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|strategywiki = Sonic Adventure DX (2011)
 
|strategywiki = Sonic Adventure DX (2011)
 
|wikipedia    = Sonic Adventure
 
|wikipedia    = Sonic Adventure
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
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|introduction    = '''''Sonic Adventure DX (2011)''''' is a [[:Category:Cartoon|cartoon]] [[:Category:Third-person|third-person]] [[:Category:platform|platforming]] game developed by [[:Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and published by [[:Company:Sega|Sega]], and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is the updated version of the original ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' from 2004.
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|introduction    = '''''Sonic Adventure DX (2011)''''' is a {{Glossary:Cartoon}} {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:platform}} game developed by [[:Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and published by [[:Company:Sega|Sega]], and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is an updated version of the original PC port of ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' from 2004.
  
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|release history = This re-release of ''Sonic Adventure DX'' originally served to address some of the issues of the previous 2004 PC port, however, it also introduced new problems of its own, such as limited screen resolutions options, the game screen is {{Term|pillarboxed}} to a 4:3 aspect-ratio, and poor frame skipping. Its configuration launcher also has issues of not saving the game's settings, and it is missing some of the unlockable Game Gear games from the previous PC port and GameCube version.
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|release history = This version of ''Sonic Adventure DX'' was initially released to address some of the issues of the previous 2004 PC port, however, it also introduced some new problems of its own, such as limited screen resolutions options while the game screen is {{Term|pillarboxed}} to a 4:3 aspect-ratio, poor frame-skipping, and re-uses the same poorly converted WMA audio files from the previous PC port. The configuration launcher also has problems of not saving the game's settings, and it is also missing some of the unlockable Game Gear games from the previous PC port and the GameCube version.
  
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|current state  = This version of the game was later replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|another version in 2014]] to address the issues with this re-release.
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Unlike the original 2004 game, it wasn't made available in Japan.
 +
 
 +
|current state  = This version of the game was later replaced in 2014 with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|another updated version]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Sonic_News_Network Sonic News Network] - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe
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{{mm}} [https://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
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{{mm}} [http://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>[http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1#post6541967 Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2]</ref><br /> Was only released physically in Russia. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619044743/http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1|title=Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived)|date=2021-02-03|snippet=All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver...}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Part of Dreamcast Collection<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320111747/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 71250 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam.<ref name="2011 Steam version">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader. This version was able to launch in a different folder and without Steam installed.}}</ref><br /> This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|the current Steam version]].
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{{ii}} This version of the game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|the current Steam version]].
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{{ii}} A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1434-sonic-adventure-dx-hi-res-icon/ downloaded from the Files section]; it can also be applied to the game's executable with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
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{{ii}} A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1434-sonic-adventure-dx-hi-res-icon/ downloaded from the Files section]; it can also be applied to the game's executable with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]]
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===[https://sadxmodinstaller.unreliable.network/ SADX Mod Installer]===
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===[https://sadxmodinstaller.unreliable.network SADX Mod Installer]===
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{{++}} A mod/patching tool that offers bleeding-edge mod updates, downgrading the later PC re-releases to the 2004 port, advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, multiple mod presets (Dreamcast, Enhanced SADX, Minimal), downloads and install necessary dependencies, apply compatibility fixes, and configure SADX Mod Loader's settings before installation.
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{{ii}} A modding and patching tool that features both advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, in addition to coming pre-installed with mod presets, necessary dependencies, and compatibility fixes.
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{{++}} Includes a custom configuration tool to tweak various game settings, as well as remap controller and keyboard bindings for the Input Mod.
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{{++}} Provides a custom configuration tool to customize game settings as well as keyboard and controller bindings.
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{{ii}} After downgrading to the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer, see [[Sonic Adventure DX#Featured mods|here]] and [https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/fixing-the-pc-version-of-sadx/ here] for recommended mods.
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{{++}} Enables the option to downgrade to the 2004 PC port, if desired.
 +
===[https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Sonic_Adventure_DX#Recommended_Enhancements Recommended Enhancement Mods]===
 +
{{ii}} Improvement Mods that are not bundled with the SADX Mod Installer.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} [[#SADX Mod Loader|SADX Mod Installer]] moves the game's configuration file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and the current version of SA Mod Manager moves its related files to {{folder|%localappdata%\SAManager\SADX}}.
 +
{{--}} The 2011 version's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See [[#Configuration tool does not save settings|here]] for details.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventure##.snc}} is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available.
 
