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Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)	2014
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This page is for the Steam version. For the original port, see Sonic Adventure DX. For other versions, see Sonic Adventure DX (2011).

Key points

Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues.

Only available through Steam and no update for those owning physical or DRM-free version.

Missing all Game Gear games from the GameCube and 2003 PC versions; use SADX Mod Installer.

Aspect ratio is locked to pillarboxed 4:3; use SADX Mod Installer.

The game may occasionally cap the frame rate at about 48 FPS instead of 60 FPS; SADX Mod Installer may help.

General information

Sonic News Network - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe

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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Green Man Gaming
Steam

All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

SADX Mod Installer

Allows to set resolution, frame rate settings, HUD scaling etc. before installation (in custom mode), and auto-detects desktop resolution.

Supports Steam, 2004, DC Collection/Remastered and can also be installed over BetterSADX.

A list of additional recommended mods can be found here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

BetterSADX moves the save file to <path-to-game>\savedata

Save game cloud syncing

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

Video settings

Configuration tools graphics tab.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Configuration tools input tab with keyboard.

In game setting window for keyboard.

Configuration tools input tab with controller.

In game setting window for controller.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

Issues fixed

Low FPS

If the FPS is stuck in the 40s and won't rise to 60, disable the in-game FXAA and Vsync and instead, force them through the Nvidia/Radeon control panel.

Sky Chase too difficult

Reduce resolution to 640x480^[1]

Notes

This might be caused by BetterSADX.^{[citation needed]}

Setting an even lower resolution, such as 320x240, makes the level even easier, however this may have other unintended consequences, as the original Dreamcast version ran at 720x480 (in 4:3).

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c
Shader Model support	3.0

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

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	Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
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 (71250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ [QUESTION] Menu and HUD Size -Currently WIP- :: BetterSADX

[Proton_path_note-1] 1.0 ^1.1 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 (71250) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (71250) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] [QUESTION] Menu and HUD Size -Currently WIP- :: BetterSADX

[Note 1]

[1]

