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===[http://nigelt.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/bpadvcfg-burnout-paradise-advanced-config-tool-v0-4-1-final-version/ Burnout Paradise Advanced Config Tool]===
 
===[http://nigelt.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/bpadvcfg-burnout-paradise-advanced-config-tool-v0-4-1-final-version/ Burnout Paradise Advanced Config Tool]===
 
{{++}} This tool can disable intro videos and music, in addition to make available all game video settings outside of it.
 
{{++}} This tool can disable intro videos and music, in addition to make available all game video settings outside of it.
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===Bonus DLC content===
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
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# Download the required [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/405-burnout-paradise-dlc-content/ files].
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}}In all countries, except North America (see [[#Availability|above]]) Burnout Paradise's DLCs are now abandonware.
 
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{{ii}} See [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31052482&postcount=38 save file modifications] to make your existing save work.
 
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===Vanity Pack===
 
===Vanity Pack===
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This is an extensive mod to bring Big Surf Island to the PC version. It also includes many additional features not standard to the original game.
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{{ii}} Extensive mod (currently in active beta) to bring Big Surf Island to the PC version. It also comes with many additional features  
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{{ii}} Currently in active beta. While fully functional, it is not a finished mod.
 
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{{ii}} This does not unlock pre-existing DLCs.
 
 
{{ii}} May result in a performance decrease in-game to run required background program and render the area.
 
{{ii}} May result in a performance decrease in-game to run required background program and render the area.
 
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#Follow onscreen instructions and use passwords provided when downloading to install.
 
#Follow onscreen instructions and use passwords provided when downloading to install.
 
#Launch the game through the Vanity Pack.
 
#Launch the game through the Vanity Pack.
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===Achieve DLCs===
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{{ii}}In all countries, except North America (see [[#Availability|above]]) Burnout Paradise's DLCs are now abandonware.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Nonetheless it may be possible to trick Amazon|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3225853 100% Legal way to earn the missing DLC - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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# [[Amazon#Purchase games from Amazon.com from any country|Try to buy]] the DLC unlock code through the [http://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Paradise-Bonus-Vehicle-Online/dp/B00CX6G1IE shop]
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# If successful, [https://account.origin.com/cp-ui/redemption/index redeem] it through with your EA/Origin account
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# Use the same account in the game (also work with retail and Steam versions)
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}}
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<big>''OR''</big>
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Step 1a: Automatically patch your save game|ref=<ref>[http://b0nk3rz.net/wordpress/?p=18 B0nk3rZ – Burnout Paradise – Ultimate Box]</ref>}}
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# Download the [http://b0nk3rz.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Burnout-Paradise-Steam-DLC-Unlocker.exe Steam DLC unlocker] (even if you have other versions)
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# Run it and press "Patch Savegame"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Step 1b: Manually patch your save game|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31052482&postcount=38 Unlocking DLC for PC - View Single Post - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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# Open <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|Profile.BurnoutParadiseSave]]</code> with a hex editor
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# Go to '''0001d4a2''' address.
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# Add ''11'' to the following number (''17'' in decimal)
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# Every car should be stored afterwards, starting from: <code>00 00 36 3a 1a 0f e6 a7 ff ff 01 02 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..</code>
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# Look for the last 01 02 instance (that should be followed by some zeros)
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# After exactly 12 bytes (address positions) paste this (''overwrite'')
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content"><code>00 00 51 30 cb 01 66 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 d8 13 92 02 66 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 c0 63 70 ac 03 66 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 40 9d 9b 02 66 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 36 62 56 95 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 80 85 74 56 95 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 f6 a8 08 b4 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 36 a8 19 b9 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 36 b7 c5 53 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 36 32 69 a8 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 c0 17 76 d2 59 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 16 63 90 5c 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 80 10 80 73 8d a7 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 96 c9 e6 a6 6c a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 76 b5 16 13 23 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 7f f2 16 13 23 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 80 99 f8 16 13 23 a5 ff ff 01 02 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00</code></div>
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{{Fixbox/fix|Step 2a: Run a trainer every time you play the game|ref=<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120621163609/http://www.gamerhintz.com/dlccarsunlocker.htm Burnout Paradise DLC Free Unlocker Hack / Crack / MOD - Gamer Hintz (retrieved)]</ref>}}
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* Retail users must use [https://mega.co.nz/#!Yw9DTRhA!aZZxAifjUn77FagJtD9kvF3MdCpK6vgZzxflt9A6Jxs this]
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* Steam users can also either this, or the aforementioned Steam DLC unlocker
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{{Fixbox/fix|Step 2b: Permanently patch the game files}}
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# Download the required [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/download/405-burnout-paradise-dlc-content/ files].
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} A completely clean profile (already patched) is included in this last archive
 