{{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventure##.snc}} is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available.
 
{{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventureChaoGarden.snc}} is the game's Chao Garden save data.
 
{{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventureChaoGarden.snc}} is the game's Chao Garden save data.
 +
{{++}} Save files from the 2011 version can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
 +
|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = unknown
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|Sonic Adventure DX Options.png|External options menu.}}
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{{Image|Sonic Adventure DX (Steam 2011) - Configuration launcher.png|External configuration launcher settings.}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Pillarbox}}ed to 4:3 in widescreen.
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|widescreen resolution notes= The 2011 version is {{Term|pillarbox}}ed to 4:3 in widescreen resolutions. Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and disable '''Force 4:3 Aspect Ratio''' under its graphics settings for widescreen support.<ref name="Modded SADX">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-29|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for 21:9 widescreen.
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = Limited up to 1280x720 only.
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = The 2011 version is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for 4K resolution.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Not available in the 2011 version. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Borderless''' and '''Fullscreen''' under SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings.<ref name="Modded SADX" />
−
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = hackable
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Not available in the 2011 version. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Force Mipmapping''' in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.<ref name="Modded SADX" />
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
−
|vsync                      = always on
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = No option in the Dreamcast Collection version, but is on by default anyway
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
 +
|vsync notes                = No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. If using [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], check '''Enable V-sync''' in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings or force it via GPU control panel.<ref name="Modded SADX" />
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              = In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. While they can be switched to 60 FPS via a cheat in the SADX Mod Loader after downgrading to the 2004 port, they will play at double the speed.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS.
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4641385&postcount=1243 NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4641385&postcount=1243|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Create an application profile.
 
# Create an application profile.
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# Add {{code|Sonic Adventure DX.exe}} to the profile you just created; for the Dreamcast Collection version, also add {{code|Sonic.exe}}.
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# Add {{code|Sonic Adventure DX.exe}} to the profile that was just created; for the Dreamcast Collection version, also add {{code|Sonic.exe}}.
 
# Change the value of {{code|Antialiasing compatibility}} to {{code|0x000000C1}}.
 
# Change the value of {{code|Antialiasing compatibility}} to {{code|0x000000C1}}.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{++}} This fix allows [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], or OGSSAA-based [[HSAA]] (with or without SGSSAA) to be forced through [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 
{{++}} This fix allows [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], or OGSSAA-based [[HSAA]] (with or without SGSSAA) to be forced through [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
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{{--}} If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, forced anti-aliasing will only work when your display resolution for the game is set to {{code|640x480}}.
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{{--}} If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, forced anti-aliasing will only work when the display resolution for the game is set to {{code|640x480}}.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and force anti-aliasing through GPU control panel|ref=<ref name="Anti-aliasing">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap          = limited
−
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = The Start button in is hardcoded to Button 8 and the Right Stick camera axes cannot be remapped in this version.<ref name="Controller remap">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-27|comment=Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.}}</ref>
 
|controller sensitivity    = n/a
 
|controller sensitivity    = n/a
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts              = false
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|xbox prompts notes        = Game only uses keyboard prompts.
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|xbox prompts notes        = The 2011 re-release only uses keyboard prompts. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] then install either the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33759 Xbox 360 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33766 Xbox One Prompts] mods.
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = false
+
|dualshock 4              = hackable
−
|dualshock 4 notes        = Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers, the buttons and axes are incorrectly mapped and suffers from uncontrolable camera spinning.<ref name="DualShock 4 support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-24|comment=}}</ref>
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the extra trigger axes causes uncontrollable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port, which cannot be remapped in this version.<ref name="DualShock 4 support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-27|comment=}}</ref> Use the Input Mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for improved DualShock 4 support, however, its configuration tool does have an issue with remapping controls (see [[Sonic Adventure DX#Cannot properly configure DualShock 4 controllers (SADX Mod Installer)|here]]).
−
|dualshock prompts        = false
+
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
−
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
+
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33763 DualShock 3 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33764 PlayStation 4 Prompts] mod.
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
|separate volume notes    = SE, BGM, Voice
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dubtitle Dubtitles] only. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install [https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/6536 Sonic Adventure Retranslated] if playing with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles.
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  |notes    = [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dubtitle Dubtitles] only. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install [https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/6536 Sonic Adventure Retranslated] if playing the game with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dubtitle Dubtitles] only. Use [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49999 French Retranslation] if playing with Japanese audio and French subtitles.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hebrew
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49996 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/339366 download].
−
  |fan      =  
+
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49998 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/309941 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=723585785 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Castilian.
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Latin American Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49997 download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = hackable
 +
|local play players  = 4
 +
|local play modes    = Co-op
 +
|local play notes    = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamebanana.com/mods/49921|title=Character Select Mod|date=1 July 2022}}</ref>
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Configuration tool does not save settings===
 
