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+ | {{disambig|the original release|the remake|[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Prince of Persia The Sands of Time cover.jpg | |cover = Prince of Persia The Sands of Time cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Middle East}} | ||
|steam appid = 13600 | |steam appid = 13600 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658747 | |gogcom id = 1207658747 | ||
|strategywiki = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | |strategywiki = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | ||
+ | |hltb = 7297 | ||
|mobygames = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | |mobygames = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | ||
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | ||
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{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47ce | Uplay | Uplay+ version may be DRM Free | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948888a7e300458b47ce | Uplay | Uplay+ version may be DRM Free | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo: https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-16127/Prince-of-Persia-The-Sands-of-Time-Demo | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Peixoto's patch=== | ||
+ | [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Peixoto Peixoto's patch] | ||
+ | * Disables the postprocess blur shader that the game employs | ||
+ | * Gets fog working correctly | ||
+ | * Keyboard\mouse emulation with Xinput gamepads | ||
+ | * Super sampling anti aliasing | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = Audio | + | |120 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes may have Audio desynchronization. Cap the frame rate externally to lower values during these or use v-sync to mitigate this effect as much as possible. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply Widescreen Fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PK3hkfqsCc|title=Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Widescreen HD Test №2 PC - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#popst | + | # Download Widescreen fix by nemesis2000 from [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#popst Here] or from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1999-prince-of-persia-sands-of-time-widescreen-fix-by-nemesis2000/ our Mirror.] |
− | # Extract {{file|pop.7z}} files | + | # Extract {{file|pop.7z}} files into {{P|game}} ''(archive password: pop)''. |
− | # Edit {{file|pop.ini}} to set | + | # Edit {{file|pop.ini}} to set your desired resolution and FOV multiplier. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Post-processing=== | ===Post-processing=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom, blur, and distortion|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom, blur, and distortion|ref=|fix= | ||
− | * Use [ | + | * Use [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Peixoto Peixoto's patch] to disable the blur shader. |
* Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix] to disable the low resolution distortion effect as well as the bloom effect. | * Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix] to disable the low resolution distortion effect as well as the bloom effect. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = XInput controllers have sensitivity issues. See [[# | + | |controller support notes = XInput controllers have sensitivity issues. See [[#Controller_input_not_detected._Unable_to_use_Power_of_Haste_when_using_Controller|Issues fixed]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140918174341/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1294600 Sands of Time with the xbox360 controller walking, not running - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Main Menu and Esc Menu only work with mouse and keyboard. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes | + | |notes = |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.clandlan.net/foros/topic/61092-traduccion-para-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/ here]. |
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Not in GOG.com version | + | |notes = Not available in the GOG.com version; [https://mega.nz/file/i2BhDY7C#OPREiaKXoEp4jfZQ-4dwS__1GcZnoYhv-j8JtKcspAQ/ download]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = [https:// | + | |notes = Retail and GOG version. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=477531361 here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1648915994 here] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fanmade translation available [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time/324 here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} When the ''Water effects'' graphics option is enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. Disabling the setting is a working—albeit sub-optimal—solution. | {{ii}} When the ''Water effects'' graphics option is enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. Disabling the setting is a working—albeit sub-optimal—solution. | ||
− | === | + | === Most of the dialogue has low volume causing it to be inaudible and no subtitles are provided === |
− | + | {{ii}} Appears to be a problem on modern systems only. | |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} No known fixes. <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=I have tested this on 3 different Windows 10 systems with varying hardware and audio configurations along with enabling and disabling EAX/Audio Virtualisation options in the game.}}</ref> |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Controller input not detected=== | + | ===Controller input not detected. <br> Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller=== |
{{ii}} Gamepads are not working on some systems.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/0/1729828401691438915/ Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions]</ref> The game also has sensitivity issues with diagonal input for XInput controllers (running diagonally does not work because the game expects DirectInput values). | {{ii}} Gamepads are not working on some systems.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/0/1729828401691438915/ Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions]</ref> The game also has sensitivity issues with diagonal input for XInput controllers (running diagonally does not work because the game expects DirectInput values). | ||
+ | {{ii}} XInput Controllers need the below fix to enable both triggers to work simultaneously to use The Power of Haste in the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Sidspyker|date=2020-09-22|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/pcgamingwiki_now_has_a_xbox_360xinput_fix_for_prince_of_persia_sands_of_time/post1</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use XInput Plus|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/pcgamingwiki_now_has_a_xbox_360xinput_fix_for_prince_of_persia_sands_of_time/post1</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Download [[Glossary:Controller#XInput Plus|XInput Plus]]. | + | # Download [[Glossary:Controller#XInput Plus|XInput Plus]] and extract it to any folder. |
