generic Fix[citation needed]
Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\MOVIES\
  2. Delete or rename attract_english_ntsc.vp6 and ea_bumper_english_ntsc.vp6.

Mods

NFSPS Extra Options - Script mod which improves your gaming experience in many ways
NFSPS HD Reflections - Change resolution of reflections[5]

Game data

NFS Pro Street Generic Fix can optionally save all registry settings to an .ini file as well as store user files in a specified folder

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed ProStreet\[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFS ProStreet\

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video settings

Graphics (Resolution)
Graphics (Resolution)
Graphics (Advanced)
Graphics (Advanced)
Graphics (World)
Graphics (World)
Graphics (Cars)
Graphics (Cars)

Template:Video settings

Disable motion blur

Disable motion blur[6]
  1. Download NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.
  2. Copy the contents to the installation folder.
  3. Open NFSProStreet.GenericFix.ini.
  4. Change DisableMotionBlur = 0 to DisableMotionBlur = 1.

Input settings

Controls settings
Controls settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings
Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Italian
Russian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Console versions only.[7]
LAN play
8 Added in patch 1.1.[8]
Online play
8 The online mode was shut down before 2013.[9]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
For dedicated install patch 1.1 and use Online\Launcher.exe.[8]
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Controller deadzone issues

Fix left stick deadzone[10]
  1. Download NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.
  2. Extract the contents to the installation folder.
  3. Deadzone can be adjusted in NFSProStreet.GenericFix.ini.
Modify deadzones[11]
  1. Download Input Deadzones for Controllers.
  2. Unzip nfs-ps-input-deadzones.nfsms.
  3. Download and run NFS-VltEd.
  4. Import unzipped nfs-ps-input-deadzones.nfsms.
  5. Save.

Brake light only activates during ABS

Brake light fix[6]
  1. Download NFS Pro Street Generic Fix.
  2. Copy the contents to the installation folder.

Random crashes on Nvidia GPU

Rename the game's executable[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Rename nfs.exe to anything else.
  3. Run the game using the renamed file.

Activation error in Origin version

Create folder[12][13]
  1. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\ in 64-bit OS or C:\Program Files\ in 32-bit OS
  2. Create folder Origin Games
  3. The game should activate now

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Anti-cheat PunkBuster

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista (With latest service pack)
Processor (CPU) 2.5 GHz (Windows XP)
3.0 GHz (Windows Vista, 7)
System memory (RAM) 512 MB (Windows XP)
1 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8.1 GB (Retail)
16 GB (Download)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce FX 5950
ATI Radeon 9500
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 2.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0 compatible

Notes

  1. 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