===Configuration tool does not save settings===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Add key through Registry Editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{--}} The Steam version's configuration tool does not save settings properly, and the Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool does not write a new configuration file if one is missing without re-installing the game.
−
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall</code>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Steam version: add missing registry keys through Registry Editor|ref=<ref name="Configuration tool issues">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Check if you have a folder named SEGA on it. If you don't, right click on Uninstall, click New, then Key and name it {{code|SEGA}}.
+
# Go to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall}}.
−
# Right click {{code|SEGA}}, click New, then Key and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}.
+
# Check if a registry key named {{code|SEGA}} exists. If not, right-click on Uninstall, click New, then Key and name it {{code|SEGA}}.
−
# Right click the newly created {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} and click New, then String Value, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}.
+
# Right-click {{code|SEGA}}, click New, then Key and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}.
−
# Double click the {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} string and change the value to {{code|1}}.
+
# Right-click the newly created {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} and click New, then String Value, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}.
 +
# Double-click the {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} string and change the value to {{code|1}}.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Dreamcast Collection version: create the necessary folders and configuration file manually|ref=<ref name="Configuration tool issues" />|fix=
 +
<ol><li>Check if a series of folders from {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}}} that goes up to {{folder|SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX}} exists. If not, create a new folder in {{p|userprofile\Documents}} and name it {{folder|SEGA}}.</code>
 +
<li>Go into the {{folder|SEGA}}, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{folder|Dreamcast Collection}}.</li>
 +
<li>Go into the {{folder|Dreamcast Collection}} folder, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{folder|Sonic Adventure DX}}.</li>
 +
<li>Go into the {{folder|Sonic Adventure DX}} folder, create a new text file and name it {{file|config.ini}}.</li>
 +
<li>Open the {{file|config.ini}} file that was just created with a text editor, and then paste the following into this file:
 +
<div><pre class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
 +
[Sonic Adventure DX]
 +
COLOURMODE=1
 +
CONTROL2P_INDEX=1
 +
CONTROL2P_TYPE=3
 +
CONTROL_ATTACK1=1
 +
CONTROL_ATTACK2=2
 +
CONTROL_CAMERA_MINUS=36
 +
CONTROL_CAMERA_PLUS=37
 +
CONTROL_CANCEL=1
 +
CONTROL_CONFIRM=0
 +
CONTROL_DOWN=33
 +
CONTROL_INDEX=0
 +
CONTROL_JUMP=0
 +
CONTROL_LEFT=34
 +
CONTROL_RIGHT=35
 +
CONTROL_TYPE=3
 +
CONTROL_UP=32
 +
CONTROL_WHISTLE=3
 +
FOG=1
 +
FULL_SCREEN=0
 +
LANGUAGE=1
 +
RESOLUTION=4
 +
VOLUMN_BGM=80
 +
VOLUMN_SE=80
 +
VOLUMN_VOICE=80
 +
</pre></div>
 +
<li>Save the file (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl+S}}) in this location. The Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool should be able to read and write the configuration files again.</li>
 +
</ol>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|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          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = Criware
 
|audio            = Criware
−
|audio notes      = The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 PC port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/sound-and-music-quality-downgrades/|title=Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify|date=2021-01-24}}</ref> The original Dreamcast ADX audio files can be restored by installing the Sound Overhaul mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].{{note|note=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446023672147345420/659908246126985216/SomeCRIGuide.pdf More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).]}}
+
|audio notes      = The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/sound-and-music-quality-downgrades/|title=Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify|date=2021-01-24}}</ref> The original Dreamcast audio files can be restored with the Sound Overhaul mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].{{note|note=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446023672147345420/659908246126985216/SomeCRIGuide.pdf More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).]}}
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|input notes      = Use the Input Mod bundled with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for SDL2 support.
 
