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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter - cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter - cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 1, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 1, 1997}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: X-Wing }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000817082731/http://www.lucasarts.com/static/xvt/xvtframes2.htm | ||
|steam appid = 361690 | |steam appid = 361690 | ||
|gogcom id = 1421404508 | |gogcom id = 1421404508 | ||
| + | |hltb = 9144 | ||
| + | |igdb = star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | ||
| + | |lutris = star-warstm-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 244 |
|wikipedia = Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | |wikipedia = Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | ||
|winehq = 8156 | |winehq = 8156 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{--}} A joystick or controller is required to run the game. |
{{GOG.com links|1421404508|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1421404508|star_wars_xwing_and_tie_fighter_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/361690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_vs_tie_fighter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power-campaigns | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4082-1 | Steam | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_xwing_vs_tie_fighter | DRM-free | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-xwing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power-campaigns | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-xwing-vs-tie-fighter-balance-of-power-campaigns | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | Origin | Included with {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 361690 | Steam | Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | | Windows }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-x-wing-vs-tie-fighter | Origin |Includes the Balance of Power expansion. Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows |}} | |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Balance of Power | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Balance of Power | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1.4, and is available at [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4903/36940/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | |
| − | + | {{++}} This patch is already included in the Balance of Power expansion pack. | |
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://github.com/njz3/vJoy vJoy]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Allows to use mouse and keyboard or modern controllers in game. | ||
| + | {{++}} Bypasses joystick requirement to run the game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config.cfg|{{p|game}}\BalanceOfPower\config2.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.plt|{{p|game}}\BalanceOfPower\*.pl2}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Star Wars X-Wing vs TIE Fighter graphical settings.png|Singleplayer graphics settings (multiplayer settings menu is identical but settings are separate)}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Keyboard doesn't allow piloting craft. | |key remap notes = Keyboard doesn't allow piloting craft. | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = always on |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as [[#vJoy|vJoy]]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Controller only usable in-flight. | |full controller notes = Controller only usable in-flight. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Star Wars X-Wing vs TIE Fighter sound settings.png|Sound settings}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = limited | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). | |lan play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). | + | |online play notes = Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial).<br>The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game installer won't run under 64 bit Windows=== | ===Game installer won't run under 64 bit Windows=== | ||
| − | + | {{--}} The installer is 16-bit and does not work by default on 64-bit systems. | |
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.markusegger.at/Games Markus Egger's installer]; note that each disc and expansion has its own downloads and subpages.|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the installer through [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm WineVDM]|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
| − | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = true | |software mode = true | ||
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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 = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95<br>XP, Vista, 7, 8 (Steam) |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Pentium 90<br>1.8 GHz (Steam) |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = Pentium 100 (LAN/modem play) |
| − | |minHD = 3 MB | + | |minRAM = 16 MB<br>1 GB (Steam) |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 3 MB<br>487 MB (Steam) |
| − | + | |minGPU = PCI graphics card | |
| − | |||
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
|minOGL = | |minOGL = | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 7 |
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
| − | |minaudio = | + | |minaudio = 16-bit sound card |
|mincont = | |mincont = | ||
|minother = | |minother = | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Pentium 133 (Internet play) |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = 79 MB / 180 MB | |recHD = 79 MB / 180 MB | ||
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|recVRAM = | |recVRAM = | ||
|recOGL = | |recOGL = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = 9 |
|recSM = | |recSM = | ||
|recaudio = | |recaudio = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Totally Games | |
| Publishers | |
| LucasArts | |
| Disney Interactive Studios | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 1, 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Wars: X-Wing |
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| Star Wars: X-Wing | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Star Wars | |
| Star Wars: X-Wing | 1993 |
| Star Wars: TIE Fighter | 1994 |
| Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | 1997 |
| Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | 1999 |
General information
- A joystick or controller is required to run the game.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Includes the Balance of Power expansion. | |
|
| Origin | |
Includes the Balance of Power expansion. Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance of Power | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is 1.1.4, and is available at Patches-Scrolls and soggi.org.
- This patch is already included in the Balance of Power expansion pack.
vJoy
- Allows to use mouse and keyboard or modern controllers in game.
- Bypasses joystick requirement to run the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\BalanceOfPower\config2.cfg[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\*.plt[Note 1] <path-to-game>\BalanceOfPower\*.pl2[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/361690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Singleplayer graphics settings (multiplayer settings menu is identical but settings are separate)
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Keyboard doesn't allow piloting craft. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Mouse only usable in menus. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Required to run the game; this can be bypassed with a tool such as vJoy. | |
| Full controller support | Controller only usable in-flight. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Announcements concerning capital ship status don't appear in mission log. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Alt+Tab ↹ is not supported | |
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Italian | Retail only | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). |
||
| Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op campaigns (Rebel and Imperial). The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game installer won't run under 64 bit Windows
- The installer is 16-bit and does not work by default on 64-bit systems.
| Use Markus Egger's installer; note that each disc and expansion has its own downloads and subpages. |
|---|
| Run the installer through WineVDM |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 | |
| Glide | ||
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 XP, Vista, 7, 8 (Steam) | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 90 1.8 GHz (Steam) Pentium 100 (LAN/modem play) |
Pentium 133 (Internet play) |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB 1 GB (Steam) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB 487 MB (Steam) |
79 MB / 180 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | PCI graphics card DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | 16-bit sound card | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/361690/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (361690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.