Difference between revisions of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time"
(The game requires a geforce 3 as minimum that only supports D3D 8.0, warrior within used pixel shader 1.3 that came after sands of time, pixel shader 2.0 only came with d3d 9. The game too was released to xbox OG that has d3d 8.1) |
m |
||
(28 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) | |||
Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
|hltb = 7297 | |hltb = 7297 | ||
|lutris = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | |lutris = prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 11185 |
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | ||
|winehq = 2605 | |winehq = 2605 | ||
Line 43: | Line 43: | ||
|release history = | |release history = | ||
− | |current state = | + | |current state = A remastered version of [[Prince of Persia|Prince of Persia (1989)]] can't be unlocked on PC, but can be unlocked on the 6th gen consoles. |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] |
{{GOG.com links|1207658747|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658747|prince_of_persia_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
Line 57: | Line 54: | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | DVD releases have a simple disc check.<br>CD releases have {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | DVD releases have a simple disc check.<br>CD releases have {{DRM|SafeDisc|v3}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|3}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic | prince-of-persia-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_the_sands_of_time | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | prince_of_persia_the_sands_of_time | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
Line 65: | Line 63: | ||
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.malavida.com/es/soft/games-for-windows/|title=Games for Windows 3.5.67.0|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.malavida.com/es/soft/games-for-windows/|title=Games for Windows 3.5.67.0|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4366 here. | + | {{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4366 here]. |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
Line 82: | Line 80: | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | * This is a patch which fixes issues with NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GPUs. Download it [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=5322 here]. | |
{{++}} The executable file provided with this patch is totally DRM-free. | {{++}} The executable file provided with this patch is totally DRM-free. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|Bink.int}}, {{file|Intro.int}}, {{file|nvidia.int}}, {{file|poplogo.int}} and {{file|ubisoft.int}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|Bink.int}}, {{file|Intro.int}}, {{file|nvidia.int}}, {{file|poplogo.int}} and {{file|ubisoft.int}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 93: | Line 91: | ||
===Skip loading screens=== | ===Skip loading screens=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}. | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video\}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|POP_IN.int}} and {{file|POP_OUT.int}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|POP_IN.int}} and {{file|POP_OUT.int}}. | ||
− | # Download this [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/raw/master/blank.bik blank | + | # Download this [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/raw/master/blank.bik blank video file] and replace the original {{file|Loading.int}} with it. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
Line 116: | Line 114: | ||
|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = false | |gog galaxy = false | ||
Line 140: | Line 138: | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] | + | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
Line 165: | Line 163: | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes may have | + | |120 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes may have audio desynchronization.<br>See [[#Game_engine_runs_fast_.2F_Prince.27s_animations_seem_too_fast|Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use nemesis2000's 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 Widescreen | + | # Download the Widescreen Fix 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 to | + | # Extract {{file|pop.7z}} files to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} ''(archive password: pop)''. |
− | # Edit {{file|pop.ini}} to set | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\pop.ini}} to set the desired resolution and FOV multiplier. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
Line 195: | Line 193: | ||
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
# Run the game directly from DxWnd. | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
Line 213: | Line 199: | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Supports Mouse4 and Mouse5 buttons | + | |key remap notes = Supports {{key|Mouse4}} and {{key|Mouse5}} buttons. |
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
Line 222: | Line 208: | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
Line 280: | Line 266: | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Effects, | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, Music and Voice sliders. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
Line 290: | Line 276: | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) | + | |eax support notes = EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). |
|royalty free audio = always on | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
Line 354: | Line 340: | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation. [https://ggames.com.br/topico/7847-download-traducao-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-pt-br/ Download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 392: | Line 378: | ||
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time] | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
Line 433: | Line 419: | ||
===Alt+Tab not working=== | ===Alt+Tab not working=== | ||
− | {{ii}} After opening the game, pressing {{key|alt|tab}} does not return to the desktop | + | {{ii}} After opening the game, pressing {{key|alt|tab}} does not return to the desktop. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Before entering the game, open a folder or a | + | {{Fixbox|description=Before entering the game, open a folder or a TXT file and then enter the game.}} |
===Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller=== | ===Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Gamepads | + | {{ii}} Gamepads do not work on some systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/13600/discussions/0/1729828401691438915/|title=Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} 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> | {{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> | ||