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise\}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise\*.ini}}
 
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise\Save}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Criterion Games\Burnout Paradise\Save\}}
 
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|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  = Bumper cam available
 
|fov notes                  = Bumper cam available
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = Use DxWnd<ref>[http://duncsblog.com/2009/07/22/run-burnout-paradise-other-full-screen-games-in-a-window-windowed-mode/ Run Burnout Paradise (& Other Full Screen Games) In A Window (Windowed Mode) - DuncsBlog]</ref>
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, Server 2008 (R2)
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, Server 2008 (R2)
 
|minCPU  = 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 Windows XP / 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 Windows Vista
 
|minCPU  = 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 Windows XP / 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 Windows Vista
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|recCPU  = 2.4 GHz Celeron Dual Core / Athlon X2 2.4GHz
 
 
|minRAM  =  1 GB (XP) / 1.5 GB (Vista)
 
|minRAM  =  1 GB (XP) / 1.5 GB (Vista)
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|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia 6600
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia 6600
 
|minGPU2  = Radeon X1300
 
|minGPU2  = Radeon X1300
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
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|recCPU  = 2.4 GHz Celeron Dual Core / Athlon X2 2.4GHz
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|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recGPU  = AMD HD6670
 
|recGPU  = AMD HD6670
 
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GT550Ti or equivalent
 
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GT550Ti or equivalent

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Burnout Paradise
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Developers
Criterion Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows February 5, 2009
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Burnout Paradise on Wikipedia
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Key points

The game will use any connected webcam for various online features. There is an option in-game to turn off webcam use.
The retail version of the game is limited to five activations.
Neither the 'Cops and Robbers' game mode and cars, nor the 'Big Surf Island' DLC packs were released for PC.[1]
All other DLC packs are only available to North American players from Amazon.com and Green Man Gaming.

General information

Burnout Wiki
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
Can only be used x times		 Limited to five activations.
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Origin
Origin
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam
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 Can be unlocked on Origin.
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam and Origin users can play together in multiplayer.[2]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Bonus Vehicle Pack Contains the following packs:
  • Time Savers Pack (unlocks all in-game vehicles, their Burning Routes, and gold and platinum paint jobs immediately)
  • Toy Collection (nine smaller versions of in-game vehicles; eight cars and one motorbike)
  • Boost Specials Collection (two cars with unique boosts)
  • Legendary Cars Collection (four cars based on famous cars from pop culture)
Only obtainable from a third-party in either the US and the UK.
Windows
Party Pack Included in-game by default on The Ultimate Box release (the only version released on PC).
Windows
Big Surf Island Never officially released on PC; recreated by modders (see Vanity Pack).
Windows
Cops and Robbers game mode never released on PC; cop cars recreated in mod (see Vanity Pack).
DLC works on both Origin and Steam versions of the game (provided that an Origin account is used in-game).

Essential improvements

External options menu.

Patch

1.1 is the latest PC version.
Download link

Burnout Paradise Advanced Config Tool

This tool can disable intro videos and music, in addition to make available all game video settings outside of it.

Vanity Pack

Extensive mod (currently in active beta) to bring Big Surf Island to the PC version. It also comes with many additional features
May result in a performance decrease in-game to run required background program and render the area.
Instructions

Achieve DLCs

In all countries, except North America (see above) Burnout Paradise's DLCs are now abandonware.
Instructions

OR

Instructions
Instructions

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24740/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24740/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/2).
In-game advanced video settings (2/2).

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Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game advanced gamepad settings.
In-game force feedback settings.

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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
Partial audio
Spanish
Thai

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
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Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues unresolved

No audio

Instructions

Issues fixed

Game crashes on startup

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

How to go Online

Anyone who has played this game knows that the online is completely broken for most. Here is a step by step guide about how to fix it.
Instructions

"The product key you are using is invalid"

Upon attempting to log into an EA/Origin account in order to play the game online, some users encounter the error "The product key you are using is invalid". This occurs if you are using a retail version of the game which you have registered online via Origin/EA Download Manager. The game recognizes that your CD key is already in use (on Origin), and thinks it is invalid.
  • The only solution is to download and reinstall the game via Origin.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, Server 2008 (R2)
Processor (CPU) 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 Windows XP / 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 Windows Vista 2.4 GHz Celeron Dual Core / Athlon X2 2.4GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP) / 1.5 GB (Vista) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia 6600
Radeon X1300
128 MB of VRAM 		AMD HD6670
Nvidia GT550Ti or equivalent
1 GB of VRAM
This is not a very demanding game. It will run well on almost anything you can get these days. For maximum settings at 1920x1080, a little bit above the recommended configuration is going to serve you well.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References