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+{{cleanup|update the page with SADX Mod Installer or other mods where appropriate}}
 {{Infobox game
 |title        = Sonic Adventure DX
@@ Line 24: / Line 25: @@
 {{++}} Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues.
 {{ii}} Only available through Steam and no update for those owning physical or DRM-free version.
-{{--}} Missing all Game Gear games from the GameCube and 2003 PC versions; use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]].
+{{--}} Missing all Game Gear games from the GameCube and 2003 PC versions; use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
-{{--}} Aspect ratio is locked to pillarboxed 4:3; use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]].
+{{--}} Aspect ratio is locked to pillarboxed 4:3; use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
-{{--}} The game may occasionally cap the frame rate at about 48 FPS instead of 60 FPS; [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]] may help.
+{{--}} The game may occasionally cap the frame rate at about 48 FPS instead of 60 FPS; [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] may help.
 '''General information'''
@@ Line 41: / Line 42: @@
 ==Essential improvements==
-===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=299808681 BetterSADX]===
+===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/sadx-dreamcast-conversion/news/new-mod-installer-now-available1 SADX Mod Installer]===
-{{++}} Adds:
+{{++}} Allows to set resolution, frame rate settings, HUD scaling etc. before installation (in custom mode), and auto-detects desktop resolution.
-* Resolution options, including true widescreen
+{{ii}} Supports Steam, 2004, DC Collection/Remastered and can also be installed over BetterSADX.
-* Improved graphics, audio, and full controller support
+{{ii}} A list of additional recommended mods can be found [https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/fixing-the-pc-version-of-sadx/ here].
-* Restores the Dreamcast version's original lighting
-* Mod support
-* Super Sonic in action stages
-* Additional Twinkle Park circuits
-* Extra downloadable content from the Dreamcast version
-* Playable Game Gear titles
-{{--}} Known issues caused by latest version of BetterSADX:
-* By default, HUD does not scale to higher resolutions. Enabling HUD scaling does not affect all 2D elements, such as notably menus and Game Gear titles.<ref name="BetterSADXFAQ">[https://steamcommunity.com/groups/BetterSADX/discussions/0/412449508279630163/ Frequently Asked Questions &#91;FAQ&#93; :: BetterSADX]</ref>
-* Boss fight during Chaos 0 may freeze rarely on some hardware.{{cn|May 2018}}
-A list of additional recommended mods can be found [https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/fixing-the-pc-version-of-sadx/ here].
 ==Game data==
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 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = hackable
-|widescreen resolution notes= Supports widescreen resolutions, but is pillarboxed to 4:3 aspect ratio. Use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]] to enable true widescreen.
+|widescreen resolution notes= Pillarboxed 4:3. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
 |multimonitor               = false
 |multimonitor notes         =
@@ Line 94: / Line 84: @@
 |ultrawidescreen notes      =
 |4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
 |fov                        = false
 |fov notes                  =
@@ Line 100: / Line 90: @@
 |windowed notes             =
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]].
+|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].
 |anisotropic                = false
 |anisotropic notes          =
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = [[FXAA]] in-game. Nvidia card owners can force any kind of AA with Nvidia Inspector with AA flag "0x080000C1" as long as they are using a 4:3 resolution (IE: 1200x900 on a 1600x900 monitor). If using [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], AA can be forced via respective GPU manufacturer's control panel.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=299808681 Steam Community :: Guide :: BetterSADX]</ref>
+|antialiasing notes         = [[FXAA]] in-game. Nvidia card owners can force any kind of AA with Nvidia Inspector with AA flag "0x080000C1" as long as they are using a 4:3 resolution (IE: 1200x900 on a 1600x900 monitor). If using [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], AA can be forced via respective GPU manufacturer's control panel.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=299808681 Steam Community :: Guide :: BetterSADX]</ref>
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                = If using [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], you may need to force it on.
+|vsync notes                = If using [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], you may need to force it on.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               = Cutscenes are locked to 30 FPS.
@@ Line 148: / Line 138: @@
 |xinput controllers notes  =
 |xbox prompts              = true
-|xbox prompts notes        = Uses Xbox 360 prompts by default. For Xbox One prompts, use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], disable the included Xbox 360 Prompts mod, then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33766 Xbox One Prompts] mod.
+|xbox prompts notes        = Uses Xbox 360 prompts by default. For Xbox One prompts, use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], disable the included Xbox 360 Prompts mod, then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33766 Xbox One Prompts] mod.
 |impulse triggers          = unknown
 |impulse triggers notes    =
@@ Line 154: / Line 144: @@
 |dualshock 4 notes         = May require [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4 Windows]].
 |dualshock prompts         = hackable
-|dualshock prompts notes   = Use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]] and the install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33764 PlayStation 4 Prompts] mod.
+|dualshock prompts notes   = Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and the install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33764 PlayStation 4 Prompts] mod.
 |light bar support         = unknown
 |light bar support notes   =
@@ Line 164: / Line 154: @@
 |tracked motion prompts notes =
 |other controllers         = hackable
-|other controllers notes   = May require the Input Mod bundled with [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]] for DirectInput controllers.
+|other controllers notes   = May require the Input Mod bundled with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for DirectInput controllers.
 |other button prompts      = Nintendo
-|other button prompts notes= Enable the included HD GUI 2 mod and disable the Xbox 360 Prompts mod to use Dreamcast controller prompts. For Nintendo Switch Pro Controller prompts, use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]] and then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33806 Switch Pro Prompts] mod.
+|other button prompts notes= Enable the included HD GUI 2 mod and disable the Xbox 360 Prompts mod to use Dreamcast controller prompts. For Nintendo Switch Pro Controller prompts, use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33806 Switch Pro Prompts] mod.
 |controller hotplug        = true
 |controller hotplug notes  =

Developers

	Sonic Team
	Sonic Team USA
Publishers
	Sega
Release dates
Windows	September 16, 2014