|input notes      = Use the Input Mod bundled with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for SDL2 support.
 
|cutscenes        = Criware
 
|cutscenes        = Criware
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = Sofdec format {{Term|FMV}} files.
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minSM    = 3.0
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7

Latest revision as of 12:57, 6 April 2024

This page is for 2011 version. For the current Steam version, see Sonic Adventure DX (Steam). For the original port, see Sonic Adventure DX.

Sonic Adventure DX (2011)
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) cover
Developers
Sonic Team
Windows Sega of China
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows March 4, 2011
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Platform
Sports Fishing
Vehicles Flight
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Contemporary
Series Sonic Adventure, Dreamcast Collection
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) on IGDB
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Sonic Adventure DX (2011) guide on StrategyWiki
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) on MobyGames
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) on Wikipedia
Sonic Adventure
Subseries of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic Adventure DX 2003
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) 2011
Sonic Adventure 2 2012
Sonic Adventure DX (Steam) 2014

Sonic Adventure DX (2011) is a cartoon third-person platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is an updated version of the original PC port of Sonic Adventure DX from 2004.

This version of Sonic Adventure DX was initially released to address some of the issues of the previous 2004 PC port, however, it also introduced some new problems of its own, such as limited screen resolutions options while the game screen is pillarboxed to a 4:3 aspect-ratio, poor frame-skipping, and re-uses the same poorly converted WMA audio files from the previous PC port. The configuration launcher also has problems of not saving the game's settings, and it is also missing some of the unlockable Game Gear games from the previous PC port and the GameCube version.

Unlike the original 2004 game, it wasn't made available in Japan.

This version of the game was later replaced in 2014 with another updated version.

General information

Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Part of Dreamcast Collection. StarForce DRM.[1]
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 Part of Dreamcast Collection[2]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Can be played without Steam.[3]
This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version.
Windows
This version of the game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with the current Steam version.
A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be downloaded from the Files section; it can also be applied to the game's executable with SADX Mod Installer

Essential improvements

SADX Mod Installer

A modding and patching tool that features both advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, in addition to coming pre-installed with mod presets, necessary dependencies, and compatibility fixes.
Provides a custom configuration tool to customize game settings as well as keyboard and controller bindings.
Enables the option to downgrade to the 2004 PC port, if desired.

Recommended Enhancement Mods

Improvement Mods that are not bundled with the SADX Mod Installer.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1]
SADX Mod Installer moves the game's configuration file to <path-to-game> and the current version of SA Mod Manager moves its related files to %localappdata%\SAManager\SADX.
The 2011 version's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See here for details.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1]
SonicAdventure##.snc is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available.
SonicAdventureChaoGarden.snc is the game's Chao Garden save data.
Save files from the 2011 version can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer.

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video

External configuration launcher settings.
External configuration launcher settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
The 2011 version is pillarboxed to 4:3 in widescreen resolutions. Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer and disable Force 4:3 Aspect Ratio under its graphics settings for widescreen support.[4]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer for 21:9 widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
The 2011 version is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer for 4K resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Not available in the 2011 version. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Borderless and Fullscreen under SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings.[4]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Not available in the 2011 version. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Force Mipmapping in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.[4]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. If using SADX Mod Installer, check Enable V-sync in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings or force it via GPU control panel.[4]
60 FPS
In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. While they can be switched to 60 FPS via a cheat in the SADX Mod Loader after downgrading to the 2004 port, they will play at double the speed.
120+ FPS
Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Use Nvidia Profile Inspector (Nvidia only)[5]
  1. Create an application profile.
  2. Add Sonic Adventure DX.exe to the profile that was just created; for the Dreamcast Collection version, also add Sonic.exe.
  3. Change the value of Antialiasing compatibility to 0x000000C1.