Line 448: | Line 435: | ||
# Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be installed to the game directory. | # Click '''Apply''' and a DLL file will be installed to the game directory. | ||
# Run the game and rebind triggers in the options. | # Run the game and rebind triggers in the options. | ||
+ | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If pressing the Left Stick fully forward makes | + | {{ii}} If pressing the Left Stick fully forward makes the player walk instead of running:<br> - Go to '''Sticks''' tab, then '''Left Stick''' tab and reduce {{key|Saturation}} in 5% increments until rectified. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input to map the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger to the R key on keyboard|fix= |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only works if the R key is still set to rewind time on the keyboard. | {{ii}} Only works if the R key is still set to rewind time on the keyboard. | ||
{{ii}} Search for community layout "''ttt xbox style''" which is pre-assembled to fix the issue. | {{ii}} Search for community layout "''ttt xbox style''" which is pre-assembled to fix the issue. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Post-processing=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable bloom, blur and distortion|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | * Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] to disable blur shader. | ||
+ | * Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix] to disable low resolution distortion effect and bloom effect. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Increase pixelated post-processing effects and water resolution|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | * Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] and enable '''Forced Resolution''' with '''Super Sampling''' set to '''Ceilx2''' or '''Ceilx4'''. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} May require original executable, so Steam version could be downgraded with Steamless. | ||
+ | {{ii}} May be incompatible with overlays, like MSI Afterburner/RTSS and ReShade. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 461: | Line 462: | ||
{{ii}} When ''Water effects'' are enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. | {{ii}} When ''Water effects'' are enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Water Effects" in the video settings}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Water Effects" in the video settings}} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix]}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/06/prince-of-persia-sands-of-time.html 3D Vision fix]}} | ||
Line 470: | Line 472: | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" in the video settings}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Fog" in the video settings}} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon|date=2020-07-01}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open {{folder|{{p|game}}\Hardware.ini}}. |
# Change the following values as noted: | # Change the following values as noted: | ||
#* <code>ForceVSFog=1</code> | #* <code>ForceVSFog=1</code> | ||
Line 480: | Line 482: | ||
===Missing interface=== | ===Missing interface=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit INI file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|Hardware.ini}}. |
# Change the following value as noted: | # Change the following value as noted: | ||
#* <code>CanStretchRect=1</code> to <code>CanStretchRect=0</code> | #* <code>CanStretchRect=1</code> to <code>CanStretchRect=0</code> | ||
Line 502: | Line 504: | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
− | Use the following configuration in DxWnd: | + | # Use the following configuration in DxWnd: |
− | + | # Under the '''Compat.''' tab, tick {{code|Set single core process affinity}}. | |
}} | }} | ||
=== Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast === | === Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast === | ||
− | {{ii}} Don't use RTSS | + | {{ii}} Don't use RTSS. In-engine frames (prince) still run fast. |
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}}} | ||
Line 515: | Line 517: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-25|comment=Tested the vanilla version in-game with Bandicam and it uses DX9.}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
Line 537: | Line 539: | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 568: | Line 570: | ||
{{Fixbox|fix= | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
# Download from [https://electricr4nger.wixsite.com/pop-trilogy-tools official site] or [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wiuy0SkRGZiC2F3YjYh001f6fvCe7PkC direct link] or [https://mega.nz/file/ROhyXabb#HyuTYE-XWSAwBXpdkSA3dLmp8ZtU7lXVF99-AGS-dMQ mirror]. | # Download from [https://electricr4nger.wixsite.com/pop-trilogy-tools official site] or [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wiuy0SkRGZiC2F3YjYh001f6fvCe7PkC direct link] or [https://mega.nz/file/ROhyXabb#HyuTYE-XWSAwBXpdkSA3dLmp8ZtU7lXVF99-AGS-dMQ mirror]. | ||
− | # Extract all files to | + | # Extract all files to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Sound\}} and run {{file|extract_and_convert_all.bat}}. |
# As soon as it's finished, check the newly created {{folder|!audio}} folder. | # As soon as it's finished, check the newly created {{folder|!audio}} folder. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Notes''' |
{{ii}} For further information, check the {{file|README.txt}} file inside the archive. | {{ii}} For further information, check the {{file|README.txt}} file inside the archive. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/games/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time/addons/popsot-remastered-textures-by-vargatomi Remastered Textures]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and unzip the mod into a folder of your choice. | ||
+ | # Run [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]. | ||
+ | # Select {{code|Prince of Persia - SOT}} in the list. | ||
+ | # Scroll down to {{key|Texture swapping}}, and make sure the box is ticked. | ||
+ | # Select one of the proposed paths; '''VOKSI''' is the default selection. | ||
+ | # Copy the contents of the mod into both the {{folder|Dumps}} and {{folder|Replacements}} folders. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/princeofpersiathesandsoftime/mods/8 Prince and Farah Concept Art]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This mod makes The Prince and Farah's appearance look like in the concept art. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 07:04, 11 April 2024
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 | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy, Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a singleplayer third-person and bird's-eye view action, adventure and platform game in the Prince of Persia series.