− | # Set the | + | # Launch XInput Plus |
− | # Go to | + | # Set the Target Program by browsing to the <code>{{p|game}}</code> and selecting {{file|pop.exe}}. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to <code>Sticks</code> tab and for the <code>Left Stick</code> change the <code>Rect Correction</code> slider from <code>0</code> to <code>1</code> |
− | # | + | # Go to <code>DirectInput</code> tab and check <code>Enable DirectInput Output</code>. |
− | # | + | # In the same tab click on <code>LT/RT</code> and select <code>Button 12/13</code> from the dropdown menu. |
+ | # Click Apply, this will install a DLL file to your game folder that will automatically be used when you start the game. | ||
+ | # Start the game and rebind the triggers in Options. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If pressing | + | {{ii}} If pressing Left Stick fully forward results in walking instead of running, go to <code>Sticks</code> then <code>Left Stick</code> and reduce <code>Saturation</code> in 5% increments until rectified. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/prince_of_persia_sands_of_time_has_been_updated_details_inside_d/post1 Prince of Persia: Sands of Time has been updated! Details inside :D, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | {{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com version.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/prince_of_persia_sands_of_time_has_been_updated_details_inside_d/post1 Prince of Persia: Sands of Time has been updated! Details inside :D, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Peixoto Peixoto's patch]|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" option in video settings|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" option in video settings|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} |
Revision as of 09:55, 30 March 2021
This page is for the original release. For the remake, see Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake.
Developers | |
---|---|
Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 2, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view, First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Themes | Middle East |
Key points
- A remastered version of Prince of Persia (1989) can be unlocked on 6th gen consoles, but not in the PC version.
General information
- Ubisoft forums for game series
- Prince of Persia Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1]. Russian copies use StarForce 3 DRM[Note 2]. |
|||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Uplay+ version may be DRM Free |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo: https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-16127/Prince-of-Persia-The-Sands-of-Time-Demo
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Disables the postprocess blur shader that the game employs
- Gets fog working correctly
- Keyboard\mouse emulation with Xinput gamepads
- Super sampling anti aliasing
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[7] |
---|
|
Skip loading screens
- Doing this will cause the game to soft lock at some screen transitions [8]
Delete/rename loading files[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Hardware.ini[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13600/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/13600/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Apply Widescreen Fix (Hor+)[9] |
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Notes
|
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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|
Post-processing
Disable bloom, blur, and distortion |
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|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
French | ||||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Italian | Not available in the GOG.com version; download. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG version. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Polish | Patch for digital release here | |||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Hungarian | Fanmade translation available here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.See here for an alternate profile. |
Issues unresolved
Water effects not rendering
- When the Water effects graphics option is enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. Disabling the setting is a working—albeit sub-optimal—solution.
Most of the dialogue has low volume causing it to be inaudible and no subtitles are provided
- Appears to be a problem on modern systems only.
- No known fixes. [10]
Issues fixed
Controller input not detected.
Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller
- Gamepads are not working on some systems.[11] The game also has sensitivity issues with diagonal input for XInput controllers (running diagonally does not work because the game expects DirectInput values).
- XInput Controllers need the below fix to enable both triggers to work simultaneously to use The Power of Haste in the game.[12]
Use XInput Plus[13] |
---|
Notes
|
Extreme amounts of fog
- Fixed in the GOG.com version.[14]
Use Peixoto's patch[citation needed] |
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Disable "Fog" option in video settings[citation needed] |
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Edit Hardware.ini[15] |
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Missing interface
Edit Hardware.ini[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti4200 ATI Radeon 9500 |
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]
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[3][4][5][6] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (13600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon on 2020-07-01
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2020-01-13
- "Most of the screen goes black. The prince's sword remains, floating in space. Random arrows from the background keep getting shot, on fire. Landing nowhere."
- ↑ Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Widescreen HD Test №2 PC - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- I have tested this on 3 different Windows 10 systems with varying hardware and audio configurations along with enabling and disabling EAX/Audio Virtualisation options in the game.
- ↑ Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/prince_of_persia_series/pcgamingwiki_now_has_a_xbox_360xinput_fix_for_prince_of_persia_sands_of_time/post1
- ↑ Prince of Persia: Sands of Time has been updated! Details inside :D, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon on 2020-07-01