Notes

This fix allows MSAA, SGSSAA, OGSSAA, or OGSSAA-based HSAA (with or without SGSSAA) to be forced through Nvidia Profile Inspector.
If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, forced anti-aliasing will only work when the display resolution for the game is set to 640x480.
Use SADX Mod Installer and force anti-aliasing through GPU control panel[6]

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is not used at all in-game.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
The Start button in is hardcoded to Button 8 and the Right Stick camera axes cannot be remapped in this version.[7]
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
The 2011 re-release only uses keyboard prompts. Use SADX Mod Installer then install either the Xbox 360 Prompts or Xbox One Prompts mods.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the extra trigger axes causes uncontrollable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port, which cannot be remapped in this version.[8] Use the Input Mod included with SADX Mod Installer for improved DualShock 4 support, however, its configuration tool does have an issue with remapping controls (see here).
PlayStation button prompts
Use SADX Mod Installer, then install the DualShock 3 Prompts or PlayStation 4 Prompts mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
V2 tested.[8]
Generic/other controllers
Some DirectInput controllers may not work properly with this game.
Button prompts
No controller prompts whatsoever.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game settings.
In-game settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SE, BGM, Voice
Surround sound
Subtitles
On by default.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Dubtitles only. Use SADX Mod Installer, then install Sonic Adventure Retranslated if playing the game with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles.
French
Dubtitles only. Use French Retranslation if playing with Japanese audio and French subtitles.
German
Hebrew
Fan translation, download.
Italian
Fan translation, download.
Japanese
Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Fan translation, download.
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
[9]
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Configuration tool does not save settings

The Steam version's configuration tool does not save settings properly, and the Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool does not write a new configuration file if one is missing without re-installing the game.
Steam version: add missing registry keys through Registry Editor[10]
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.
  2. Check if a registry key named SEGA exists. If not, right-click on Uninstall, click New, then Key and name it SEGA.
  3. Right-click SEGA, click New, then Key and name it Sonic Adventure DX.
  4. Right-click the newly created Sonic Adventure DX and click New, then String Value, and name it Sonic Adventure DX.
  5. Double-click the Sonic Adventure DX string and change the value to 1.
Dreamcast Collection version: create the necessary folders and configuration file manually[10]
  1. Check if a series of folders from %USERPROFILE%\Documents that goes up to SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX exists. If not, create a new folder in %USERPROFILE%\Documents and name it SEGA.
  2. Go into the SEGA, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it Dreamcast Collection.
  3. Go into the Dreamcast Collection folder, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it Sonic Adventure DX.
  4. Go into the Sonic Adventure DX folder, create a new text file and name it config.ini.
  5. Open the config.ini file that was just created with a text editor, and then paste the following into this file: 
    [Sonic Adventure DX]
COLOURMODE=1
CONTROL2P_INDEX=1
CONTROL2P_TYPE=3
CONTROL_ATTACK1=1
CONTROL_ATTACK2=2
CONTROL_CAMERA_MINUS=36
CONTROL_CAMERA_PLUS=37
CONTROL_CANCEL=1
CONTROL_CONFIRM=0
CONTROL_DOWN=33
CONTROL_INDEX=0
CONTROL_JUMP=0
CONTROL_LEFT=34
CONTROL_RIGHT=35
CONTROL_TYPE=3
CONTROL_UP=32
CONTROL_WHISTLE=3
FOG=1
FULL_SCREEN=0
LANGUAGE=1
RESOLUTION=4
VOLUMN_BGM=80
VOLUMN_SE=80
VOLUMN_VOICE=80
  6. Save the file (File → Save or Ctrl+S) in this location. The Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool should be able to read and write the configuration files again.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Criware The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.[11] The original Dreamcast audio files can be restored with the Sound Overhaul mod included with SADX Mod Installer.[Note 2]
Input SDL2 Use the Input Mod bundled with SADX Mod Installer for SDL2 support.
Cutscenes Criware Sofdec format FMV files.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.8 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7300 series
ATI Radeon X1600
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce 8800 series
ATI Radeon X1900
512 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/71250/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (71250) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  2. ↑ More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).

References

  1. ↑ Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived) - last accessed on 2021-02-03
    "All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver..."
  2. ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
    Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader. This version was able to launch in a different folder and without Steam installed.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-29
  5. ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-29
  7. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
    Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
  9. ↑ Character Select Mod - last accessed on 1 July 2022
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
  11. ↑ Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify - last accessed on 2021-01-24