A remastered version of Prince of Persia (1989) can't be unlocked on PC, but can be unlocked on the 6th gen consoles.
General information
- Official franchise Discord server
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | DVD releases have a simple disc check. CD releases have SafeDisc v3 DRM[Note 1]. Russian copies use StarForce 3 DRM[Note 2]. |
|||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Ubisoft+ | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [7] |
- 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).
- A free demo is available here.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- This is a patch which fixes issues with NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GPUs. Download it here.
- The executable file provided with this patch is totally DRM-free.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[8] |
---|
|
Skip loading screens
Delete or rename video files |
---|
Notes
|
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 |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
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) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | In-engine cutscenes may have audio desynchronization. See Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use nemesis2000's Widescreen Fix (Hor+)[10] |
---|
Notes
|
Windowed
Use DxWnd[11] |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Supports Mouse4 and Mouse5 buttons. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers have sensitivity issues. See Issues fixed.[12] | |
Full controller support | Main Menu and Esc Menu only work with mouse and keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | Might require manual mapping by double-clicking bind and pressing desired button. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | [13] | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, Music and Voice sliders. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX Unified (compatible with EAX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0). | |
Royalty free audio |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to enable EAX and surround sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | Retail, Steam and Ubisoft Connect only. Patch for the GOG release here. |
|||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. Download. | |||
Russian | Retail and GOG only. Patch for other digital releases here. | |||
Spanish | Retail, Steam and Ubisoft connect only. Patch for GOG release here. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. |
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 fixed
Enable Alt+F4
Instructions |
---|
|
Alt+Tab not working
- After opening the game, pressing Alt+Tab ↹ does not return to the desktop.
Before entering the game, open a folder or a TXT file and then enter the game. |
---|
Controller input not detected. Unable to use Power of Haste when using Controller
- Gamepads do not work on some systems.[14]
- 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.[15]
Use XInput Plus[16] |
---|
Notes
|
Use Steam Input to map the Left trigger to the R key on keyboard |
---|
Notes
|
Post-processing
Disable bloom, blur and distortion |
---|
|
Increase pixelated post-processing effects and water resolution |
---|
Notes
|
Water effects not rendering
- When Water effects are enabled, water does not render on certain modern systems, such as those employing Intel HD Graphics.
Disable "Water Effects" in the video settings |
---|
Use 3D Vision fix |
---|
Extreme amounts of fog
- Fixed in the GOG.com version.[17]
Use Peixoto's patch |
---|
Disable "Fog" in the video settings |
---|
Edit INI file[18] |
---|
|
Missing interface
Edit INI file[citation needed] |
---|
|
Most of the dialogue has low volume causing it to be inaudible
- Appears to be an issue on modern systems only.
Enable Loudness Equalization |
---|
|
Prince stuck in attack motion / Game running too fast
Force CPU affinity to one core[citation needed] |
---|
Use DxWnd |
---|
|
Game engine runs fast / Prince's animations seem too fast
- Don't use RTSS. In-engine frames (prince) still run fast.
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
---|
Enable V-Sync and set the refresh rate to 60Hz |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b | [19] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Extract all Voice, SFX & Music files
Instructions |
---|
Notes
|
Remastered Textures
Instructions |
---|
|
Mods
Prince and Farah Concept Art
- This mod makes The Prince and Farah's appearance look like in the concept art.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, ME | 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 | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 Matrox Parhelia DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 9500 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.0 compatible |
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX is not supported.
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
- ↑ Games for Windows 3.5.67.0 - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon on 2020-07-01
- ↑ Can not progress past the very first area - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Widescreen HD Test №2 PC - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ speedrun.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sands of Time with the xbox360 controller walking, not running - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Genesisbr on 2023-07-27
- ↑ Gamepad not working; Graphics not working. :: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Sidspyker on 2020-09-22
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Prince of Persia: Sands of Time has been updated! Details inside :D, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon on 2020-07-01
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-25
- Tested the vanilla version in-game with Bandicam and it uses DX9.